How far is Portland from Boston?

It's about 4081 km (2530 miles) from Portland to Boston.

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

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

Bus Portland to Boston from $298 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures for Portland to Boston on November 25
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Amtrak + NextGen Acela	11:10am	PDX Airport	3d 7h	9:39pm	Boston Route 128, MA	CheapestFastest
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
Amtrak + NextGen Acela	11:10am	PDX Airport	3d 7h	9:39pm	Boston Route 128, MA	No tags

Next departures for Portland to Boston on November 26
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.	7:50pm	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	7:50pm	Portland Curbside Bus Stop	4d 8h	7:20am	Brookline	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 a good way to reach Boston. The journey takes about 4 days, 4 hours 20 minutes, and with fares starting at just $233, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

6bus per day

4d 4hAverage Duration

4073 kmDistance

102kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$233 - $1,256	Average Duration4d 4h	CO₂ emissions 102kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$414 - $6,038	Average Duration3d 4h	CO₂ emissions 371kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Portland and Boston?

Stops in Portland

A
Portland Union Station
7411 Northwest Station Way, Portland OR 97209, USA
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B
Portland Airport
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C
NW Everett & NW 8th Ave
728 NW Everett St, Portland, OR 97209, USA
D
Lloyd Center
NE 13th Ave & Holladay, Portland, OR 97232, USA
E
Pearl District
7418 NW Station Way (across street), Portland, OR 97209, 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

3.5/587,394 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

Amtrak

4/55,607 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

FlixBus

3.5/511,439 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

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

How far is Portland from Boston?
It's about 4081 km (2530 miles) from Portland to Boston.
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Portland to Boston?
Buses traveling this route start their trip at Portland Union Station, in Portland, and end it at Back Bay Station, in Boston.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11-22

$1,317

11-23

$1,347

Today

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11-25

$1,016

11-26

No data

11-27

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11-28

$1,113

11-29

$883

The cheapest trip from Portland, OR to Boston, MA, US was searched and found on Nov 29, 2025 with a price of $883

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 $883 to $4,380 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 $883 which is on 2025-11-29.