There are 4 ways to get from Rochester to Maine by bus, train, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Line 12 bus, train
best- Take the bus from South Main St. to Dover Transportation Centerbus 12
- Take the train from Dover to Portlandtrain Downeaster
2h 56m$18–40Drive 49.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Rochester to Portlandcar 49.4 mi
1h 6m$9–13Line 12 bus, line 13 bus, bus
- Take the bus from South Main St. to Dover Transportation Centerbus 12
- Take the bus from Dover Transportation Center to Hanover Stationbus 13
- Take the bus from Portsmouth Bus Stop to City of Portlandbus
4h 3m$12–22Taxi
- Take the taxi from Rochester to Portlandtaxi 49.4 mi
1h 6m$300–370
Rochester to Maine by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Rochester to Maine is to drive which costs $9 - $13 and takes 1h 6m.
The fastest way to get from Rochester to Maine is to drive which takes 1h 6m and costs $9 - $13.
No, there is no direct bus from Rochester to Maine. However, there are services departing from South Main St. and arriving at Congress St + Center St via Dover Transportation Center, Portsmouth Bus Stop and Congress St + Maine Med. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 3m.
The distance between Rochester and Maine is 60 miles. The road distance is 49.7 miles.
The best way to get from Rochester to Maine without a car is to line 12 bus and train which takes 2h 56m and costs $18 - $45.
It takes approximately 2h 56m to get from Rochester to Maine, including transfers.
Rochester to Maine bus services, operated by COAST Bus, depart from South Main St. station.
Rochester to Maine bus services, operated by COAST Bus, arrive at Dover Transportation Center station.
Yes, the driving distance between Rochester to Maine is 50 miles. It takes approximately 1h 6m to drive from Rochester to Maine.
There are 449+ hotels available in Maine.
What companies run services between Rochester, NH, USA and Maine, USA?
You can take a bus from South Main St. to Congress St + Center St via Dover Transportation Center, Hanover Station, Portsmouth Bus Stop, and Congress St + Maine Med in around 4h 3m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Dover to Portland
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $15–35
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 603-743-5777
- Website
- coastbus.org
Bus from South Main St. to Dover Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $2
- Schedules at
- coastbus.org
Bus from South Main St. to Dover Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $2
- Schedules at
- coastbus.org
Bus from Dover Transportation Center to Hanover Station
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $2
- Schedules at
- coastbus.org
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Portsmouth Bus Stop to City of Portland
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $8–14
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Portsmouth Bus Stop to City of Portland
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $7–15
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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