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Compare train, bus, and flight for Portland, ME to Boston, MA
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Portland, ME to Boston, MA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $16. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 2h 21m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $16, and a train costs an average of $29.
Distance: 98 miles (159 km)
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$36 Average price | $33 Average price Cheapest |
3h 2m Average total duration 2h 32m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 51m Average total duration Fastest 2h 21m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Travel optionsfrom Portland, ME to Boston, MA
How to get from Portland, ME to Boston, MA by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Portland, ME to Boston, MA is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- 1:45 PM2h30Portland, Congress St (Greyhound Bus Terminal), ME4:15 PMBoston, Bus Terminal South Station$291One-way0 transfers
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- 1:45 PM2h30Portland, Congress St (Greyhound Bus Terminal), ME4:15 PMBoston, Bus Terminal South Station$291One-way0 transfers
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FlixBus11:59 PM2h06Portland, Congress St (Greyhound Bus Terminal), ME2:05 AMBoston, Bus Terminal South Station$291One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 684 Downeaster11:48 AM2h32Portland Transportation Center, Portland, ME2:20 PMNorth Station, Boston, MA$391One-way0 transfers
- 682 Downeaster7:18 AM2h32Portland Transportation Center, Portland, ME9:50 AMNorth Station, Boston, MA$391One-way0 transfers
- 686 Downeaster1:43 PM2h32Portland Transportation Center, Portland, ME4:15 PMNorth Station, Boston, MA$411One-way0 transfers
- 8277 AMTRAK · 173 Northeast Regional8:30 AM3h14Portland Transportation Center, Portland, ME11:44 AMBack Bay station, Boston, MA$521One-way1 transfer
- 8279 AMTRAK · 137 Northeast Regional9:30 AM4h11Portland Transportation Center, Portland, ME1:41 PMBack Bay station, Boston, MA$521One-way1 transfer
- 8275 AMTRAK · 173 Northeast Regional7:30 AM4h14Portland Transportation Center, Portland, ME11:44 AMBack Bay station, Boston, MA$521One-way1 transfer
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AA4361 · AA450310:58 AM8h49Portland International Jetport7:47 PMEdward L. Logan International Airport$6721One-way2 transfers
AA3030+AA4487 · AA44056:00 AM5h59Portland International Jetport11:59 AMEdward L. Logan International Airport$7881One-way2 transfers- AA5422+AA4436 · AA447910:58 AM7h18Portland International Jetport6:16 PMEdward L. Logan International Airport$7881One-way2 transfers
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FAQs: Travel from Portland, ME to Boston, MA
Travel to Boston, MA easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Portland, ME to Boston, MA.
This is compared to other travel options from Portland, ME to Boston, MA:
A bus is $13 (€11) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Portland, ME to Boston, MA costing on average $29 (€23).
A bus is $169 (€138) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Portland, ME to Boston, MA costing on average $184 (€150).
Other travel options to Boston, MA take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 32m.
Flight takes on average 4h 19m.
- Around 21 trains per day.
- Around 20 flights per day.
- Around 14 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Portland, ME and Boston, MA as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Portland International Jetport and arrive in Edward L. Logan International Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Portland Transportation Center, Portland, ME and arrive in Back Bay station, Boston, MA.
- Buses mostly depart from Portland, Marginal Way (Park & Ride), ME and arrive in Boston, Bus Terminal South Station.
- Travel with Amtrak to go to Boston, MA by train.
- Travel with Greyhound, FlixBus, Concord Coach Lines to go to Boston, MA by bus.
- 4 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
- 1 direct buses per day with Greyhound, FlixBus, Concord Coach Lines.
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