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

By bus and ferry

To get from Falmouth to Portland in Portland, ME, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one ferry line: take the 9B bus from West Falmouth Hannaford station to Auburn St + Garsoe Dr station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 9A bus and finally take the DB ferry from Portland station to Cliff Island station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 48 min.

108min
Bus - 9B9B
Bus - 9A9A
Ferry - DBDB
Leaves from West Falmouth Hannaford

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Falmouth
  • 2
    Bus - 9B9B
    Wait for bus
    9B
    Congress St + Valley St
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Auburn St + Garsoe Dr
    ID 675
    4 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Washington Ave + Auburn St
    ID 560
    80 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 9A9A
    Wait for bus
    9A
    Portland City Hall
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Congress St + Franklin St
    ID 113
    20 min
  • 7
    Walk to ferry station
    Walk to ferry station
    Portland
    ID 109
    680 yd • 8 min
  • 8
    Ferry - DBDB
    Wait for ferry
    DB
    Chebeague Island
  • 9
    Ride to ferry station Cliff Island
    Ride to ferry station
    Cliff Island
    ID CF
    60 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and ferry via 9A and DB

To get from Falmouth to Portland in Portland, ME, take the 9A bus from Washington Ave + Auburn St station to Congress St + Franklin St station. Next, take the DB ferry from Portland station to Cliff Island station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 57 min.

117min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 9A9A
Ferry - DBDB
Leaves from Washington Ave + Auburn St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Washington Ave + Auburn St
    ID 560
    0.98 mi • 21 min
  • 2
    Bus - 9A9A
    Wait for bus
    9A
    Portland City Hall
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Congress St + Franklin St
    ID 113
    20 min
  • 4
    Walk to ferry station
    Walk to ferry station
    Portland
    ID 109
    680 yd • 8 min
  • 5
    Ferry - DBDB
    Wait for ferry
    DB
    Chebeague Island
  • 6
    Ride to ferry station Cliff Island
    Ride to ferry station
    Cliff Island
    ID CF
    60 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Falmouth to Portland

The distance between Falmouth, Portland, ME and Portland, Portland, ME is approximately 15.87 mi, which can typically be travelled in 108 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Falmouth 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 Falmouth

Falmouth is located at Falmouth, Portland, ME and the nearest public transit station is West Falmouth Hannaford.

Bus stations close to Falmouth:

  • West Falmouth Hannaford
  • Gray Rd + 60 Gray Rd
  • Td Bank Falmouth

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
  • Long Island
  • Chebeague Island

Related Routes

Alternative route by bus and ferry via 9A and DB

To get from Falmouth to Portland in Portland, ME, take the 9A bus from Washington Ave + Auburn St station to Congress St + Franklin St station. Next, take the DB ferry from Portland station to Cliff Island station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 57 min.

117min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 9A9A
Ferry - DBDB
Leaves from Washington Ave + Auburn St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Washington Ave + Auburn St
    ID 560
    0.98 mi • 21 min
  • 2
    Bus - 9A9A
    Wait for bus
    9A
    Portland City Hall
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Congress St + Franklin St
    ID 113
    20 min
  • 4
    Walk to ferry station
    Walk to ferry station
    Portland
    ID 109
    680 yd • 8 min
  • 5
    Ferry - DBDB
    Wait for ferry
    DB
    Chebeague Island
  • 6
    Ride to ferry station Cliff Island
    Ride to ferry station
    Cliff Island
    ID CF
    60 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 108 minutes, using Bus line 9B, Bus line 9A, Bus line DB.

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

    The alternative route takes 117 minutes, using Bus line 9A, Bus line DB.

  • Is there a direct bus between Falmouth 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 1 hr 48 min.

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

    The 9B bus line goes from Congress St + Valley St station near Falmouth to Auburn St + Garsoe Dr station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one ferry line till Cliff Island station near Portland in Portland, ME

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

    The total travel time between Falmouth and Portland in Portland, ME by bus and ferry is about 1 hr 48 min.

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

    Get on the 9B bus from the Congress St + Valley St stop near Falmouth in Portland, ME.

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

    Get off the bus at the Cliff Island station, which is closest to Portland in Portland, ME.

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