What is the cheapest way to get from Rhode Island to Portland?

The cheapest way to get from Rhode Island to Portland is to drive which costs $25 - $40 and takes 2h 58m.

What is the fastest way to get from Rhode Island to Portland?

The fastest way to get from Rhode Island to Portland is to drive which takes 2h 58m and costs $25 - $40.

Is there a direct bus between Rhode Island and Portland?

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 33m.

Is there a direct train between Rhode Island and Portland?

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 52m.

How far is it from Rhode Island to Portland?

The distance between Rhode Island and Portland is 150 miles. The road distance is 151.1 miles.

How do I travel from Rhode Island to Portland without a car?

The best way to get from Rhode Island to Portland without a car is to train and bus which takes 3h 28m and costs $29 - $600.

How long does it take to get from Rhode Island to Portland?

It takes approximately 3h 28m to get from Rhode Island to Portland, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Rhode Island to Portland bus from?

Rhode Island to Portland bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, depart from Providence station.

Where do I catch the Rhode Island to Portland train from?

Rhode Island to Portland train services, operated by MBTA, depart from Providence station.

Train or bus from Rhode Island to Portland?

The best way to get from Rhode Island to Portland is to train which takes 4h 52m and costs $70 - $700. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $30 - $65 and takes 3h 33m.

Where does the Rhode Island to Portland bus arrive?

Rhode Island to Portland bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, arrive at Boston station.

Where does the Rhode Island to Portland train arrive?

Rhode Island to Portland train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Back Bay station.

Can I drive from Rhode Island to Portland?

Yes, the driving distance between Rhode Island to Portland is 151 miles. It takes approximately 2h 58m to drive from Rhode Island to Portland.

How do I get a train ticket from Rhode Island to Portland?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Rhode Island to Portland?

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Rhode Island to Portland - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 5 ways to get from Rhode Island to Portland by train, bus, train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Amtrak)

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Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Providence to South Stationtrain Providence/Stoughton Line
2. Take the bus from Boston, MA - South Station to Portland, MEbus Logan Airport / ...
3h 28m
$29–602
Train, bus via City of Portland
cheapest
1. Take the train from Providence to South Stationtrain Providence/Stoughton Line
2. Take the bus from Boston to City of Portlandbus FlixBus N2615
4h 15m
$25–586
Train
1. Take the train from Providence to Back Baytrain Providence/Stoughton Line
2. Take the train from Boston to Portlandtrain Downeaster
4h 52m
$71–659
Drive 150.3 mi
1. Drive from Providence to Portlandcar 150.3 mi
2h 58m
$26–38
Bus
1. Take the bus from Providence to Bostonbus Bz 0132
2. Take the bus from Boston, MA - South Station to Portland, MEbus Logan Airport / ...
3h 33m
$30–61

Rhode Island to Portland by train and bus

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Distance: 148.9 mi
Duration: 3h 28m

What companies run services between Rhode Island, USA and Portland, ME, USA?

You can take a train from Providence to Portland via Back Bay, Back Bay, North Station, and Boston in around 4h 52m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Providence to Portland, ME via Boston and Boston, MA - South Station in around 3h 33m.

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