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 Portland station to Cliff Island station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 36 min.

156min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 33
Bus - HSKHSK
Ferry - DBDB
Leaves from Cummings Rd + Running Hill Rd

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Cummings Rd + Running Hill Rd
    ID 772
    0.85 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
    ID 348
    13 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Westbrook Hub Firehouse
    ID 761
    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
    ID 102
    28 min
  • 7
    Walk to ferry station
    Walk to ferry station
    Portland
    ID 109
    250 yd • 3 min
  • 8
    Ferry - DBDB
    Wait for ferry
    DB
    Chebeague Island
  • 9
    Ride to ferry station Cliff Island
    Ride to ferry station
    Cliff Island
    ID CF
    85 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 Portland station to Cliff Island station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 40 min.

160min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 33
Bus - 6060
Ferry - DBDB
Leaves from Target I/B

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Target I/B
    ID 773
    0.88 mi • 18 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
    ID 1112
    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
    15 min
  • 7
    Walk to ferry station
    Walk to ferry station
    Portland
    ID 109
    0.51 mi • 11 min
  • 8
    Ferry - DBDB
    Wait for ferry
    DB
    Chebeague Island
  • 9
    Ride to ferry station Cliff Island
    Ride to ferry station
    Cliff Island
    ID CF
    85 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Scarborough to Portland

The distance between Scarborough, Portland, ME and Portland, Portland, ME is approximately 21.24 mi, which can typically be travelled in 156 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.

Public transit stations close to Scarborough

Scarborough is located at Scarborough, Portland, ME and the nearest public transit station is Gallery Blvd + Lowes.

Bus stations close to Scarborough:

  • Gallery Blvd + Lowes
  • Spring St + Payne Rd
  • Spring St + 55 Spring St

Public transit stations close to Portland, Portland, ME

Portland is located at Portland, Portland, ME and the nearest public transit station is Cliff Island.

Ferry stations close to Portland:

  • Cliff Island
  • Chebeague Island
  • Long Island

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 Portland station to Cliff Island station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 40 min.

160min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 33
Bus - 6060
Ferry - DBDB
Leaves from Target I/B

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Target I/B
    ID 773
    0.88 mi • 18 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
    ID 1112
    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
    15 min
  • 7
    Walk to ferry station
    Walk to ferry station
    Portland
    ID 109
    0.51 mi • 11 min
  • 8
    Ferry - DBDB
    Wait for ferry
    DB
    Chebeague Island
  • 9
    Ride to ferry station Cliff Island
    Ride to ferry station
    Cliff Island
    ID CF
    85 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 156 minutes, using Bus line 3, Bus line HSK, Bus line DB.

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

    The alternative route takes 160 minutes, using Bus line 3, Bus line 60, Bus 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 36 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 36 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.