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Is it better to travel by bus or train from Boston to Portland?

There are usually 5 daily train trips from Boston to Portland.

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Train
Avg. Price
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£24.81
Avg. Price
£29.84
Daily Trips
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18
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5
Duration
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2h 9m
Duration
2h 43m

Coach from Boston to Portland: Journey Information

There are 26 intercity coaches per day from Boston to Portland. Traveling by coach from Boston to Portland usually takes around 2 hours and 8 minutes, but the fastest Concord Coach Lines coach can make the trip in just one hour and 30 minutes.

Distance99 mi (159 km)
Shortest duration1h 30m
Cheapest price£21.96
Trips per day26
Most frequent serviceConcord Coach Lines
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Coach Trip Reviews from Wanderu Customers

Average score for coaches from Boston to Portland

(Based on 91 ratings and reviews)

4.8

5.0

Eirini

17 September 2024- Vacation

Concord Coach Lines

Pros: The bis was not overcrowded. Cons: Wi-fi on board.

5.0

Kit

10 September 2024- Business

Concord Coach Lines

Pros: everything went according to plan. Cons: i didn't notice anything that needed improvement. Tips: Yes most definitely i advise them and everyone else to book der very next bus trip or vacation with wanderu guaranteed you'll save more den any other providers out there.

5.0

Mayu

8 June 2024- Business

Concord Coach Lines

Pros: Easy, on-time, reliable. Cons: I almost didn't get let on the bus as it was getting full even though I bought a ticket! I let the person taking tickets know that I was part of a work group travelling to a Summer Camp (I'm in their leadership team) and needed to get on the same bus as the rest of the group. Luckily they let me on.

5.0

Ray

2 May 2024- Visiting family

Concord Coach Lines

Pros: I missed the first bus due to Boston traffic, and Concord was really cool about me getting on the next bus. I really appreciated it as I thought I would have to buy a whole new ticket... So very happy about that! Cons: Everything was great.

5.0

Anita

25 November 2023- Regular commuter

Concord Coach Lines

Pros: Saved me money . Compared to Flying. Tips: They should arrive on time or they will miss the bus.

Boston to Portland Route Map

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How much is a coach ticket from Boston to Portland?

Bus tickets for a trip from Boston to Portland cost £24.31 on average. Opting to take a bus is a wallet-friendly way to make this trip. If you book your trip ahead of time using Wanderu, you can easily find bus tickets at or below this price.

Average coach ticket prices from Boston to Portland by travel date

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If you're planning to travel by bus from Boston to Portland in the next month, the average ticket price is expected to range from £23 to £26. The cheapest bus tickets available in the next few weeks are for trips departing on 4 February 2025.

If you’re looking to travel to Portland this week, bus tickets are available starting at £24.

Average coach ticket prices from Boston to Portland by month

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Traveling from Boston to Portland by bus will cost you about the same throughout the year. In general, bus ticket prices for this route are fairly consistent, so expect to pay around £22 whenever you decide to travel.

Prices as travel date approaches

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Most bus companies charge higher ticket prices closer to the date of travel, so it’s a good idea to buy your bus tickets as early as possible. To find the cheapest bus tickets, book your trip at least 25 days in advance. This way, you can save up to £4.05 on your bus ticket compared to booking last-minute.

What coach companies travel from Boston to Portland?

There are two bus lines that have daily service from Boston to Portland that you can compare and book on Wanderu. Of these two carriers, Concord Coach Lines usually offers more choice, with 28 scheduled trips per day.

CoachDaily TripsAvg. TimeAvg. Price
Concord Coach Lines282h 7m£24.82
Greyhound12h 15m£27.91
  • Book Concord Coach Lines from Boston to Portland from £22. There are 28 Concord Coach Lines schedules from Boston to Portland and you can expect on average to pay for a Concord Coach Lines ticket to Portland. In Boston, Concord Coach Lines departs to Portland from Boston Logan Airport and 1 other station. In Portland, Concord Coach Lines arrives at 100 Thompsons Pt Rd and no other station.

    An average trip on Concord Coach Lines from Boston to Portland takes 2 hours and 7 minutes , while the fastest available Concord Coach Lines trip will get you to Portland in 1 hours and 30 minutes .

    On weekends, Concord Coach Lines offers 29 trips per day and you could expect to pay for a weekend getaway to Portland.

  • Greyhound is the largest nationwide coach carrier in the United States, offering cheap, safe and reliable service across the country. Greyhound has become a household name, serving over 16 million passengers per year with daily trips to over 2,400 destinations. Greyhound performs about 1 bus trips from Boston to Portland every day, with the average journey taking around 2 hours and 15 minutes to complete. Bus tickets for Greyhound trips to Portland usually start from £24.

Frequently asked questions about traveling by coach from Boston to Portland

Yes, a trip to Portland, Maine, from Boston is a very doable day-trip. The average travel time is just two hours, meaning you can pack in a full day before returning home. The earliest bus departs for Portland at 5:00 a.m., and the last bus returning to Boston leaves Portland at 7:00 p.m.
Yes, the Amtrak Downeaster provides service from Boston to Portland. Tickets average about $24, and the travel time is 2 hours and 30 minutes, which is slightly longer than most bus trips. There are 4 trains per day that cover this route, all of them direct.
The cheapest bus from Boston to Portland is a toss-up between Megabus and Greyhound. Both companies provide tickets that cost around $19 on average. The primary difference between the two is that Megabus offers 10 daily schedules, while Greyhound only offers 1. A trip on Greyhound will take approximately 2 hours and 26 minutes, while a trip on Megabus takes about 2 hours flat.

The coach takes an average of 2 hours and 8 minutes to cover the 99 miles from Boston to Portland. However, the fastest coach only takes an hour and 30 minutes. It's the perfect amount of time to take a nap, get some work done, or watch a movie. Keep in mind that your actual coach may arrive earlier or later than scheduled, depending on whether there is more or less traffic than usual.

Tuesday is usually the day of the week when coaches are busiest. If you are planning to travel on a Tuesday, you should make sure to book tickets well in advance as they may sell out.

On the other hand, Saturday is typically the least busy day for coach travel on this route. If you’re looking for a little extra space, a Saturday ticket is the way to go.

The first coach leaves at 05:00 and the last coach leaves at 23:00. To see the times for all coaches from Boston to Portland, enter your specific travel dates in the search bar.

There are 26 scheduled coaches that travel from Boston to Portland every day, so you have a decent number of options to choose from. Furthermore, all of these are direct coaches which you can take the entire route from Boston to Portland without transferring.

Need more travel options? Consider taking the train from Boston to Portland; ticket prices start at £27.66.

City Information

Boston

Boston is one of the oldest cities in the country, but it is kept young and fresh with the help of over 150,000 students who flock to the city’s prestigious universities every year. Beantown’s many sights and activities celebrate American history, prolific sports teams, and New England seafood. So let's spill the tea (into the harbor, if you will):

Boston's Freedom Trail is the best way to see the city on foot and visit some of the most iconic landmarks of the American Revolution: from Bunker Hill and the USS Constitution to the Old North Church and Faneuil Hall. The Freedom Trail officially begins in Boston Common, the oldest public park in the U.S. and a beautiful spot for walking, picnicking, or ice skating in the winter. Foodies will love tasting the Italian cuisine in the North End and the modern eateries of South End, while sports fans can tour Fenway Park, and art lovers can explore the expansive Museum of Fine Arts.

From Boston, travelers can easily get to the beachy summer destination of Cape Cod, or surrounding states like New Hampshire, Vermont, and Rhode Island. With four main train stations and several bus stops in the city, as well as Boston Logan Airport (which, by the way, has some excellent airport food), Boston is a central hub for travel throughout New England and beyond.

Portland

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Portland is Maine's largest city and, because of that, the main transportation hub in the state. From Portland, travelers can easily reach destinations such as Boston, Albany, and even Gainesville, Texas, by a combination of buses, trains, and ferries. And there’s plenty to do in the city, even if you’re traveling solo.

Since its foundation in 1786, Portland has recovered from no less than four major fires, creating a fascinating blend of old and new. The dedicated Arts District around upper Congress Street has a smattering of important museum collections, including the Portland Museum of Art, the state's oldest public art institution.

The West End hosts the majority of Portland's historic buildings, creating an olde worlde feel. However, the presence of several well-regarded schools and colleges ensures Portland remains one of the most vibrant small cities in the U.S.

After several years of hardship, the Old Port district has once again become the center of the action. Its attractive cobblestone streets and 19th-century red-brick warehouses now contain a selection of on-trend cafes, bars, and boutique stores. At the same time, it's still possible to watch the time-honored tradition of fishermen unloading their lobster pots onto the foreshore.

East of the downtown area, you'll find Munjoy Hill. It's a district with strong Irish and Italian roots, making it one of the best places in Portland to enjoy the authentic cuisine of Italy. It’s no wonder we named Portland one of our top vacation destinations in Maine.

Station Information

Where does the coach leave from in Boston?

Main departure station: Boston Logan Airport

Coaches to Portland leave from 3 stations in Boston.

All coach stations in Boston:

  • Boston Logan Airport

  • South Station

  • Boston South Station - 700 Atlantic Avenue

Where does the coach arrive in Portland?

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Main arrival station: 100 Thompsons Pt Rd

The Portland Transportation Center is located at 100 Thompsons Pt Rd, about two miles from Portland's Old Port area. Concord Coach Lines coaches and Amtrak's Downeaster trains en route to Boston or Brunswick stop at this station. Inside the station, you'll find plenty of seating, restrooms, vending machines, and information desks for each travel company. In addition, there is plenty of paid parking in front of the station available to passengers.

Coach stations in Portland:

  • 100 Thompsons Pt Rd

  • Park & Ride - 274 Marginal Way

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