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. The bus and ferry schedule from Freeport may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and ferry schedule to Portland on the Moovit app.

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

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Maine Beer Park/Ride I/B
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 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. The bus and ferry schedule from Freeport may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and ferry schedule to Portland on the Moovit app.

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

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Maine Beer Park/Ride I/B
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 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.

Bus And Ferry schedule from Freeport to Portland

To check the bus and ferry schedule from Freeport to Portland using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Freeport) and destination (Portland), 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.

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. The bus and ferry schedule from Freeport may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and ferry schedule to Portland on the Moovit app.

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

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Maine Beer Park/Ride I/B
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 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 Maine Beer Park/Ride I/B station near Freeport to Thompson's Point station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one ferry line till Thompson's Point 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 Maine Beer Park/Ride I/B 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 Thompson's Point station, which is closest to Portland in Portland, ME.

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