There are 4 ways to get from Portland to Williston by plane, bus (Amtrak, Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from Portland (PWM) to Burlington International Airport (BTV)plane PWM - BTV
4h 8m$611–1,159Drive 185.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Portland to Willistoncar 185.2 mi
4h 36m$34–49Bus
- Take the bus from Portland, ME to Boston, MA - South Stationbus Portland / ...
- Take the bus from Boston to Burlington Downtown Transit Ctrbus Greyhound US0260
7h 20m$67–128Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Portland to Bostontrain
- Take the train from Boston to Springfieldtrain
- Take the train from Springfield to Essex Junction-Burlington Amtrak Stationtrain
12h 19m$144–306
Portland (PWM) to Burlington International Airport (BTV) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Portland to Williston is to drive which costs $30 - $50 and takes 4h 36m.
The fastest way to get from Portland to Williston is to fly which takes 4h 8m and costs $600 - $1,200.
No, there is no direct bus from Portland to Williston. However, there are services departing from Portland, ME and arriving at Burlington Downtown Transit Ctr via Boston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 20m.
No, there is no direct train from Portland to Williston station. However, there are services departing from Portland and arriving at Essex Junction-Burlington Amtrak Station via North Station, Boston and Springfield. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 19m.
The distance between Portland and Williston is 159 miles. The road distance is 186.3 miles.
The best way to get from Portland to Williston without a car is to bus which takes 7h 20m and costs $65 - $130.
It takes approximately 4h 8m to get from Portland to Williston, including transfers.
Portland to Williston bus services, operated by Concord Coach Lines, depart from Portland, ME station.
Portland to Williston train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Portland station.
The best way to get from Portland to Williston is to fly which takes 4h 8m and costs $600 - $1,200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $65 - $130 and takes 7h 20m, you could also train, which costs $140 - $310 and takes 12h 19m.
What companies run services between Portland, ME, USA and Williston, VT, USA?
United Airlines, American Airlines, and Delta fly from Portland (PWM) to Burlington International Airport (BTV) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Portland, ME to Williston via Boston, MA - South Station, Boston, and Burlington Downtown Transit Ctr in around 7h 20m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Portland to Burlington International Airport via Reagan Washington
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 57m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–700
Flights from Portland to Burlington International Airport via Philadelphia
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–650
Flights from Portland to Burlington International Airport via New York La Guardia
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 13m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- $100–600
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Portland to Burlington International Airport via New York La Guardia
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–600
Flights from Portland to Burlington International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 34m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–800
Flights from Portland to Burlington International Airport via New York JFK
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–600
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Portland to Burlington International Airport via Newark
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–600
Flights from Portland to Burlington International Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $140–700
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 Boston to Springfield
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 24m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–65
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Springfield to Essex Junction-Burlington Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 3m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $65–150
- 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
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Boston to Burlington Downtown Transit Ctr
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $30–65
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Boston to Burlington Downtown Transit Ctr
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–60
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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More Questions & Answers
Portland to Williston bus services, operated by Concord Coach Lines, arrive at Boston, MA - South Station.
Portland to Williston train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Boston station.
Yes, the driving distance between Portland to Williston is 186 miles. It takes approximately 4h 36m to drive from Portland to Williston.
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