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

By bus and ferry

To get from Portland to South Portland in Portland, ME, take the DB ferry from Cliff Island station to Portland station. Next, take the 24 A bus from Temple St + Fore St station to Western Ave + Foden Rd station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 55 min.

115min
Ferry - DBDB
Bus - 24 A24 A
Walk to South Portland
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 + Foden Rd
    ID 1180
    34 min
  • 7
    Walk to South Portland
    Walk to
    South Portland
    180 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Portland to South Portland

The distance between Portland, Portland, ME and South Portland, Portland, ME is approximately 17.52 mi, which can typically be travelled in 115 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Portland to South 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 South Portland, Portland, ME

South Portland is located at South Portland, Portland, ME and the nearest public transit station is Western Ave + Foden Rd.

Train stations close to South Portland:

  • Portland Station

Bus stations close to South Portland:

  • Western Ave + Foden Rd
  • Foden Rd + Western Ave
  • Foden Rd/Western Ave

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 115 minutes, using Bus line DB, Bus line 24 A.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one ferry line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 55 min.

  • Which ferry line goes from Portland to South Portland 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 South Portland in Portland, ME

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

    The total travel time between Portland and South Portland in Portland, ME by ferry and bus is about 1 hr 55 min.

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

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

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