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

From Saco to Portland by bus and ferry

To get from Saco to Portland in Portland, ME, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one ferry line: take the 70 bus from Saco Transportation Center station to Congress St + Center St station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 8 bus and finally take the DB ferry from Casco Bay Lines Terminal station to Cliff Island station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 36 min.

156min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 7070
Bus - 88
Ferry - DBDB
Walk to Portland
Leaves from Saco Transportation Center

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Saco Transportation Center
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 7070
    Wait for bus
    70
    Forest Ave + Bedford St
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Congress St + Center St
    38 min
  • 4
    Bus - 88
    Wait for bus
    8
    Casco Bay Lines
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Casco Bay Lines
    8 min
  • 6
    Walk to ferry station
    Walk to ferry station
    Casco Bay Lines Terminal
    ID CBL
    280 yd • 4 min
  • 7
    Ferry - DBDB
    Wait for ferry
    DB
    Chebeague Island
  • 8
    Ride to ferry station
    Ride to ferry station
    Cliff Island
    ID CF
    75 min
  • 9
    Walk to Portland
    Walk to
    Portland
    20 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Saco to Portland by bus and ferry via 70, HSK and DB

To get from Saco to Portland in Portland, ME, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one ferry line: take the 70 bus from Saco Transportation Center station to Congress St + Center St station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the HSK bus and finally take the DB ferry from Casco Bay Lines Terminal station to Cliff Island station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 36 min.

156min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 7070
Bus - HSKHSK
Ferry - DBDB
Walk to Portland
Leaves from Saco Transportation Center

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Saco Transportation Center
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 7070
    Wait for bus
    70
    Forest Ave + Bedford St
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Congress St + Center St
    38 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Congress St + Elm St
    190 yd • 3 min
  • 5
    Bus - HSKHSK
    Wait for bus
    HSK
    Hancock St + Thames St
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Franklin St + Fore St Sb
    4 min
  • 7
    Walk to ferry station
    Walk to ferry station
    Casco Bay Lines Terminal
    ID CBL
    320 yd • 4 min
  • 8
    Ferry - DBDB
    Wait for ferry
    DB
    Chebeague Island
  • 9
    Ride to ferry station
    Ride to ferry station
    Cliff Island
    ID CF
    75 min
  • 10
    Walk to Portland
    Walk to
    Portland
    20 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Saco to Portland

The distance between Saco, Portland, ME and Portland, Portland, ME is approximately 29.7 mi, which can typically be travelled in 156 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Saco 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 Saco

Saco is located at Saco, Portland, ME and the nearest public transit station is 190 Main St.

Bus stations close to Saco:

  • 190 Main St
  • 209 Main St
  • 244 Main St - Pharmacy

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 from Saco to Portland by bus and ferry via 70, HSK and DB

To get from Saco to Portland in Portland, ME, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one ferry line: take the 70 bus from Saco Transportation Center station to Congress St + Center St station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the HSK bus and finally take the DB ferry from Casco Bay Lines Terminal station to Cliff Island station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 36 min.

156min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 7070
Bus - HSKHSK
Ferry - DBDB
Walk to Portland
Leaves from Saco Transportation Center

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Saco Transportation Center
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 7070
    Wait for bus
    70
    Forest Ave + Bedford St
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Congress St + Center St
    38 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Congress St + Elm St
    190 yd • 3 min
  • 5
    Bus - HSKHSK
    Wait for bus
    HSK
    Hancock St + Thames St
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Franklin St + Fore St Sb
    4 min
  • 7
    Walk to ferry station
    Walk to ferry station
    Casco Bay Lines Terminal
    ID CBL
    320 yd • 4 min
  • 8
    Ferry - DBDB
    Wait for ferry
    DB
    Chebeague Island
  • 9
    Ride to ferry station
    Ride to ferry station
    Cliff Island
    ID CF
    75 min
  • 10
    Walk to Portland
    Walk to
    Portland
    20 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 156 minutes, using Bus line 70, Bus line 8, Ferry line DB.

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

    The alternative route takes 156 minutes, using Bus line 70, Bus line HSK, Ferry line DB.

  • Is there a direct bus between Saco 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 2 hr 36 min.

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

    The 70 bus line goes from Saco Transportation Center station near Saco to Forest Ave + Bedford St station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one ferry line till Forest Ave + Bedford St station near Portland in Portland, ME

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

    The total travel time between Saco and Portland in Portland, ME by bus and ferry is about 2 hr 36 min.

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

    Get on the 70 bus from the Saco Transportation Center stop near Saco in Portland, ME.

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

    Get off the bus at the Forest Ave + Bedford St station, which is closest to Portland in Portland, ME.

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