How far is Portland from Boston?

The distance separating Portland and Boston is 2530 miles (4081 km).

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

Most of the buses traveling from Portland to Boston leave from Portland Union Station and arrive at Back Bay Station. These are the most popular departure and arrival locations on this route, but you can also find other options that could better fit your plans.

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 Science, Boston Red Sox at Fenway Park, Boston Bruins at TD Garden, Freedom Trail and Boston Public Library.

Bus Portland to Boston from $206 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures for Portland to Boston on November 15
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.	7:50pm	Portland Curbside Bus Stop	4d 6h	5:10am	Boston (South Station)	No tags

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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 4 days, 2 hours 20 minutes and with fares starting at just $222, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

7bus per day

4d 2hAverage Duration

2525 milesDistance

102kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$222 - $703	Average Duration4d 2h	CO₂ emissions 102kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$554 - $3,164	Average Duration3d 2h	CO₂ emissions 371kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

Amtrak

4/55,584 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

Greyhound

3.5/587,371 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.

FlixBus

3.5/511,314 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, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Sindbad

Where are the popular stops in Portland and Boston?

Stops in Portland

A - Portland Union Station

B - Portland Airport

C - NW Everett & NW 8th Ave

D - Lloyd Center

E - Pearl District

Stops in Boston

A - Back Bay Station

B - North Station

C - South Station

D - Copley Square

E - Prudential MBTA Station

F - Copley MBTA Station

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

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You can expect to pay from $512 to $3,220 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 $512 which is on 2025-11-15.