There are 5 ways to get from Portland to Somerset by bus, train, train (Amtrak), car, bus (Amtrak), or bus (Flixbus, Greyhound)
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Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Portland, ME to Boston, MA - South Stationbus Portland / ...
- Take the train from South Station to Fall River Depottrain Fall River/New Bedford Line
5h 15m$33–62Drive 151.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Portland to Somersetcar 151.6 mi
2h 55m$28–40Train
- Take the train from Portland to Bostontrain Downeaster
- Take the train from South Station to Fall River Depottrain Fall River/New Bedford Line
6h 8m$50–96Bus
- Take the bus from Portland, ME to Boston, MA - South Stationbus Portland / ...
- Take the bus from Boston South Station to Fall Riverbus Boston Airport
5h 28m$38–85Bus via Four Winds
- Take the bus from City of Portland to Bostonbus FlixBus N2615
- Take the bus from Boston to Fall Riverbus Bz 0109 / ...
5h 35m$32–67
Portland to Somerset by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Portland to Somerset is to drive which costs $27 - $40 and takes 2h 55m.
The fastest way to get from Portland to Somerset is to drive which takes 2h 55m and costs $27 - $40.
No, there is no direct bus from Portland to Somerset. However, there are services departing from Portland, ME and arriving at N Main St Shopping Plaza via Boston South Station and SRTA Fall River Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 28m.
No, there is no direct train from Portland to Somerset. However, there are services departing from Portland and arriving at Fall River Depot via North Station and South Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 8m.
The distance between Portland and Somerset is 167 miles. The road distance is 152.5 miles.
The best way to get from Portland to Somerset without a car is to bus and train which takes 5h 15m and costs $30 - $65.
It takes approximately 5h 15m to get from Portland to Somerset, including transfers.
Portland to Somerset bus services, operated by Concord Coach Lines, depart from Portland, ME station.
Portland to Somerset train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Portland station.
The best way to get from Portland to Somerset is to train which takes 6h 8m and costs $50 - $100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $35 - $90 and takes 5h 28m.
What companies run services between Portland, ME, USA and Somerset, MA, USA?
You can take a train from Portland to N Main St Shopping Plaza via Boston, North Station, Downtown Crossing, South Station, Fall River Depot, and N Main St and Lincoln Ave in around 6h 8m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Portland, ME to N Main St Shopping Plaza via Boston, MA - South Station, Boston South Station, Fall River, and SRTA Fall River Terminal in around 5h 28m.
Train from South Station to Fall River Depot
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $10–17
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $10–17
Train from South Station to Fall River Depot
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $10–17
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $10–17
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Portland to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 32m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $35–75
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 800 639 3317
- [email protected]
- Website
- Concord Coach Lines
Bus from Portland, ME to Boston, MA - South Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $23–30
- Website
- Concord Coach Lines
Bus from Portland, ME to Boston, MA - South Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $23–30
- Website
- Concord Coach Lines
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Thruway
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Portland, ME to Boston, MA - South Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $21–45
- Website
- Amtrak
- Adult
- $21–45
Bus from Portland, ME to Boston, MA - South Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $21–45
- Website
- Amtrak
- Adult
- $21–45
- Phone
- 1-800-343-9999
- Website
- Peter Pan
Bus from Boston South Station to Fall River
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 53m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $15–40
- Website
- Peter Pan
Bus from Boston to Fall River
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $14–35
- Website
- Peter Pan
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from City of Portland to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 1m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $16–27
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from City of Portland to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $16–35
- Website
- Greyhound
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More Questions & Answers
Portland to Somerset bus services, operated by Concord Coach Lines, arrive at Boston, MA - South Station.
Portland to Somerset train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Boston station.
Yes, the driving distance between Portland to Somerset is 153 miles. It takes approximately 2h 55m to drive from Portland to Somerset.
There are 148+ hotels available in Somerset.




















