There are 4 ways to get from Portland to Wellesley by bus, train, train (Amtrak), or car
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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 Wellesley Squaretrain Framingham/Worcester Line
3h 17m$23–52Bus, train via City of Portland
cheapest- Take the bus from City of Portland to Bostonbus FlixBus N2615
- Take the train from South Station to Wellesley Squaretrain Framingham/Worcester Line
3h 18m$18–35Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Portland to Bostontrain Downeaster
3h 59m$33–77Drive 117.3 mi
- Drive from Portland to Wellesleycar 117.3 mi
2h 18m$22–31
Portland to Wellesley by bus and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Portland to Wellesley is to drive which costs $21 - $35 and takes 2h 18m.
The fastest way to get from Portland to Wellesley is to drive which takes 2h 18m and costs $21 - $35.
No, there is no direct train from Portland to Wellesley. However, there are services departing from Portland and arriving at Wellesley Square via North Station and Back Bay. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 59m.
The distance between Portland and Wellesley is 121 miles. The road distance is 118 miles.
The best way to get from Portland to Wellesley without a car is to bus and train which takes 3h 17m and costs $23 - $55.
It takes approximately 3h 17m to get from Portland to Wellesley, including transfers.
Portland to Wellesley train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Portland station.
Portland to Wellesley train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Boston station.
Yes, the driving distance between Portland to Wellesley is 118 miles. It takes approximately 2h 18m to drive from Portland to Wellesley.
There are 1570+ hotels available in Wellesley.
What companies run services between Portland, ME, USA and Wellesley, MA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Portland to Boston every 4 hours. Tickets cost $28–70 and the journey takes 2h 32m.
Train from South Station to Wellesley Square
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–9
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $2–9
Train from South Station to Wellesley Square
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–9
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $2–9
- 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
- $23–35
- Website
- Concord Coach Lines
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