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How to get from Long Island to South Portland by bus and ferry?

By bus and ferry

To get from Long Island to South Portland in Portland, ME, take the DB ferry from Long Island station to Portland station. Next, take the 24 A bus from Temple St + Fore St station to Western Ave + Foden Rd station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 30 min.

90min
Ferry - DBDB
Bus - 24 A24 A
Walk to South Portland
Leaves from Long Island

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from ferry station
    Start from ferry station
    Long Island
  • 2
    Ferry - DBDB
    Wait for ferry
    DB
    Portland
  • 3
    Ride to ferry station
    Ride to ferry station
    Portland
    ID 109
    35 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Temple St + Fore St
    ID 1162
    790 yd • 10 min
  • 5
    Bus - 24 A24 A
    Wait for bus
    24 A
    295 Gannett Dr
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Western Ave + Foden Rd
    ID 1180
    34 min
  • 7
    Walk to South Portland
    Walk to
    South Portland
    180 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and ferry via IB, IB and 24 A

To get from Long Island to South Portland in Portland, ME, you’ll need to take 2 ferry lines and one bus line: take the IB ferry from Long Island station to Diamond Cove station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the IB ferry and finally take the 24 A bus from Temple St + Fore St station to Western Ave + Foden Rd station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 5 min.

125min
Ferry - IBIB
Ferry - IBIB
Bus - 24 A24 A
Walk to South Portland
Leaves from Long Island

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from ferry station
    Start from ferry station
    Long Island
  • 2
    Ferry - IBIB
    Wait for ferry
    IB
    Diamond Cove
  • 3
    Ride to ferry station
    Ride to ferry station
    Diamond Cove
    ID DC
    14 min
  • 4
    Ferry - IBIB
    Wait for ferry
    IB
    Portland
  • 5
    Ride to ferry station
    Ride to ferry station
    Portland
    ID 109
    35 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Temple St + Fore St
    ID 1162
    790 yd • 10 min
  • 7
    Bus - 24 A24 A
    Wait for bus
    24 A
    295 Gannett Dr
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Western Ave + Foden Rd
    ID 1180
    34 min
  • 9
    Walk to South Portland
    Walk to
    South Portland
    180 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Long Island to South Portland

The distance between Long Island, Portland, ME and South Portland, Portland, ME is approximately 13.83 mi, which can typically be travelled in 90 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Long Island to South 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 South Portland, Portland, ME

South Portland is located at South Portland, Portland, ME and the nearest public transit station is Western Ave + Foden Rd.

Train stations close to South Portland:

  • Portland Station

Bus stations close to South Portland:

  • Western Ave + Foden Rd
  • Foden Rd + Western Ave
  • Foden Rd/Western Ave

Alternative route by bus and ferry via IB, IB and 24 A

To get from Long Island to South Portland in Portland, ME, you’ll need to take 2 ferry lines and one bus line: take the IB ferry from Long Island station to Diamond Cove station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the IB ferry and finally take the 24 A bus from Temple St + Fore St station to Western Ave + Foden Rd station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 5 min.

125min
Ferry - IBIB
Ferry - IBIB
Bus - 24 A24 A
Walk to South Portland
Leaves from Long Island

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from ferry station
    Start from ferry station
    Long Island
  • 2
    Ferry - IBIB
    Wait for ferry
    IB
    Diamond Cove
  • 3
    Ride to ferry station
    Ride to ferry station
    Diamond Cove
    ID DC
    14 min
  • 4
    Ferry - IBIB
    Wait for ferry
    IB
    Portland
  • 5
    Ride to ferry station
    Ride to ferry station
    Portland
    ID 109
    35 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Temple St + Fore St
    ID 1162
    790 yd • 10 min
  • 7
    Bus - 24 A24 A
    Wait for bus
    24 A
    295 Gannett Dr
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Western Ave + Foden Rd
    ID 1180
    34 min
  • 9
    Walk to South Portland
    Walk to
    South Portland
    180 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Long Island to South Portland?

    The fastest way takes 90 minutes, using Bus line DB, Bus line 24 A.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Long Island to South Portland?

    The alternative route takes 125 minutes, using Bus line IB, Bus line IB, Bus line 24 A.

  • Is there a direct ferry between Long Island and South Portland in Portland, ME?

    No, you’ll have to take one ferry line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 30 min.

  • Which ferry line goes from Long Island to South Portland in Portland, ME?

    The DB ferry line goes from Portland station near Long Island to Portland station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till South Portland station near South Portland in Portland, ME

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

    The total travel time between Long Island and South Portland in Portland, ME by ferry and bus is about 1 hr 30 min.

  • Where do I get on the ferry near Long Island to get to South Portland in Portland, ME?

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

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

    Get off the ferry at the South Portland stop, which is closest to South Portland in Portland, ME.

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