What is the travel distance from Portland to Boston?

About 99 miles (160 km) separate Portland and Boston.

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Portland to Boston?

The majority of buses traveling from Portland to Boston start their journey at Greyhound Station Portland Maine and wind up at Back Bay Station. These are the main departure and arrival locations on this route, there are other pick-up and drop-off locations that could make it easier for you to reach your destination.

What are the best sights and things to do in Boston?

Once in Boston, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Museum of Fine Art, Duck Tour, Boston Red Sox at Fenway Park, New England Aquarium and Boston Celtics at TD Garden.

Bus Portland to Boston from $13 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Portland to Boston on November 24
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	1:45pm	City of Portland	2h 30m	4:15pm	Boston (South Station)	CheapestFastest

Next departures for Portland to Boston on November 25
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	1:45pm	City of Portland	2h 30m	4:15pm	Boston (South Station)	CheapestFastest

Next departures for Portland to Boston on November 26
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	1:45pm	City of Portland	2h 30m	4:15pm	Boston (South Station)	CheapestFastest

Next departures for Portland to Boston on November 27
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	1:45pm	City of Portland	2h 30m	4:15pm	Boston (South Station)	CheapestFastest

Next departures for Portland to Boston on November 28
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	1:45pm	City of Portland	2h 30m	4:15pm	Boston (South Station)	CheapestFastest

Next departures for Portland to Boston on November 29
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	1:45pm	City of Portland	2h 30m	4:15pm	Boston (South Station)	CheapestFastest

Next departures for Portland to Boston on November 30
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	1:45pm	City of Portland	2h 30m	4:15pm	Boston (South Station)	CheapestFastest

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Compare 2 ways to go from Portland to Boston

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Boston. The journey takes about 2 hours 30 minutes and with fares starting at just $20, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1bus per day

2h 30mAverage Duration

100 milesDistance

4kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$20 - $38	Average Duration2h 30m	CO₂ emissions 4kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$29 - $39	Average Duration2h 32m	CO₂ emissions 14kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Portland and Boston?

Stops in Portland

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

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

Compare bus companies

Greyhound

3.5/587,391 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

Greyhound Lines offers the most comprehensive intercity bus services in the United States. They operate a modern, environmentally friendly fleet that serves more than 2400 destinations and carries nearly 16 million passengers annually. When traveling with them, you can expect free WiFi, onboard entertainment, bathrooms, power outlets and decent legroom. One of the great perks of Greyhound is that they connect big cities and smaller towns in the US, where you usually can't get to by train or plane. If you're looking for safe and affordable transportation, Greyhound is a great choice.

Greyhound Portland Boston recent customer reviews

Late by 2 hours to pick us up. 3 hour journey as the driver didn’t know where the drop off point was, having to ask a passenger to use their GPS on their phone to locate it. On top of which the bus was full, with limited space for luggage and sadly smelt extremely badly.

John W.

September 13, 2019

Electric outlets didn't work. Both counter staff and driver seemed unhappy. Late leaving, late arriving. Won't be taking greyhound again.

Ashley G.

August 29, 2019

The bus was wicked hot. A woman went to the bus driver and asked him to turn down the heat. He did right away. Great drivers!

Barbara Z.

December 9, 2016

Amtrak

4/55,601 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

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

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$32

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$43

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$20

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$28

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$18

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You can expect to pay from $18 to $43 for a bus ticket from Portland, ME to Boston, MA, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $18 which is on 2025-11-25.