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How to get fromSwampscott to Portlandby bus (Amtrak), train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Flixbus, Greyhound)

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There are 4 ways to get from Swampscott to Portland by bus (Amtrak), train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Flixbus, Greyhound)

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Boston, MA - South Station to Portland, MEbus bus Logan Airport / ...
    3h
    $24–57
  2. Drive 97.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Swampscott to Portlandcar car 97.6 mi
    1h 48m
    $18–26
  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Boston to Portlandtrain train Downeaster
    3h 59m
    $37–88
  4. Bus via City of Portland

    1. Take the bus from Boston to City of Portlandbus bus FlixBus N2615
    3h 45m
    $20–47

Swampscott to Portland by train and bus

Calendar181Weekly Services
Duration3hAverage Duration
Ticket$24Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Swampscott, MA, USA and Portland, ME, USA?

Concord Coach Lines operates a bus from Boston, MA - South Station to Portland, ME hourly. Tickets cost $22–30 and the journey takes 1h 55m. Amtrak Thruway also services this route hourly. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Boston to Portland 5 times a day. Tickets cost $35–80 and the journey takes 2h 30m.

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