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

From Scarborough to Portland by bus and ferry

To get from Scarborough to Portland in Portland, ME, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one ferry line: take the 3 bus from Cummings Rd + Running Hill Rd station to Westbrook Hub Shelter 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 26 min. The bus and ferry schedule from Scarborough may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and ferry schedule to Portland on the Moovit app.

146min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 33
Bus - HSKHSK
Ferry - DBDB
Walk to Portland
Leaves from Cummings Rd + Running Hill Rd

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Cummings Rd + Running Hill Rd
    0.86 mi • 18 min
  • 2
    Bus - 33
    Wait for bus
    3
    Riverside St + Hannaford
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Westbrook Hub Shelter
    13 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Westbrook Hub Firehouse
    50 yd • 1 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
    29 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

Alternative route from Scarborough to Portland by bus and ferry via 3, 60 and DB

To get from Scarborough to Portland in Portland, ME, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one ferry line: take the 3 bus from Target I/B station to Maine Mall Jc Penney station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 60 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 30 min. The bus and ferry schedule from Scarborough may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and ferry schedule to Portland on the Moovit app.

150min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 33
Bus - 6060
Ferry - DBDB
Walk to Portland
Leaves from Target I/B

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Target I/B
    0.88 mi • 19 min
  • 2
    Bus - 33
    Wait for bus
    3
    Maine Mall Jc Penney
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Maine Mall Jc Penney
    6 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Maine Mall
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 6060
    Wait for bus
    60
    St John St
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Portland City Hall
    14 min
  • 7
    Walk to ferry station
    Walk to ferry station
    Casco Bay Lines Terminal
    ID CBL
    0.57 mi • 12 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
The Most Popular Urban Mobility App in Portland, ME.
All local mobility options in one app

Public transit directions from Scarborough to Portland

The distance between Scarborough, Portland, ME and Portland, Portland, ME is approximately 22 mi, which can typically be travelled in 146 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Scarborough 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 Scarborough to Portland

To check the bus and ferry schedule from Scarborough to Portland using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Scarborough) 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 Scarborough to Portland by bus and ferry via 3, 60 and DB

To get from Scarborough to Portland in Portland, ME, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one ferry line: take the 3 bus from Target I/B station to Maine Mall Jc Penney station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 60 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 30 min. The bus and ferry schedule from Scarborough may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and ferry schedule to Portland on the Moovit app.

150min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 33
Bus - 6060
Ferry - DBDB
Walk to Portland
Leaves from Target I/B

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Target I/B
    0.88 mi • 19 min
  • 2
    Bus - 33
    Wait for bus
    3
    Maine Mall Jc Penney
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Maine Mall Jc Penney
    6 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Maine Mall
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 6060
    Wait for bus
    60
    St John St
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Portland City Hall
    14 min
  • 7
    Walk to ferry station
    Walk to ferry station
    Casco Bay Lines Terminal
    ID CBL
    0.57 mi • 12 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 Scarborough to Portland?

    The fastest way takes 146 minutes, using Bus line 3, Bus line HSK, Ferry line DB.

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

    The alternative route takes 150 minutes, using Bus line 3, Bus line 60, Ferry line DB.

  • Is there a direct bus between Scarborough 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 26 min.

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

    The 3 bus line goes from Cummings Rd + Running Hill Rd station near Scarborough to Riverside St + Hannaford station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one ferry line till Riverside St + Hannaford station near Portland in Portland, ME.

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

    The total travel time between Scarborough and Portland in Portland, ME by bus and ferry is about 2 hr 26 min.

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

    Get on the 3 bus from the Cummings Rd + Running Hill Rd stop near Scarborough in Portland, ME.

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

    Get off the bus at the Riverside St + Hannaford station, which is closest to Portland in Portland, ME.

Popular Routes