What is the cheapest way to get from Waltham to Portland?

The cheapest way to get from Waltham to Portland is to drive which costs $20 - $30 and takes 2h 6m.

What is the fastest way to get from Waltham to Portland?

The fastest way to get from Waltham to Portland is to drive which takes 2h 6m and costs $20 - $30.

Is there a direct bus between Waltham and Portland?

No, there is no direct bus from Waltham station to Portland. However, there are services departing from Carter St opp Waltham Station and arriving at Portland, ME via Boston, MA - South Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 57m.

Is there a direct train between Waltham and Portland?

No, there is no direct train from Waltham to Portland. However, there are services departing from Waltham and arriving at Portland via Boston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 57m.

How far is it from Waltham to Portland?

The distance between Waltham and Portland is 120 miles. The road distance is 111.6 miles.

How do I travel from Waltham to Portland without a car?

The best way to get from Waltham to Portland without a car is to line 505 bus and bus which takes 2h 57m and costs $22 - $50.

How long does it take to get from Waltham to Portland?

It takes approximately 2h 57m to get from Waltham to Portland, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Waltham to Portland bus from?

Waltham to Portland bus services, operated by MBTA, depart from Carter St opp Waltham Station.

Where do I catch the Waltham to Portland train from?

Waltham to Portland train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Boston station.

Train or bus from Waltham to Portland?

The best way to get from Waltham to Portland is to line 505 bus and bus which takes 2h 57m and costs $22 - $50. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $35 - $90 and takes 3h 57m.

Where does the Waltham to Portland bus arrive?

Waltham to Portland bus services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Lincoln St @ Essex St station.

Where does the Waltham to Portland train arrive?

Waltham to Portland train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Portland station.

Can I drive from Waltham to Portland?

Yes, the driving distance between Waltham to Portland is 112 miles. It takes approximately 2h 6m to drive from Waltham to Portland.

Where can I stay near Portland?

There are 452+ hotels available in Portland.

Waltham to Portland - 4 ways to travel via train, line 505 bus, bus, and car

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

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Line 505 bus, bus
best
1. Take the bus from Carter St opp Waltham Station to Lincoln St @ Essex Stbus 505
2. Take the bus from Boston, MA - South Station to Portland, MEbus Logan Airport / ...
2h 57m
$23–49
Line 505 bus, bus via City of Portland
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Carter St opp Waltham Station to Lincoln St @ Essex Stbus 505
2. Take the bus from Boston to City of Portlandbus FlixBus N2615
3h 43m
$18–39
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Boston to Portlandtrain Downeaster
3h 57m
$37–87
Drive 111 mi
1. Drive from Waltham to Portlandcar 111 mi
2h 6m
$21–30

Waltham to Portland by bus

85Weekly Buses

2h 57mAverage Duration

$23Cheapest Price

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Distance: 119.5 mi
Duration: 2h 57m

What companies run services between Waltham, MA, USA and Portland, ME, USA?

You can take a bus from Carter St opp Waltham Station to Portland, ME via Lincoln St @ Essex St and Boston, MA - South Station in around 2h 57m. 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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