There are 3 ways to get from Rockland to South Portland by bus (Amtrak), car, bus, or train
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Maine State Ferry Terminal - Rockland to Portland Transportation Centerbus Midcoast Maine to Boston
3h 9m$21–51Drive 81.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Rockland to South Portlandcar 81.2 mi
1h 45m$15–22Amtrak Thruway, train
- Take the bus from Maine State Ferry Terminal - Rockland to Brunswick, MEbus Bangor
- Take the train from Brunswick Amtrak Station to Portlandtrain Downeaster
4h 2m$24–69
Rockland to South Portland by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Rockland to South Portland is to drive which costs $14 - $22 and takes 1h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Rockland to South Portland is to drive which takes 1h 45m and costs $14 - $22.
No, there is no direct bus from Rockland to South Portland. However, there are services departing from Maine State Ferry Terminal - Rockland and arriving at THOMAS ST + Millcreek Hub via Portland Transportation Center and Congress St + Forest Ave. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 9m.
The distance between Rockland and South Portland is 86 miles. The road distance is 81.7 miles.
The best way to get from Rockland to South Portland without a car is to bus which takes 3h 9m and costs $21 - $55.
It takes approximately 3h 9m to get from Rockland to South Portland, including transfers.
Rockland to South Portland bus services, operated by Concord Coach Lines, depart from Maine State Ferry Terminal - Rockland station.
Rockland to South Portland bus services, operated by Concord Coach Lines, arrive at Portland Transportation Center station.
Yes, the driving distance between Rockland to South Portland is 82 miles. It takes approximately 1h 45m to drive from Rockland to South Portland.
There are 341+ hotels available in South Portland.
What companies run services between Rockland, ME, USA and South Portland, ME, USA?
Concord Coach Lines operates a bus from Maine State Ferry Terminal - Rockland to Portland Transportation Center once daily. Tickets cost $17–23 and the journey takes 2h 10m. Amtrak Thruway also services this route once daily.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Brunswick Amtrak Station to Portland
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $8–19
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 800 639 3317
- [email protected]
- Website
- Concord Coach Lines
Bus from Maine State Ferry Terminal - Rockland to Portland Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $17–23
- Website
- Concord Coach Lines
Bus from Maine State Ferry Terminal - Rockland to Brunswick, ME
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $11–15
- Website
- Concord Coach Lines
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Thruway
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Maine State Ferry Terminal - Rockland to Portland Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $17–45
- Website
- Amtrak
- Adult
- $17–45
Bus from Maine State Ferry Terminal - Rockland to Brunswick, ME
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $12–45
- Website
- Amtrak
- Adult
- $12–45
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