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

By bus and ferry

To get from Portland to Saco in Portland, ME, you’ll need to take one ferry line and 2 bus lines: take the DB ferry from Cliff Island station to Portland station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 24 A bus and finally take the 60 bus from Western Ave/ Harbor Freight station to Saco Transportation Center station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 41 min.

281min
Ferry - DBDB
Bus - 24 A24 A
Bus - 6060
Leaves from Cliff Island

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from ferry station
    Start from ferry station
    Portland
  • 2
    Ferry - DBDB
    Wait for ferry
    DB
    Portland
  • 3
    Ride to ferry station
    Ride to ferry station
    Portland
    ID 109
    60 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 + Long Creek Dr
    ID 1179
    33 min
  • 7
    Bus - 6060
    Wait for bus
    60
    Saco Transportation Center
  • 8
    Ride to bus station Saco Transportation Center
    Ride to bus station
    Saco Transportation Center
    50 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and ferry via DB, 24 B and 60

To get from Portland to Saco in Portland, ME, you’ll need to take one ferry line and 2 bus lines: take the DB ferry from Cliff Island station to Portland station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 24 B bus and finally take the 60 bus from Western Ave/ Harbor Freight station to Saco Transportation Center station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 41 min.

281min
Ferry - DBDB
Bus - 24 B24 B
Bus - 6060
Leaves from Cliff Island

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from ferry station
    Start from ferry station
    Portland
  • 2
    Ferry - DBDB
    Wait for ferry
    DB
    Portland
  • 3
    Ride to ferry station
    Ride to ferry station
    Portland
    ID 109
    60 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Temple St + Fore St
    ID 1162
    790 yd • 10 min
  • 5
    Bus - 24 B24 B
    Wait for bus
    24 B
    295 Gannett Dr
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Western Ave + Long Creek Dr
    ID 1179
    43 min
  • 7
    Bus - 6060
    Wait for bus
    60
    Saco Transportation Center
  • 8
    Ride to bus station Saco Transportation Center
    Ride to bus station
    Saco Transportation Center
    50 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Portland to Saco

The distance between Portland, Portland, ME and Saco, Portland, ME is approximately 36.61 mi, which can typically be travelled in 281 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Portland to Saco 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, Portland, ME

Saco is located at Saco, Portland, ME and the nearest public transit station is Saco Transportation Center.

Train stations close to Saco:

  • Saco Amtrak Station

Bus stations close to Saco:

  • Saco Transportation Center
  • 190 Main St
  • 209 Main St

Related Routes

Alternative route by bus and ferry via DB, 24 B and 60

To get from Portland to Saco in Portland, ME, you’ll need to take one ferry line and 2 bus lines: take the DB ferry from Cliff Island station to Portland station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 24 B bus and finally take the 60 bus from Western Ave/ Harbor Freight station to Saco Transportation Center station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 41 min.

281min
Ferry - DBDB
Bus - 24 B24 B
Bus - 6060
Leaves from Cliff Island

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from ferry station
    Start from ferry station
    Portland
  • 2
    Ferry - DBDB
    Wait for ferry
    DB
    Portland
  • 3
    Ride to ferry station
    Ride to ferry station
    Portland
    ID 109
    60 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Temple St + Fore St
    ID 1162
    790 yd • 10 min
  • 5
    Bus - 24 B24 B
    Wait for bus
    24 B
    295 Gannett Dr
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Western Ave + Long Creek Dr
    ID 1179
    43 min
  • 7
    Bus - 6060
    Wait for bus
    60
    Saco Transportation Center
  • 8
    Ride to bus station Saco Transportation Center
    Ride to bus station
    Saco Transportation Center
    50 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 281 minutes, using Bus line DB, Bus line 24 A, Bus line 60.

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

    The alternative route takes 281 minutes, using Bus line DB, Bus line 24 B, Bus line 60.

  • Is there a direct ferry between Portland and Saco in Portland, ME?

    No, you’ll have to take one ferry line and 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 4 hr 41 min.

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

    The DB ferry line goes from Portland station near Portland to Portland station. From there you’ll have to take 2 bus lines till Saco Transportation Center station near Saco in Portland, ME

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

    The total travel time between Portland and Saco in Portland, ME by ferry and bus is about 4 hr 41 min.

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

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

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

    Get off the ferry at the Saco Transportation Center stop, which is closest to Saco in Portland, ME.

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