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How to get from Old Orchard Beach to Freeport by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from Old Orchard Beach to Freeport in Portland, ME, take the 52 bus from Cascade Plaza station to Saco Transportation Center station. Next, take the DOWNEASTER train from Saco Amtrak Station station to Freeport Amtrak Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 44 min.

164min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 5252
Train - DOWNEASTERDOWNEASTER
Walk to Freeport
Leaves from Cascade Plaza

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Cascade Plaza
    0.6 mi • 13 min
  • 2
    Bus - 5252
    Wait for bus
    52
    Saco Transportation Center
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Saco Transportation Center
    20 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Saco Amtrak Station
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - DOWNEASTERDOWNEASTER
    Wait for train
    DOWNEASTER
    Brunswick Amtrak Station
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Freeport Amtrak Station
    60 min
  • 7
    Walk to Freeport
    Walk to
    Freeport
    1.6 mi • 33 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and train via 53 and DOWNEASTER

To get from Old Orchard Beach to Freeport in Portland, ME, take the 53 bus from Cascade Plaza station to Saco Transportation Center station. Next, take the DOWNEASTER train from Saco Amtrak Station station to Freeport Amtrak Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 49 min.

229min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 5353
Train - DOWNEASTERDOWNEASTER
Walk to Freeport
Leaves from Cascade Plaza

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Cascade Plaza
    0.6 mi • 13 min
  • 2
    Bus - 5353
    Wait for bus
    53
    Saco Transportation Center
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Saco Transportation Center
    23 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Saco Amtrak Station
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - DOWNEASTERDOWNEASTER
    Wait for train
    DOWNEASTER
    Brunswick Amtrak Station
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Freeport Amtrak Station
    60 min
  • 7
    Walk to Freeport
    Walk to
    Freeport
    1.6 mi • 33 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Old Orchard Beach to Freeport

The distance between Old Orchard Beach, Portland, ME and Freeport, Portland, ME is approximately 43.69 mi, which can typically be travelled in 164 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Old Orchard Beach to Freeport by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Portland, ME – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Old Orchard Beach

Old Orchard Beach is located at Old Orchard Beach, Portland, ME and the nearest public transit station is Cascade Plaza.

Bus stations close to Old Orchard Beach:

  • Cascade Plaza
  • Seaglass Terrace & Cascade Rd

Public transit stations close to Freeport, Portland, ME

Freeport is located at Freeport, Portland, ME and the nearest public transit station is Maine Beer Park/Ride I/B.

Train stations close to Freeport:

  • Freeport Amtrak Station

Bus stations close to Freeport:

  • Maine Beer Park/Ride I/B
  • Maine Beer Park/Ride O/B

Alternative route by bus and train via 53 and DOWNEASTER

To get from Old Orchard Beach to Freeport in Portland, ME, take the 53 bus from Cascade Plaza station to Saco Transportation Center station. Next, take the DOWNEASTER train from Saco Amtrak Station station to Freeport Amtrak Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 49 min.

229min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 5353
Train - DOWNEASTERDOWNEASTER
Walk to Freeport
Leaves from Cascade Plaza

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Cascade Plaza
    0.6 mi • 13 min
  • 2
    Bus - 5353
    Wait for bus
    53
    Saco Transportation Center
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Saco Transportation Center
    23 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Saco Amtrak Station
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - DOWNEASTERDOWNEASTER
    Wait for train
    DOWNEASTER
    Brunswick Amtrak Station
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Freeport Amtrak Station
    60 min
  • 7
    Walk to Freeport
    Walk to
    Freeport
    1.6 mi • 33 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Old Orchard Beach to Freeport?

    The fastest way takes 164 minutes, using Bus line 52, Bus line DOWNEASTER.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Old Orchard Beach to Freeport?

    The alternative route takes 229 minutes, using Bus line 53, Bus line DOWNEASTER.

  • Is there a direct bus between Old Orchard Beach and Freeport in Portland, ME?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 44 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Old Orchard Beach to Freeport in Portland, ME?

    The 52 bus line goes from Cascade Plaza station near Old Orchard Beach to Saco Transportation Center station. From there you’ll have to take one train line till Saco Transportation Center station near Freeport in Portland, ME

  • How long does it take to travel from Old Orchard Beach to Freeport in Portland, ME by bus and train?

    The total travel time between Old Orchard Beach and Freeport in Portland, ME by bus and train is about 2 hr 44 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Old Orchard Beach to get to Freeport in Portland, ME?

    Get on the 52 bus from the Cascade Plaza stop near Old Orchard Beach in Portland, ME.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Old Orchard Beach and Freeport in Portland, ME?

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

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