There are 3 ways to get from Portland, ME to Worcester by bus (Amtrak, Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Portland, ME to Boston, MA - South Stationbus Portland / ...
- Take the bus from Boston to Worcesterbus Ppb 6713 / ...
3h 35m$27–66Drive 134.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Portland, ME to Worcestercar 134.9 mi
2h 20m$25–36Train
- Take the train from Portland to Bostontrain Downeaster
- Take the train from Lansdowne to Worcestertrain Framingham/Worcester Line
5h 3m$48–92
Portland, ME to Worcester by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Portland, ME to Worcester is to drive which costs $24 - $40 and takes 2h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Portland, ME to Worcester is to drive which takes 2h 20m and costs $24 - $40.
No, there is no direct bus from Portland, ME to Worcester. However, there are services departing from Portland, ME and arriving at Worcester via Boston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 35m.
No, there is no direct train from Portland, ME 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 3m.
The distance between Portland, ME and Worcester is 150 miles. The road distance is 135.6 miles.
The best way to get from Portland, ME to Worcester without a car is to bus which takes 3h 35m and costs $27 - $70.
It takes approximately 3h 35m to get from Portland, ME to Worcester, including transfers.
Portland, ME to Worcester bus services, operated by Concord Coach Lines, depart from Portland, ME station.
Portland, ME to Worcester train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Portland station.
The best way to get from Portland, ME to Worcester is to bus which takes 3h 35m and costs $27 - $70. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $45 - $95 and takes 5h 3m.
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 35m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Portland to Worcester via Boston, North Station, Kenmore, and Lansdowne in around 5h 3m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Portland to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 32m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $35–80
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1-617-222-3200
- Website
- mbta.com
Train from Lansdowne to Worcester
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $7–14
- Website
- https://www.mbta.com
- Website
- https://www.mbta.com/guides/world-cup-guide
- Adult
- $7–14
- Phone
- +1 800 639 3317
- [email protected]
- Website
- concordcoachlines.com
Bus from Portland, ME to Boston, MA - South Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $23–30
- Website
- https://concordcoachlines.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Thruway
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Portland, ME to Boston, MA - South Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $21–45
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Adult
- $21–45
- Phone
- 1-800-343-9999
- Website
- peterpanbus.com
Bus from Boston to Worcester
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $9–23
- Website
- https://peterpanbus.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Boston to Worcester
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $6–13
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Boston to Worcester
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Schedules at
- greyhound.com
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Boston to Worcester
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $7–12
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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More Questions & Answers
Portland, ME to Worcester bus services, operated by Concord Coach Lines, arrive at Boston, MA - South Station.
Portland, ME to Worcester train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Boston station.
Yes, the driving distance between Portland, ME to Worcester is 136 miles. It takes approximately 2h 20m to drive from Portland, ME to Worcester.
There are 81+ hotels available in Worcester.