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

From Freeport to Portland by bus and ferry

To get from Freeport to Portland in Portland, ME, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one ferry line: take the BRZ bus from Maine Beer Park/Ride I/B station to Portland Public Library 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 52 min.

172min
Bus - BRZBRZ
Bus - 88
Ferry - DBDB
Walk to Portland
Leaves from Maine Beer Park/Ride I/B

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Freeport
  • 2
    Bus - BRZBRZ
    Wait for bus
    BRZ
    Thompson's Point
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Portland Public Library
    32 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Congress St + Elm St
    90 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 88
    Wait for bus
    8
    Casco Bay Lines
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Casco Bay Lines
    7 min
  • 7
    Walk to ferry station
    Walk to ferry station
    Casco Bay Lines Terminal
    ID CBL
    280 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

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

To get from Freeport to Portland in Portland, ME, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one ferry line: take the BRZ bus from Maine Beer Park/Ride I/B station to Portland Public Library 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 52 min.

172min
Bus - BRZBRZ
Bus - HSKHSK
Ferry - DBDB
Walk to Portland
Leaves from Maine Beer Park/Ride I/B

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Freeport
  • 2
    Bus - BRZBRZ
    Wait for bus
    BRZ
    Thompson's Point
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Portland Public Library
    32 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Congress St + Elm St
    90 yd • 2 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 Freeport to Portland

The distance between Freeport, Portland, ME and Portland, Portland, ME is approximately 27.24 mi, which can typically be travelled in 172 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Freeport 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 Freeport

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

Train stations close to Freeport:

  • Freeport Amtrak Station

Bus stations close to Freeport:

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

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 Freeport to Portland by bus and ferry via BRZ, HSK and DB

To get from Freeport to Portland in Portland, ME, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one ferry line: take the BRZ bus from Maine Beer Park/Ride I/B station to Portland Public Library 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 52 min.

172min
Bus - BRZBRZ
Bus - HSKHSK
Ferry - DBDB
Walk to Portland
Leaves from Maine Beer Park/Ride I/B

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Freeport
  • 2
    Bus - BRZBRZ
    Wait for bus
    BRZ
    Thompson's Point
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Portland Public Library
    32 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Congress St + Elm St
    90 yd • 2 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 Freeport to Portland?

    The fastest way takes 172 minutes, using Bus line BRZ, Bus line 8, Ferry line DB.

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

    The alternative route takes 172 minutes, using Bus line BRZ, Bus line HSK, Ferry line DB.

  • Is there a direct bus between Freeport 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 52 min.

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

    The BRZ bus line goes from Thompson's Point station near Freeport to Portland Public Library station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one ferry line till Portland Public Library station near Portland in Portland, ME

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

    The total travel time between Freeport and Portland in Portland, ME by bus and ferry is about 2 hr 52 min.

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

    Get on the BRZ bus from the Thompson's Point stop near Freeport in Portland, ME.

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

    Get off the bus at the Portland Public Library station, which is closest to Portland in Portland, ME.

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