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How to get from Biddeford to Portland by bus and ferry?

By bus and ferry

To get from Biddeford to Portland in Portland, ME, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one ferry line: take the 71 bus from Rte 1 & Precourt station to Saco Transportation Center station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 60 bus and finally take the DB ferry from Portland station to Cliff Island station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 45 min.

225min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 7171
Bus - 6060
Ferry - DBDB
Leaves from Rte 1 & Precourt

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Rte 1 & Precourt
    0.55 mi • 12 min
  • 2
    Bus - 7171
    Wait for bus
    71
    Saco Transportation Center
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Saco Transportation Center
    8 min
  • 4
    Bus - 6060
    Wait for bus
    60
    St John St
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Portland City Hall
    57 min
  • 6
    Walk to ferry station
    Walk to ferry station
    Portland
    ID 109
    0.51 mi • 11 min
  • 7
    Ferry - DBDB
    Wait for ferry
    DB
    Chebeague Island
  • 8
    Ride to ferry station Cliff Island
    Ride to ferry station
    Cliff Island
    ID CF
    80 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and ferry via 50, 60 and DB

To get from Biddeford to Portland in Portland, ME, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one ferry line: take the 50 bus from Pete's Auto station to Saco Transportation Center station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 60 bus and finally take the DB ferry from Portland station to Cliff Island station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 36 min.

216min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 5050
Bus - 6060
Ferry - DBDB
Leaves from Pete's Auto

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Pete's Auto
    0.66 mi • 14 min
  • 2
    Bus - 5050
    Wait for bus
    50
    Saco Transportation Center
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Saco Transportation Center
    17 min
  • 4
    Bus - 6060
    Wait for bus
    60
    St John St
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Portland City Hall
    57 min
  • 6
    Walk to ferry station
    Walk to ferry station
    Portland
    ID 109
    0.51 mi • 11 min
  • 7
    Ferry - DBDB
    Wait for ferry
    DB
    Chebeague Island
  • 8
    Ride to ferry station Cliff Island
    Ride to ferry station
    Cliff Island
    ID CF
    80 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Biddeford to Portland

The distance between Biddeford, Portland, ME and Portland, Portland, ME is approximately 38.14 mi, which can typically be travelled in 225 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Biddeford to Portland by bus and ferry, so no matter how you choose to travel in Portland, ME – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Biddeford

Biddeford is located at Biddeford, Portland, ME and the nearest public transit station is Fiber Materials.

Bus stations close to Biddeford:

  • Fiber Materials
  • Elm & Drapeau - Bidd Industrial Park
  • Rte 1 & Precourt

Public transit stations close to Portland, Portland, ME

Portland is located at Portland, Portland, ME and the nearest public transit station is Cliff Island.

Ferry stations close to Portland:

  • Cliff Island
  • Chebeague Island
  • Long Island

Alternative route by bus and ferry via 50, 60 and DB

To get from Biddeford to Portland in Portland, ME, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one ferry line: take the 50 bus from Pete's Auto station to Saco Transportation Center station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 60 bus and finally take the DB ferry from Portland station to Cliff Island station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 36 min.

216min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 5050
Bus - 6060
Ferry - DBDB
Leaves from Pete's Auto

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Pete's Auto
    0.66 mi • 14 min
  • 2
    Bus - 5050
    Wait for bus
    50
    Saco Transportation Center
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Saco Transportation Center
    17 min
  • 4
    Bus - 6060
    Wait for bus
    60
    St John St
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Portland City Hall
    57 min
  • 6
    Walk to ferry station
    Walk to ferry station
    Portland
    ID 109
    0.51 mi • 11 min
  • 7
    Ferry - DBDB
    Wait for ferry
    DB
    Chebeague Island
  • 8
    Ride to ferry station Cliff Island
    Ride to ferry station
    Cliff Island
    ID CF
    80 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Biddeford to Portland?

    The fastest way takes 225 minutes, using Bus line 71, Bus line 60, Bus line DB.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Biddeford to Portland?

    The alternative route takes 216 minutes, using Bus line 50, Bus line 60, Bus line DB.

  • Is there a direct bus between Biddeford and Portland in Portland, ME?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one ferry line in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 45 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Biddeford to Portland in Portland, ME?

    The 71 bus line goes from Rte 1 & Precourt station near Biddeford to Saco Transportation Center station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one ferry line till Saco Transportation Center station near Portland in Portland, ME

  • How long does it take to travel from Biddeford to Portland in Portland, ME by bus and ferry?

    The total travel time between Biddeford and Portland in Portland, ME by bus and ferry is about 3 hr 45 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Biddeford to get to Portland in Portland, ME?

    Get on the 71 bus from the Rte 1 & Precourt stop near Biddeford in Portland, ME.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Biddeford and Portland in Portland, ME?

    Get off the bus at the Saco Transportation Center station, which is closest to Portland in Portland, ME.

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