How much is the bus ticket from Portland to Boston?

The cheapest bus tickets from Portland to Boston start from $208. The average price for this route is around $693. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

How long is the bus ride from Portland to Boston?

The average bus travel time from Portland to Boston is 4d 6h, covering a distance of 4073 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 3d 9h and is operated by Amtrak .

Which bus companies service the Portland to Boston route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 6 buses available per day, including services from Greyhound , Amtrak , FlixBus .

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Portland to Boston?

The earliest bus departs from Portland to Boston at 2:00am. And the latest bus departs at 8:00pm.

What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Portland to Boston?

A bus trip from Portland to Boston generates an estimated 102 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.

What is the best bus company from Portland to Boston?

According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Amtrak , with an average rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars based on 5696 reviews.

Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Portland to Boston?

Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company Amtrak has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.6.

Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Portland to Boston?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is FlixBus , with a punctuality rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars.

Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Portland to Boston?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Amtrak , with a cleanliness rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars.

Bus Portland to Boston from $213 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures for Portland to Boston on January 15
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus		8:00pm	Portland Curbside Bus Stop	4d 8h	7:20am	Brookline	Cheapest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.		8:00pm	Portland Curbside Bus Stop	4d 6h	5:10am	Boston (South Station)	Fastest

Next departures for Portland to Boston on January 16
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	2:00am	Portland Curbside Bus Stop	3d 16h	9:50pm	Boston (South Station)	CheapestFastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	8:00pm	Portland Curbside Bus Stop	4d 6h	5:10am	Boston (South Station)	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	2:00am	Portland Curbside Bus Stop	4d 2h	7:20am	Brookline	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	8:00pm	Portland Curbside Bus Stop	4d 8h	7:20am	Brookline	No tags

Next departures for Portland to Boston on January 17
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	2:00am	Portland Curbside Bus Stop	3d 16h	9:50pm	Boston (South Station)	Cheapest
Amtrak + NextGen Acela	11:10am	PDX Airport	3d 7h	9:39pm	Boston Route 128, MA	Fastest
Amtrak + NextGen Acela	11:10am	PDX Airport	3d 7h	9:39pm	Boston Route 128, MA	No tags
	11:10am	PDX Airport	3d 9h	11:58pm	Boston Route 128, MA	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	8:00pm	Portland Curbside Bus Stop	4d 6h	5:10am	Boston (South Station)	No tags

Next departures for Portland to Boston on January 18
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	8:00pm	Portland Curbside Bus Stop	4d 6h	5:10am	Boston (South Station)	Cheapest
Amtrak + NextGen Acela	11:10am	PDX Airport	3d 7h	9:39pm	Boston Route 128, MA	Fastest
Amtrak + NextGen Acela	11:10am	PDX Airport	3d 7h	9:39pm	Boston Route 128, MA	No tags
	11:10am	PDX Airport	3d 9h	11:58pm	Boston Route 128, MA	No tags
	2:00am	Portland Curbside Bus Stop	3d 16h	9:50pm	Boston (South Station)	No tags

Next departures for Portland to Boston on January 19
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	2:00am	Portland Curbside Bus Stop	3d 16h	9:50pm	Boston (South Station)	Cheapest
Amtrak + NextGen Acela	11:10am	PDX Airport	3d 7h	9:39pm	Boston Route 128, MA	Fastest
Amtrak + NextGen Acela	11:10am	PDX Airport	3d 7h	9:39pm	Boston Route 128, MA	No tags
	11:10am	PDX Airport	3d 9h	11:58pm	Boston Route 128, MA	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	8:00pm	Portland Curbside Bus Stop	4d 6h	5:10am	Boston (South Station)	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Last Tuesday at 9:55 PM PST.

Compare 2 ways to go from Portland to Boston

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the Train stands out as a good way to reach Boston. The journey takes about 3 days, 4 hours 13 minutes, and with fares starting at just $318, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

12train per day

3d 4hAverage Duration

4077 kmDistance

371kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$208 - $2,279	Average Duration4d 6h	CO₂ emissions 102kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$318 - $6,369	Average Duration3d 4h	CO₂ emissions 371kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Portland and Boston?

Stops in Portland

A
Portland Airport
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B
Portland Union Station
7411 Northwest Station Way, Portland OR 97209, USA
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C
NW Everett & NW 8th Ave
728 NW Everett St, Portland, OR 97209, USA
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D
Lloyd Center
NE 13th Ave & Holladay, Portland, OR 97232, USA
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E
Pearl District
7418 NW Station Way (across street), Portland, OR 97209, USA
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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
Riverside Bus Station
335 Grove St, Auburndale, MA 02466
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D
Prudential MBTA Station
220 Huntington Ave, Boston, MA 02115, USA
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E
Copley MBTA Station
650 Boylston St, Boston, MA 02116, USA
Map
F
Long Wharf
66 Long Wharf, Boston, MA 02110, USA
Map

Compare bus companies

Greyhound

3.5/587,501 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

Amtrak

4/55,736 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

FlixBus

3.5/512,052 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

US bus companies:FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Greyhound, ALSA, Intercape, Trenitalia, Big Sky

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

Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.

How much is the bus ticket from Portland to Boston?
The cheapest bus tickets from Portland to Boston start from $208. The average price for this route is around $693. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus ride from Portland to Boston?
The average bus travel time from Portland to Boston is 4d 6h, covering a distance of 4073 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 3d 9h and is operated by Amtrak.
Which bus companies service the Portland to Boston route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 6 buses available per day, including services from Greyhound, Amtrak, FlixBus.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Portland to Boston?
The earliest bus departs from Portland to Boston at 2:00am. And the latest bus departs at 8:00pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Portland to Boston?
A bus trip from Portland to Boston generates an estimated 102 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.
What is the best bus company from Portland to Boston?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Amtrak, with an average rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars based on 5696 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Portland to Boston?
Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company Amtrak has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.6.
Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Portland to Boston?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is FlixBus, with a punctuality rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Portland to Boston?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Amtrak, with a cleanliness rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

01-13

$942

01-14

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01-16

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01-17

$681

01-18

$526

01-19

$312

01-20

$515

The cheapest trip from Portland, OR to Boston, MA, US was searched and found on Jan 19, 2026 with a price of $312

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

You can expect to pay from $312 to $2,176 for a bus ticket from Portland, OR to Boston, MA, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $312 which is on 2026-01-19.

Usually Amtrak will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.