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

By bus and ferry

To get from Portland to Falmouth in Portland, ME, take the DB ferry from Cliff Island station to Portland station. Next, take the 9B bus from Congress St + Hampshire St station to West Falmouth Hannaford station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 20 min.

140min
Ferry - DBDB
Bus - 9B9B
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
    Congress St + Hampshire St
    ID 141
    710 yd • 9 min
  • 5
    Bus - 9B9B
    Wait for bus
    9B
    West Falmouth Hannaford
  • 6
    Ride to bus station West Falmouth Hannaford
    Ride to bus station
    West Falmouth Hannaford
    ID 227
    22 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and ferry via DB, HSK and 9A

To get from Portland to Falmouth 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 HSK bus and finally take the 9A bus from Stevens Ave + Brighton Ave station to Washington Ave + Auburn St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 15 min.

135min
Ferry - DBDB
Bus - HSKHSK
Bus - 9A9A
Walk to Falmouth
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
    Franklin St + Fore St Nb
    ID 101
    330 yd • 4 min
  • 5
    Bus - HSKHSK
    Wait for bus
    HSK
    Usm Campus Gorham
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Brighton Ave + Stevens Ave
    ID 85
    14 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Stevens Ave + Brighton Ave
    ID 502
    130 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 9A9A
    Wait for bus
    9A
    Washington Ave + Auburn St
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Washington Ave + Auburn St
    ID 560
    23 min
  • 10
    Walk to Falmouth
    Walk to
    Falmouth
    0.98 mi • 21 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Portland to Falmouth

The distance between Portland, Portland, ME and Falmouth, Portland, ME is approximately 15.74 mi, which can typically be travelled in 140 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Portland to Falmouth 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 Falmouth, Portland, ME

Falmouth is located at Falmouth, Portland, ME and the nearest public transit station is Td Bank Falmouth.

Bus stations close to Falmouth:

  • Td Bank Falmouth
  • West Falmouth Hannaford
  • Gray Rd + 25 Gray Rd

Related Routes

Alternative route by bus and ferry via DB, HSK and 9A

To get from Portland to Falmouth 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 HSK bus and finally take the 9A bus from Stevens Ave + Brighton Ave station to Washington Ave + Auburn St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 15 min.

135min
Ferry - DBDB
Bus - HSKHSK
Bus - 9A9A
Walk to Falmouth
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
    Franklin St + Fore St Nb
    ID 101
    330 yd • 4 min
  • 5
    Bus - HSKHSK
    Wait for bus
    HSK
    Usm Campus Gorham
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Brighton Ave + Stevens Ave
    ID 85
    14 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Stevens Ave + Brighton Ave
    ID 502
    130 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 9A9A
    Wait for bus
    9A
    Washington Ave + Auburn St
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Washington Ave + Auburn St
    ID 560
    23 min
  • 10
    Walk to Falmouth
    Walk to
    Falmouth
    0.98 mi • 21 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 140 minutes, using Bus line DB, Bus line 9B.

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

    The alternative route takes 135 minutes, using Bus line DB, Bus line HSK, Bus line 9A.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one ferry line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 20 min.

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

    The DB ferry line goes from Portland station near Portland to Portland station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Portland station near Falmouth in Portland, ME

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

    The total travel time between Portland and Falmouth in Portland, ME by ferry and bus is about 2 hr 20 min.

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

    Get off the ferry at the Portland stop, which is closest to Falmouth in Portland, ME.

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