There are 4 ways to get from Rhode Island to Portland by bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), train (Amtrak), car, 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$26–38Train
- Take the train from Providence to Back Baytrain Providence/Stoughton Line
- Take the train from Boston to Portlandtrain Downeaster
4h 51m$71–659Train, 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
Rhode Island to Portland by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Rhode Island to Portland is to drive which costs $25 - $40 and takes 2h 58m.
The fastest way to get from Rhode Island to Portland is to drive which takes 2h 58m and costs $25 - $40.
No, there is no direct bus from Rhode Island 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 Rhode Island 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 51m.
The distance between Rhode Island and Portland is 151 miles. The road distance is 151.1 miles.
The best way to get from Rhode Island to Portland without a car is to bus which takes 3h 13m and costs $29 - $60.
It takes approximately 3h 13m to get from Rhode Island to Portland, including transfers.
Rhode Island to Portland bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Providence station.
Rhode Island to Portland train services, operated by MBTA, depart from Providence station.
The best way to get from Rhode Island to Portland is to bus which takes 3h 13m and costs $29 - $60. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $70 - $700 and takes 4h 51m.
What companies run services between Rhode Island, 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 Back Bay, Back Bay, North Station, and Boston in around 4h 51m.
Train from Providence to Back Bay
- 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
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Providence to Back Bay
- 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
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Providence to Back Bay
- Ave. Duration
- 43 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
- 47 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
- Twice 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
Rhode Island to Portland bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Boston station.
Rhode Island to Portland train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Back Bay station.
Yes, the driving distance between Rhode Island to Portland is 151 miles. It takes approximately 2h 58m to drive from Rhode Island to Portland.
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