There are 4 ways to get from Waltham to Maine by bus (Amtrak), train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Flixbus, Greyhound)
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Line 505 bus, bus
best- Take the bus from Carter St opp Waltham Station to Lincoln St @ Essex Stbus 505
- Take the bus from Boston, MA - South Station to Portland, MEbus Logan Airport / ...
3h 24m$25–53Drive 111 mi
cheapest- Drive from Waltham to Portlandcar 111 mi
2h 6m$21–30Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Boston to Portlandtrain Downeaster
4h 24m$39–91Line 505 bus, bus via Congress St + Maine Med
- Take the bus from Carter St opp Waltham Station to Lincoln St @ Essex Stbus 505
- Take the bus from Boston to City of Portlandbus FlixBus N2615
3h 57m$21–43
Waltham to Maine by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Waltham to Maine is to drive which costs $20 - $30 and takes 2h 6m.
The fastest way to get from Waltham to Maine is to drive which takes 2h 6m and costs $20 - $30.
No, there is no direct bus from Waltham station to Maine. However, there are services departing from Carter St opp Waltham Station and arriving at Congress St + Center St via Boston, MA - South Station and Portland Transportation Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 24m.
No, there is no direct train from Waltham to Maine. However, there are services departing from Waltham and arriving at Portland via Boston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 24m.
The distance between Waltham and Maine is 122 miles. The road distance is 111.6 miles.
The best way to get from Waltham to Maine without a car is to line 505 bus and bus which takes 3h 24m and costs $24 - $55.
It takes approximately 3h 24m to get from Waltham to Maine, including transfers.
Waltham to Maine bus services, operated by MBTA, depart from Carter St opp Waltham Station.
Waltham to Maine train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Boston station.
The best way to get from Waltham to Maine is to line 505 bus and bus which takes 3h 24m and costs $24 - $55. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $35 - $95 and takes 4h 24m.
What companies run services between Waltham, MA, USA and Maine, USA?
You can take a bus from Carter St opp Waltham Station to Congress St + Center St via Lincoln St @ Essex St, Boston, MA - South Station, and Portland Transportation Center in around 3h 24m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Boston to Portland 5 times a day. Tickets cost $35–80 and the journey takes 2h 30m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Boston to Portland
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–80
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1-617-222-3200
- Website
- mbta.com
Bus from Carter St opp Waltham Station to Lincoln St @ Essex St
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $1–5
- Website
- https://www.mbta.com
- Website
- https://www.mbta.com/guides/world-cup-guide
Bus from Carter St opp Waltham Station to Lincoln St @ Essex St
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $1–5
- Website
- https://www.mbta.com
- Website
- https://www.mbta.com/guides/world-cup-guide
- Phone
- +1 800 639 3317
- [email protected]
- Website
- concordcoachlines.com
Bus from Boston, MA - South Station to Portland, ME
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $22–30
- Website
- https://concordcoachlines.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Thruway
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Boston, MA - South Station to Portland, ME
- 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 Boston to City of Portland
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $17–28
- 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 Boston to City of Portland
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $17–35
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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More Questions & Answers
Waltham to Maine bus services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Lincoln St @ Essex St station.
Waltham to Maine train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Portland station.
Yes, the driving distance between Waltham to Maine is 112 miles. It takes approximately 2h 6m to drive from Waltham to Maine.
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