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

From Portland to Freeport by bus and ferry

To get from Portland to Freeport in Portland, ME, you’ll need to take one ferry line and 2 bus lines: take the DB ferry from Cliff Island station to Casco Bay Lines Terminal station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 8 bus and finally take the BRZ bus from Congress St + India St station to Maine Beer Park/Ride O/B station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 6 min. The bus and ferry schedule from Portland may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and ferry schedule to Freeport on the Moovit app.

186min
Walk to ferry station
Ferry - DBDB
Bus - 88
Bus - BRZBRZ
Walk to Freeport
Leaves from Cliff Island

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to ferry station
    Walk to ferry station
    Cliff Island
    ID CF
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Ferry - DBDB
    Wait for ferry
    DB
    Gates 2, 3, Or 4
  • 3
    Ride to ferry station
    Ride to ferry station
    Casco Bay Lines Terminal
    ID CBL
    60 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Casco Bay Lines
    280 yd • 4 min
  • 5
    Bus - 88
    Wait for bus
    8
    Maine Medical Center
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    India St + 103 India St
    5 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Congress St + India St
    130 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - BRZBRZ
    Wait for bus
    BRZ
    Brunswick Train Station
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Maine Beer Park/Ride O/B
    31 min
  • 10
    Walk to Freeport
    Walk to
    Freeport
    20 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Portland to Freeport by bus and ferry via DB and BRZ

To get from Portland to Freeport in Portland, ME, take the DB ferry from Cliff Island station to Casco Bay Lines Terminal station. Next, take the BRZ bus from Congress St + India St station to Maine Beer Park/Ride O/B station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 6 min. The bus and ferry schedule from Portland may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and ferry schedule to Freeport on the Moovit app.

186min
Walk to ferry station
Ferry - DBDB
Bus - BRZBRZ
Walk to Freeport
Leaves from Cliff Island

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to ferry station
    Walk to ferry station
    Cliff Island
    ID CF
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Ferry - DBDB
    Wait for ferry
    DB
    Gates 2, 3, Or 4
  • 3
    Ride to ferry station
    Ride to ferry station
    Casco Bay Lines Terminal
    ID CBL
    60 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Congress St + India St
    0.56 mi • 12 min
  • 5
    Bus - BRZBRZ
    Wait for bus
    BRZ
    Brunswick Train Station
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Maine Beer Park/Ride O/B
    31 min
  • 7
    Walk to Freeport
    Walk to
    Freeport
    20 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Portland to Freeport

The distance between Portland, Portland, ME and Freeport, Portland, ME is approximately 26.43 mi, which can typically be travelled in 186 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Portland to Freeport by bus and ferry, so no matter how you choose to travel in Portland, ME – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus And Ferry schedule from Portland to Freeport

To check the bus and ferry schedule from Portland to Freeport using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Portland) and destination (Freeport), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus and ferry routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus and ferry, as well as real-time updates for delays or changes. Use this information to plan your trip and stay up to date with the latest bus and ferry schedules.

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Alternative route from Portland to Freeport by bus and ferry via DB and BRZ

To get from Portland to Freeport in Portland, ME, take the DB ferry from Cliff Island station to Casco Bay Lines Terminal station. Next, take the BRZ bus from Congress St + India St station to Maine Beer Park/Ride O/B station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 6 min. The bus and ferry schedule from Portland may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and ferry schedule to Freeport on the Moovit app.

186min
Walk to ferry station
Ferry - DBDB
Bus - BRZBRZ
Walk to Freeport
Leaves from Cliff Island

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to ferry station
    Walk to ferry station
    Cliff Island
    ID CF
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Ferry - DBDB
    Wait for ferry
    DB
    Gates 2, 3, Or 4
  • 3
    Ride to ferry station
    Ride to ferry station
    Casco Bay Lines Terminal
    ID CBL
    60 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Congress St + India St
    0.56 mi • 12 min
  • 5
    Bus - BRZBRZ
    Wait for bus
    BRZ
    Brunswick Train Station
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Maine Beer Park/Ride O/B
    31 min
  • 7
    Walk to Freeport
    Walk to
    Freeport
    20 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 186 minutes, using Ferry line DB, Bus line 8, Bus line BRZ.

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

    The alternative route takes 186 minutes, using Ferry line DB, Bus line BRZ.

  • Is there a direct ferry between Portland and Freeport in Portland, ME?

    No, you’ll have to take one ferry line and 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 6 min.

  • Which ferry line goes from Portland to Freeport in Portland, ME?

    The DB ferry line goes from Cliff Island station near Portland to Gates 2, 3, Or 4 station. From there you’ll have to take 2 bus lines till Gates 2, 3, Or 4 station near Freeport in Portland, ME.

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

    The total travel time between Portland and Freeport in Portland, ME by ferry and bus is about 3 hr 6 min.

  • Where do I get on the ferry near Portland to get to Freeport in Portland, ME?

    Get on the DB ferry from the Cliff Island station near Portland in Portland, ME.

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

    Get off the ferry at the Gates 2, 3, Or 4 stop, which is closest to Freeport in Portland, ME.

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