Portland, ME
Boston, MA

Portland to Boston by Bus or Train

Greyhound has the cheapest bus ticket from Portland to Boston for only $24, on a trip of approximately 2h 30m duration.

We have selected the cheapest, fastest and earliest schedules for your trip to Boston.

  • Greyhound logo
    Cheapest
    Bus
    2h 30m
    Direct
  • Concord Coach Lines
    Fastest
    Bus
    1h 50m
    Direct
  • Concord Coach Lines
    Earliest
    Bus
    2h 10m
    Direct
CompaniesDeparturesDurationServicePrice
Greyhound
1:45 PM->4:15 PM
Concord Coach Lines
3:15 AM->5:25 AM
Concord Coach Lines
6:15 AM->8:05 AM
Amtrak - Downeaster
11:48 AM->2:20 PM
Amtrak
11:48 AM->3:10 PM

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Bus from Portland to Boston

The bus trip from Portland to Boston takes approximately 1h 59m duration and covers a distance of about 9517 mi. There are usually 38 buses traveling daily to Boston and you can find the cheapest tickets starting from $24.16 if you buy in advance on the internet.

Distance9517 mi
Price$24.16
Frequency38
Fastest1h 50m

Train Portland to Boston

It takes an average of 4h 18m to travel from Portland to Boston by train, covering a distance of about 9517 mi. There are usually 22 trains traveling daily from Portland to Boston and tickets for this journey start from $34 when you book in advance.

Distance9517 mi
Price$34
Frequency22
Fastest2h 24m

Greyhound stations in Portland

  • Portland Park & Ride

Greyhound stations in Boston

  • Boston (South Station)

Amtrak - Downeaster stations in Portland

  • 100 Thompsons Pt Rd

Amtrak - Downeaster stations in Boston

  • North Station

Concord Coach Lines stations in Portland

  • 100 Thompsons Pt Rd

Concord Coach Lines stations in Boston

  • South Station

  • Boston Logan Airport

Amtrak stations in Portland

  • 100 Thompsons Pt Rd

Amtrak stations in Boston

  • Back Bay Station - 145 Dartmouth St

Concord Coach Lines stations in Portland

  • Portland Transportation Center

Concord Coach Lines stations in Boston

  • South Station - Concord Coach Lines Boarding Area

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Saving Money

Cheapest Bus

The cheapest bus ticket from Portland to Boston is a regular seat, one-way trip, when booked in advance. Buying on the day of travel is usually more expensive and may include additional costs that can vary depending on the time of day and bus class.

Cheapest Bus
Book in advance.
Most companies sell bus tickets about three to six months in advance. If you already have your travel date set, search as early as possible to save money.
Be flexible with your travel times.
Many companies increase ticket prices during "peak hours" (usually between 06:00 - 10:00 and 15:00 - 19:00 on weekdays). If possible, choose to travel outside of these hours to find cheaper tickets and save money.
Check connections.
On some of the busiest routes, you may also have the option of taking a slower or connecting transportation. It may take a little longer, but if you have a bit more time available, you may find a cheaper ticket.