There are 4 ways to get from Portland to Stow by bus (Amtrak), train (Amtrak), car, bus, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Portland, ME to Boston, MA - South Stationbus Portland / ...
3h 11m$82–123Drive 115.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Portland to Stowcar 115.8 mi
2h 8m$22–31Train
- Take the train from Portland to Bostontrain Downeaster
- Take the train from North Station to South Actontrain Fitchburg Line
4h 12m$53–103Bus, train
- Take the bus from City of Portland to Bostonbus FlixBus N2615
- Take the train from Porter to South Actontrain Fitchburg Line
3h 51m$36–61
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Portland to Stow is to drive which costs $21 - $35 and takes 2h 8m.
The fastest way to get from Portland to Stow is to drive which takes 2h 8m and costs $21 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from Portland to Stow. However, there are services departing from Portland, ME and arriving at Washington St @ Bacon St via Federal St @ Franklin St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 11m.
No, there is no direct train from Portland to Stow. However, there are services departing from Portland and arriving at South Acton via North Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 12m.
The distance between Portland and Stow is 133 miles. The road distance is 116.5 miles.
The best way to get from Portland to Stow without a car is to bus which takes 3h 11m and costs $80 - $130.
It takes approximately 3h 11m to get from Portland to Stow, including transfers.
Portland to Stow bus services, operated by Concord Coach Lines, depart from Portland, ME station.
Portland to Stow train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Portland station.
The best way to get from Portland to Stow is to bus which takes 3h 11m and costs $80 - $130. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $50 - $110 and takes 4h 12m.
What companies run services between Portland, ME, USA and Stow, MA, USA?
Concord Coach Lines operates a bus from Portland, ME to Boston, MA - South Station hourly. Tickets cost $23–30 and the journey takes 1h 55m. Amtrak Thruway also services this route hourly. Alternatively, you can take a train from Portland to Stow via Boston, North Station, and South Acton in around 4h 12m.
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
- $35–80
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from North Station to South Acton
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $4–11
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $4–11
Train from Porter to South Acton
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $4–10
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $4–10
- 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
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
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from City of Portland to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 1m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $16–28
- 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
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $16–35
- Website
- Greyhound
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More Questions & Answers
Portland to Stow bus services, operated by Concord Coach Lines, arrive at Boston, MA - South Station.
Portland to Stow train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Boston station.
Yes, the driving distance between Portland to Stow is 116 miles. It takes approximately 2h 8m to drive from Portland to Stow.
There are 118+ hotels available in Stow.