There are 4 ways to get from Portland to Watertown by bus (Amtrak), train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Flixbus, Greyhound)
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Bus via Harvard
best- Take the bus from Portland, ME to Boston, MA - South Stationbus Portland / ...
2h 37m$25–51Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from City of Portland to Bostonbus FlixBus N2615
3h 2m$17–36Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Portland to Bostontrain Downeaster
3h 37m$40–83Drive 109.1 mi
- Drive from Portland to Watertowncar 109.1 mi
2h 6m$20–29
Portland to Watertown by bus and subway
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Portland to Watertown is to bus which costs $17 - $40 and takes 3h 2m.
The fastest way to get from Portland to Watertown is to drive which takes 2h 6m and costs $19 - $29.
No, there is no direct bus from Portland to Watertown. However, there are services departing from Portland, ME and arriving at Mt Auburn St @ Marshall St via Harvard. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 37m.
No, there is no direct train from Portland to Watertown. However, there are services departing from Portland and arriving at Kenmore via North Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 37m.
The distance between Portland and Watertown is 114 miles. The road distance is 109.8 miles.
The best way to get from Portland to Watertown without a car is to bus via Harvard which takes 2h 37m and costs $25 - $55.
It takes approximately 2h 37m to get from Portland to Watertown, including transfers.
Portland to Watertown bus services, operated by Concord Coach Lines, depart from Portland, ME station.
Portland to Watertown train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Portland station.
The best way to get from Portland to Watertown is to bus via Harvard which takes 2h 37m and costs $25 - $55. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $35 - $85 and takes 3h 37m.
What companies run services between Portland, ME, USA and Watertown, 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, Amtrak operates a train from Portland to Boston every 4 hours. Tickets cost $35–75 and the journey takes 2h 32m.
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
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
- 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 Watertown bus services, operated by Concord Coach Lines, arrive at Boston, MA - South Station.
Portland to Watertown train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Boston station.
Yes, the driving distance between Portland to Watertown is 110 miles. It takes approximately 2h 6m to drive from Portland to Watertown.
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