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How to get fromPortland to Townshendby bus (Amtrak, Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, bus, train, or bus (Amtrak)

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There are 5 ways to get from Portland to Townshend by bus (Amtrak, Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, bus, train, or bus (Amtrak)

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  1. Bus via Springfield

    best
    1. Take the bus from Portland, ME to Boston, MA - South Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Boston to Springfield Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Springfield Union Station to Brattleborobus bus
    7h 8m
    $92–146

  2. Drive 168 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Portland to Townshendcar car 168 mi
    3h 56m
    $31–45

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Portland to Bostontrain train
    2. Take the train from Boston to Springfieldtrain train
    3. Take the train from Springfield to Bellows Falls Amtrak Stationtrain train
    9h 52m
    $207–344

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from City of Portland to Springfield Union Stationbus bus FlixBus N2615
    2. Take the train from Springfield to Bellows Falls Amtrak Stationtrain train Vermonter
    7h 50m
    $169–253

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Portland, ME to Boston, MA - South Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Boston South Buses to Dartmouth Collegebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Webster Hall to I-91 Exit 6 Park & Ridebus bus 71
    8h 24m
    $176–243

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  • Distance: 269.8 mi
  • Duration: 7h 8m

What companies run services between Portland, ME, USA and Townshend, VT, USA?

You can take a bus from Portland, ME to Townshend via Boston, MA - South Station, Boston, Springfield Union Station, and Brattleboro in around 7h 8m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Portland to Townshend via Boston, North Station, Back Bay, Boston, Springfield, and Bellows Falls Amtrak Station in around 9h 52m.

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