There are 4 ways to get from Portland to Waltham by train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak), car, or bus (Flixbus, Greyhound)
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Portland to Bostontrain Downeaster
3h 41m$39–84Bus, line 505 bus via City of Portland
cheapest- Take the bus from City of Portland to Bostonbus FlixBus N2615
- Take the bus from Federal St @ Franklin St to Elm St @ Main Stbus 505
3h 56m$18–36Bus, line 505 bus
- Take the bus from Portland, ME to Boston, MA - South Stationbus Portland / ...
- Take the bus from Federal St @ Franklin St to Moody St @ Carter Stbus 505
3h 43m$22–48Drive 110.9 mi
- Drive from Portland to Walthamcar 110.9 mi
2h 7m$21–30
Portland to Waltham by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Portland to Waltham is to drive which costs $20 - $30 and takes 2h 7m.
The fastest way to get from Portland to Waltham is to drive which takes 2h 7m and costs $20 - $30.
No, there is no direct bus from Portland to Waltham. However, there are services departing from Portland, ME and arriving at Moody St @ Carter St via Federal St @ Franklin St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 43m.
No, there is no direct train from Portland to Waltham. However, there are services departing from Portland and arriving at Waltham via North Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 41m.
The distance between Portland and Waltham is 126 miles. The road distance is 111.5 miles.
The best way to get from Portland to Waltham without a car is to train which takes 3h 41m and costs $35 - $85.
It takes approximately 3h 41m to get from Portland to Waltham, including transfers.
Portland to Waltham bus services, operated by Concord Coach Lines, depart from Portland, ME station.
Portland to Waltham train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Portland station.
The best way to get from Portland to Waltham is to train which takes 3h 41m and costs $35 - $85. Alternatively, you can bus and line 505 bus, which costs $22 - $50 and takes 3h 43m.
What companies run services between Portland, ME, USA and Waltham, MA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Portland to Boston every 4 hours. Tickets cost $35–80 and the journey takes 2h 32m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Portland, ME to Moody St @ Carter St via Boston, MA - South Station and Federal St @ Franklin St in around 3h 43m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Portland to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 32m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $35–80
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 800 639 3317
- [email protected]
- Website
- concordcoachlines.com
Bus from Portland, ME to Boston, MA - South Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $23–30
- Website
- https://concordcoachlines.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Thruway
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Portland, ME to Boston, MA - South Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $21–45
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Adult
- $21–45
- Phone
- +1-617-222-3200
- Website
- mbta.com
Bus from Federal St @ Franklin St to Moody St @ Carter St
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $1–5
- Website
- https://www.mbta.com
- Website
- https://www.mbta.com/guides/world-cup-guide
Bus from Federal St @ Franklin St to Elm St @ Main St
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $1–5
- Website
- https://www.mbta.com
- Website
- https://www.mbta.com/guides/world-cup-guide
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from City of Portland to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 1m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $17–30
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from City of Portland to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $16–35
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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More Questions & Answers
Portland to Waltham bus services, operated by Concord Coach Lines, arrive at Boston, MA - South Station.
Portland to Waltham train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Boston station.
Yes, the driving distance between Portland to Waltham is 112 miles. It takes approximately 2h 7m to drive from Portland to Waltham.
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