How far is Boston from Portland?

The distance between the two cities is 2530 miles (4081 km).

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

Most of the buses traveling from Boston to Portland leave from Back Bay Station and arrive at Portland Union Station. These are the primary departure and arrival locations on this route, but you could find others that could be a better fit for your travel plans.

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

Once in Portland, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Portland Art Museum, Coffee Culture, Breweries, Portland Saturday Market and Tom McCall Waterfront Park.

Bus Boston to Portland from $167 | Refundable Tickets

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One passenger / one way

Departure time: November 18 at 9:45am
Departure city: Boston
Departure location: Boston (South Station)
Arrival time: November 22 at 8:10am
Destination city: Portland
Destination location: Portland Union Station
Operated by: Greyhound + FlixBus
Greyhound + FlixBus
Vehicle: BusDuration: 4d 1h
Departure time: February 23 at 7:45pm
Departure city: Boston
Departure location: Boston (South Station)
Arrival time: February 28 at 9:05am
Destination city: Portland
Destination location: Portland Union Station
Operated by: FlixBus + Greyhound
FlixBus + Greyhound
Vehicle: BusDuration: 4d 16h
Departure time: April 2 at 7:35pm
Departure city: Boston
Departure location: Boston (South Station)
Arrival time: April 7 at 9:05am
Destination city: Portland
Destination location: Portland Union Station
Operated by: FlixBus + Greyhound
FlixBus + Greyhound
Vehicle: BusDuration: 4d 16h
Departure time: April 2 at 8:55pm
Departure city: Boston
Departure location: Boston
Arrival time: April 7 at 9:05am
Destination city: Portland
Destination location: Portland Union Station
Operated by: FlixBus + Greyhound
FlixBus + Greyhound
Vehicle: BusDuration: 4d 15h
Departure time: May 7 at 8:30pm
Departure city: Boston
Departure location: Boston (South Station)
Arrival time: May 12 at 9:05am
Destination city: Portland
Destination location: Portland Union Station
Operated by: Greyhound + FlixBus
Greyhound + FlixBus
Vehicle: BusDuration: 4d 15h

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Compare 2 ways to go from Boston to Portland.

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$233 - $606	Average Duration4d 5h	CO₂ emissions 102kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars	CheapestFastestMost eco-friendly
Train	Average Price$280 - $908	Average Duration4d 20h	CO₂ emissions 371kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars

Busbud recommends taking the bus from Boston to Portland

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Portland. The journey takes about 4 days, 5 hours 10 minutes and with fares starting at just $233, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

4bus per day

4d 5hAverage Duration

$233Cheapest ticket

102kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Boston, MA, US to Portland, OR: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$274

Average bus trip duration4d 5h

Number of daily buses4

Earliest bus departure1:30am

Distance2528 miles (4077 km)

Latest bus departure10:00pm

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Amtrak

4/55,448 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

Greyhound

3.5/587,245 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.3

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.

FlixBus

3.5/510,447 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

US bus companies: FlixBus, Greyhound, Tornado Bus, Los Limousines, Valley Transit, Tufesa, New York Trailways

Boston to Portland Bus

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We make sure you can find a bus service from Boston to Portland from the most reliable bus companies operating this trip.

Whether it is cheap bus tickets or more luxurious buses going to Portland from Boston, we help you find what you're looking for based on how much of a budget you have.

Where are the popular stops in Boston and Portland?

Stops in Boston

A - Back Bay Station

B - South Station

C - North Station

D - Copley Square

E - Prudential MBTA Station

F - Copley MBTA Station

Stops in Portland

A - Portland Union Station

B - Portland Airport

C - NW Everett & NW 8th Ave

D - Lloyd Center

E - Pearl District

Frequently asked questions for your trip Boston, MA, US - Portland, OR

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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, OR, as early as possible.

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If you're abroad, study some local language. Not only could it get you out of a pickle during your bus trip from Boston to Portland but it'll also be endearing to native speakers who will surely appreciate your effort.

Start sightseeing the minute your bus leaves the station. If you're on the night bus from Boston to Portland, get comfy and count the stars.

Buses are energy-efficient. Carrying a passenger over 100 kms by coach only takes 0.6-0.9 liters of gas. Compare that to the 2.6 liters required by high-speed train, 6.6 liters by airplane and 7.6 liters by gas-powered car, and it's clear that the bus is a more environmentally-conscious option for your bus transportation from Boston to Portland.

Tune out to the fine sounds of your best music playlist on your bus trip from Boston to Portland while indulging in miles on end of beautiful scenic views.

Did you know?

The average number of passengers on a coach bus is 32 meaning that a bus could replace a minimum of at least 30 cars!

Did you know there are on average 4,400 intercity bus departures every day in the US only? This number has been growing for 9 years in a row, yay!

The word 'bus' is an abbreviation of 'omnibus" which means 'for all' in Latin as buses were meant to be transportation for everybody.

What's the cheapest way to go from Boston, MA, US to Portland, OR?

The bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Vehicle Type	Travel Time	Avg Price	Daily Departures
Vehicle TypeBus	Travel Time4d 5h	Avg Price$274	Daily Departures4
Vehicle TypeTrain	Travel Time4d 20h	Avg Price$503	Daily Departures5

Will you be returning to Boston, MA, US by bus?

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How far is Boston from Portland?

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

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

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What's the cheapest way to go from Boston, MA, US to Portland, OR?

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