There are 6 ways to get from Portland, ME to Rensselaer by bus (Amtrak, Greyhound, Flixbus), bus, train, car, plane, bus (Flixbus), or train (Amtrak)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus via Boston
best- Take the bus from Portland, ME to Boston, MA - South Stationbus Portland / ...
- Take the bus from Boston to Albany Bus Terminal, NYbus Greyhound US0270 / ...
6h 15m$46–88Bus (Flixbus)
cheapest- Take the bus from City of Portland to Springfield Union Stationbus FlixBus N2615
- Take the bus from Northampton to Albany Bus Terminal, NYbus FlixBus 2693
7h 51m$41–63Bus, train
- Take the bus from Portland, ME to Boston, MA - South Stationbus Portland / ...
- Take the train from Boston to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Stationtrain Lake Shore Limited
8h 15m$71–163Drive 230.5 mi
- Drive from Portland, ME to Rensselaercar 230.5 mi
5h 25m$43–61Fly
- Fly from Portland (PWM) to Albany County Airport (ALB)plane PWM - ALB
5h 46m$454–1,284Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Portland to Bostontrain Downeaster
- Take the train from Boston to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Stationtrain Lake Shore Limited
8h 56m$83–189
Portland, ME to Rensselaer by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Portland, ME to Rensselaer is to bus which costs $40 - $65 and takes 7h 51m.
The fastest way to get from Portland, ME to Rensselaer is to drive which takes 5h 25m and costs $40 - $65.
No, there is no direct bus from Portland, ME to Rensselaer. However, there are services departing from Portland, ME and arriving at Albany Bus Terminal, NY via Boston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 15m.
No, there is no direct train from Portland, ME to Rensselaer station. However, there are services departing from Portland and arriving at Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station via North Station and Boston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 56m.
The distance between Portland, ME and Rensselaer is 278 miles. The road distance is 231.8 miles.
The best way to get from Portland, ME to Rensselaer without a car is to bus via Boston which takes 6h 15m and costs $45 - $90.
It takes approximately 6h 15m to get from Portland, ME to Rensselaer, including transfers.
Portland, ME to Rensselaer bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from City of Portland station.
Portland, ME to Rensselaer train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Portland station.
The best way to get from Portland, ME to Rensselaer is to bus via Boston which takes 6h 15m and costs $45 - $90. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $450 - $1,300 and takes 5h 46m, you could also train, which costs $80 - $190 and takes 8h 56m.
What companies run services between Portland, ME, USA and Rensselaer, NY, USA?
You can take a bus from Portland, ME to Albany Bus Terminal, NY via Boston, MA - South Station and Boston in around 6h 15m. Alternatively, Southwest Airlines, American Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Portland (PWM) to Albany County Airport (ALB) hourly.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Portland to Albany County Airport via Philadelphia
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 44m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–750
Flights from Portland to Albany County Airport via Reagan Washington
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–850
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Boston to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–120
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Portland to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 32m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $29–70
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Boston to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 13m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–120
- 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
- $23–35
- 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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Booking & Getting There
Portland, ME to Rensselaer bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Springfield Union Station.
Portland, ME to Rensselaer train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Boston station.
Yes, the driving distance between Portland, ME to Rensselaer is 232 miles. It takes approximately 5h 25m to drive from Portland, ME to Rensselaer.
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