There are 4 ways to get from Portland to Worcester by bus (Amtrak, Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Flixbus, Greyhound)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Portland, ME to Boston, MA - South Stationbus Portland / ...
- Take the bus from Boston to Worcesterbus Ppb 6713 / ...
3h 34m$27–67Bus via City of Portland
cheapest- Take the bus from City of Portland to Bostonbus FlixBus N2615
- Take the bus from Boston to Worcesterbus Ppb 6713 / ...
3h 35m$22–55Train
- Take the train from Portland to Bostontrain Downeaster
- Take the train from Lansdowne to Worcestertrain Framingham/Worcester Line
5h 11m$47–93Drive 136.5 mi
- Drive from Portland to Worcestercar 136.5 mi
2h 22m$25–36
Portland to Worcester by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Portland to Worcester is to bus via City of Portland which costs $22 - $55 and takes 3h 35m.
The fastest way to get from Portland to Worcester is to drive which takes 2h 22m and costs $24 - $40.
No, there is no direct bus from Portland to Worcester. However, there are services departing from Portland, ME and arriving at Worcester via Boston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 34m.
No, there is no direct train from Portland to Worcester. However, there are services departing from Portland and arriving at Worcester via North Station and Lansdowne. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 11m.
The distance between Portland and Worcester is 150 miles. The road distance is 137.3 miles.
The best way to get from Portland to Worcester without a car is to bus which takes 3h 34m and costs $27 - $70.
It takes approximately 3h 34m to get from Portland to Worcester, including transfers.
Portland to Worcester bus services, operated by Concord Coach Lines, depart from Portland, ME station.
Portland to Worcester train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Portland station.
The best way to get from Portland to Worcester is to bus which takes 3h 34m and costs $27 - $70. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $45 - $95 and takes 5h 11m.
What companies run services between Portland, ME, USA and Worcester, MA, USA?
You can take a bus from Portland, ME to Worcester via Boston, MA - South Station and Boston in around 3h 34m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Portland to Worcester via Boston, North Station, Kenmore, and Lansdowne in around 5h 11m.
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 Lansdowne to Worcester
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $7–14
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $7–14
- 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
- 1-800-343-9999
- Website
- Peter Pan
Bus from Boston to Worcester
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $9–24
- Website
- Peter Pan
Bus from Boston to Worcester
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $9–24
- Website
- Peter Pan
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Boston to Worcester
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $6–13
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from City of Portland to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $16–35
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Boston to Worcester
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $6–13
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Boston to Worcester
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $6–12
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from City of Portland to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 1m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $17–29
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Boston to Worcester
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $6–12
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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More Questions & Answers
Portland to Worcester bus services, operated by Concord Coach Lines, arrive at Boston, MA - South Station.
Portland to Worcester train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Boston station.
Yes, the driving distance between Portland to Worcester is 137 miles. It takes approximately 2h 22m to drive from Portland to Worcester.
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