There are 5 ways to get from Providence to Portland by bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), train (Amtrak), car, plane, train, or bus
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 Providence to Bostonbus Greyhound US0230
- Take the bus from Boston, MA - South Station to Portland, MEbus Logan Airport / ...
3h 13m$29–57Drive 150.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Providence to Portlandcar 150.3 mi
2h 58m$27–39Train
- Take the train from Providence to Bostontrain Northeast Regional
- Take the train from Boston to Portlandtrain Downeaster
4h 22m$71–659Fly
- Fly from Theodore Francis Green State Airport (PVD) to Portland (PWM)plane PVD - PWM
5h 20m$77–427Train, bus
- Take the train from Providence to South Stationtrain Providence/Stoughton Line
- Take the bus from Boston, MA - South Station to Portland, MEbus Logan Airport / ...
3h 28m$29–602
Providence to Portland by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Providence to Portland is to drive which costs $26 - $40 and takes 2h 58m.
The fastest way to get from Providence to Portland is to drive which takes 2h 58m and costs $26 - $40.
No, there is no direct bus from Providence to Portland. However, there are services departing from Providence and arriving at Portland, ME via Boston, MA - South Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 13m.
No, there is no direct train from Providence to Portland. However, there are services departing from Providence and arriving at Portland via Back Bay and Boston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 22m.
The distance between Providence and Portland is 151 miles. The road distance is 151.1 miles.
The best way to get from Providence to Portland without a car is to bus which takes 3h 13m and costs $29 - $60.
It takes approximately 3h 13m to get from Providence to Portland, including transfers.
Providence to Portland bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Providence station.
Providence to Portland train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Providence station.
The best way to get from Providence to Portland is to bus which takes 3h 13m and costs $29 - $60. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $70 - $700 and takes 4h 22m, you could also fly, which costs $75 - $430 and takes 5h 20m.
What companies run services between Providence, RI, USA and Portland, ME, USA?
You can take a bus from Providence to Portland, ME via Boston and Boston, MA - South Station in around 3h 13m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Providence to Portland via Boston, Back Bay, North Station, and Boston in around 4h 22m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Theodore Francis Green State Airport to Portland via Philadelphia
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–420
Flights from Theodore Francis Green State Airport to Portland via Reagan Washington
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–460
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Theodore Francis Green State Airport to Portland via Baltimore
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 17m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, Sunday, Tuesday, and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $85–450
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Theodore Francis Green State Airport to Portland via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- When
- Wednesday, Thursday, Monday, Tuesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $90–470
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Providence to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $23–40
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Boston to Portland
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $60–100
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Providence to South Station
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $24–40
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Providence to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $7–14
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $7–14
Train from Providence to South Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $8–14
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $8–14
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Providence to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $9–600
- Schedules at
- Amtrak Acela
- Website
- Amtrak
- Business Class
- $9–440
- First Class
- $100–600
Train from Providence to South Station
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $10–600
- Schedules at
- Amtrak Acela
- Website
- Amtrak
- Business Class
- $10–450
- First Class
- $110–600
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Providence to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $8–13
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 800 639 3317
- [email protected]
- Website
- Concord Coach Lines
Bus from Boston, MA - South Station to Portland, ME
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $23–35
- Website
- Concord Coach Lines
Bus from Boston, MA - South Station to Portland, ME
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $23–35
- Website
- Concord Coach Lines
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Thruway
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Boston, MA - South Station to Portland, ME
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $21–45
- Website
- Amtrak
- Adult
- $21–45
Bus from Boston, MA - South Station to Portland, ME
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $21–45
- Website
- Amtrak
- Adult
- $21–45
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Booking & Getting There
Providence to Portland bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Boston station.
Providence to Portland train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Boston station.
Yes, the driving distance between Providence to Portland is 151 miles. It takes approximately 2h 58m to drive from Providence to Portland.
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