What is the travel distance from Boston to Portland?

The distance between Boston and Portland is around 160 km (99 miles).

What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Boston to Portland?

Buses traveling this route start their trip at Back Bay Station, in Boston, and end it at Greyhound Station Portland Maine, in Portland.

Bus Boston to Portland from $20 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Boston to Portland on November 26
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	6:35pm	Boston (South Station)	2h 15m	8:50pm	City of Portland	CheapestFastest

Next departures for Boston to Portland on November 27
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	6:35pm	Boston (South Station)	2h 15m	8:50pm	City of Portland	CheapestFastest

Next departures for Boston to Portland on November 28
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	6:35pm	Boston (South Station)	2h 15m	8:50pm	City of Portland	CheapestFastest

Next departures for Boston to Portland on November 29
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	6:35pm	Boston (South Station)	2h 15m	8:50pm	City of Portland	CheapestFastest

Next departures for Boston to Portland on November 30
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	6:35pm	Boston (South Station)	2h 15m	8:50pm	City of Portland	CheapestFastest

Next departures for Boston to Portland on December 1
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	6:35pm	Boston (South Station)	2h 15m	8:50pm	City of Portland	CheapestFastest

Next departures for Boston to Portland on December 2
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	6:35pm	Boston (South Station)	2h 15m	8:50pm	City of Portland	CheapestFastest

Next departures for Boston to Portland on December 3
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	6:35pm	Boston (South Station)	2h 15m	8:50pm	City of Portland	CheapestFastest

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 3:01 PM EST.

Compare 2 ways to go from Boston to Portland

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Portland. The journey takes about 2 hours 15 minutes, and with fares starting at just $28, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1bus per day

2h 15mAverage Duration

161 kmDistance

4kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$28 - $71	Average Duration2h 15m	CO₂ emissions 4kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$53 - $56	Average Duration2h 30m	CO₂ emissions 14kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Boston and Portland?

Stops in Boston

A
Back Bay Station
145 Dartmouth St, Boston, MA 02116, USA
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B
North Station
100 Legends Way, Boston, MA 02114, USA
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C
South Station
700 Atlantic Ave, Boston, MA 02205, USA
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D
Copley Square
115-127 St James Ave, Boston, MA 02116, USA
E
Prudential MBTA Station
220 Huntington Ave, Boston, MA 02115, USA
F
Copley MBTA Station
650 Boylston St, Boston, MA 02116, USA

Stops in Portland

A
Greyhound Station Portland Maine
389 Congress St, Portland, ME 04102, USA

Compare bus companies

Greyhound

3.5/587,397 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

Based on 87397 reviews, the company was rated 3.5 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the temperature but often complained with the WiFi. Greyhound ticket prices on this trip start at $28

Greyhound Boston Portland recent customer reviews

Our bus was cancelled and no member of staff told us. A man from the line found someone and asked 10 minutes after we should have departed where our bus was and this was when we were told it was cancelled

Nicole F.

August 20, 2018

The bus seats were not comfortable

Thomas B.

December 30, 2024

Was good

Belchor M.

August 31, 2019

Amtrak

4/55,607 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

Based on 5607 reviews, the company was rated 4.1 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the seats and the ticket access but often complained with the WiFi. Amtrak ticket prices on this trip start at $56

Amtrak Boston Portland recent customer reviews

The 45 minute delay

Eric B.

October 6, 2024

The ride was smooth and the conductor was respectful

Richard S.

March 6, 2024

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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Boston, MA, US to Portland, ME by bus

What is the travel distance from Boston to Portland?
The distance between Boston and Portland is around 160 km (99 miles).
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Boston to Portland?
Buses traveling this route start their trip at Back Bay Station, in Boston, and end it at Greyhound Station Portland Maine, in Portland.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

11-24

$37

11-25

$67

Today

$67

11-27

$31

11-28

$32

11-29

$31

11-30

$67

12-01

$23

The cheapest trip from Boston, MA, US to Portland, ME was searched and found on Dec 1, 2025 with a price of $23

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Boston, MA, US to Portland, ME, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $23 to $67 for a bus ticket from Boston, MA, US to Portland, ME based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $23 which is on 2025-12-01.