There are 4 ways to get from South Portland to Boston by train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak), car, or bus (Flixbus, Greyhound)
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Portland to Bostontrain Downeaster
2h 38m$51–94Drive 106.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from South Portland to Bostoncar 106.3 mi
1h 55m$20–28Bus
- Take the bus from Portland, ME to Boston, MA - South Stationbus Portland / ...
3h 4m$25–53Bus via City of Portland
- Take the bus from City of Portland to Bostonbus FlixBus N2615
3h 31m$20–43
South Portland to Boston by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from South Portland to Boston is to drive which costs $19 - $28 and takes 1h 55m.
The fastest way to get from South Portland to Boston is to drive which takes 1h 55m and costs $19 - $28.
No, there is no direct bus from South Portland to Boston station. However, there are services departing from Sawyer + Broadway and arriving at Boston, MA - South Station via Congress St + Forest Ave and Portland, ME. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 4m.
No, there is no direct train from South Portland to Boston. However, there are services departing from Portland and arriving at Boston via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 38m.
The distance between South Portland and Boston is 120 miles. The road distance is 107 miles.
The best way to get from South Portland to Boston without a car is to train which takes 2h 38m and costs $50 - $95.
It takes approximately 2h 38m to get from South Portland to Boston, including transfers.
South Portland to Boston bus services, operated by Concord Coach Lines, depart from Portland, ME station.
South Portland to Boston train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Portland station.
The best way to get from South Portland to Boston is to train which takes 2h 38m and costs $50 - $95. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $25 - $55 and takes 3h 4m.
What companies run services between South Portland, ME, USA and Boston, MA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Portland to Boston every 4 hours. Tickets cost $35–75 and the journey takes 2h 32m. Alternatively, Concord Coach Lines operates a bus from Portland, ME to Boston, MA - South Station hourly. Tickets cost $23–30 and the journey takes 1h 55m. Amtrak Thruway also services this route hourly.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Portland to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 32m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $35–75
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 800 639 3317
- [email protected]
- Website
- concordcoachlines.com
Bus from Portland, ME to Boston, MA - South Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $23–30
- Website
- https://concordcoachlines.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Thruway
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Portland, ME to Boston, MA - South Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $21–45
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Adult
- $21–45
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from City of Portland to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 1m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $16–28
- 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 City of Portland to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $16–35
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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More Questions & Answers
South Portland to Boston bus services, operated by Concord Coach Lines, arrive at Boston, MA - South Station.
South Portland to Boston train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Boston station.
Yes, the driving distance between South Portland to Boston is 107 miles. It takes approximately 1h 55m to drive from South Portland to Boston.
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