There are 3 ways to get from Wells to Houlton by train, bus, car, or bus (Greyhound)
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Train, bus
best- Take the train from Wells to Portlandtrain
- Take the bus from Portland Transportation Center to Bangor Transportation Centerbus
- Take the bus from Bangor, ME to Houlton, Mainebus
7h 21m$68–109Drive 278.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Wells to Houltoncar 278.3 mi
4h 28m$51–74Bus
- Take the bus from Wells Transportation Center to Bangor Park & Ridebus Greyhound US0265s
- Take the bus from Bangor, ME to Houlton, Mainebus Bangor
8h 30m$59–102
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Wells to Houlton is to drive which costs $50 - $75 and takes 4h 28m.
The fastest way to get from Wells to Houlton is to drive which takes 4h 28m and costs $50 - $75.
No, there is no direct bus from Wells to Houlton. However, there are services departing from Wells Transportation Center and arriving at Houlton, Maine via Bangor: Odlin Road Park & Ride and Bangor, ME. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 30m.
The distance between Wells and Houlton is 308 miles. The road distance is 279.9 miles.
The best way to get from Wells to Houlton without a car is to train and bus which takes 7h 21m and costs $65 - $110.
It takes approximately 7h 21m to get from Wells to Houlton, including transfers.
Wells to Houlton bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Wells Transportation Center station.
Wells to Houlton bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Bangor Park & Ride station.
Yes, the driving distance between Wells to Houlton is 280 miles. It takes approximately 4h 28m to drive from Wells to Houlton.
There are 11+ hotels available in Houlton.
What companies run services between Wells, ME, USA and Houlton, ME, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Wells to Houlton via Wells Transportation Center, Bangor: Odlin Road Park & Ride, Bangor - Concord Coach, Bangor, ME, and Houlton, Maine in around 8h 30m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Wells to Portland
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $9–21
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 800 639 3317
- [email protected]
- Website
- Concord Coach Lines
Bus from Portland Transportation Center to Bangor Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $27–40
- Website
- Concord Coach Lines
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Thruway
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Portland Transportation Center to Bangor Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $25–45
- Website
- Amtrak
- Adult
- $25–45
- Phone
- +1 207-942-3354
- Website
- Cyr Bus Line
Bus from Bangor, ME to Houlton, Maine
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $20–25
- Website
- Cyr Bus Line
Bus from Bangor, ME to Houlton, Maine
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $20–25
- Website
- Cyr Bus Line
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Wells Transportation Center to Bangor Park & Ride
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 44m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $24–50
- Website
- Greyhound
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