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

From South Portland to Portland by bus and ferry

To get from South Portland to Portland in Portland, ME, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one ferry line: take the 5 bus from Western Ave + Foden Rd station to Forest Ave + Congress St station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 8 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 41 min. The bus and ferry schedule from South Portland may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and ferry schedule to Portland on the Moovit app.

161min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 55
Bus - 88
Ferry - DBDB
Walk to Portland
Leaves from Western Ave + Foden Rd

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Western Ave + Foden Rd
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 55
    Wait for bus
    5
    Forest Ave + Congress St
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Forest Ave + Congress St
    21 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Congress St + Forest Ave
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 88
    Wait for bus
    8
    Casco Bay Lines
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Casco Bay Lines
    9 min
  • 7
    Walk to ferry station
    Walk to ferry station
    Casco Bay Lines Terminal
    ID CBL
    190 yd • 3 min
  • 8
    Ferry - DBDB
    Wait for ferry
    DB
    Chebeague Island
  • 9
    Ride to ferry station
    Ride to ferry station
    Cliff Island
    ID CF
    85 min
  • 10
    Walk to Portland
    Walk to
    Portland
    20 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from South Portland to Portland

The distance between South Portland, Portland, ME and Portland, Portland, ME is approximately 16.11 mi, which can typically be travelled in 161 min. Moovit will show you the directions from South Portland 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 South Portland to Portland

To check the bus and ferry schedule from South Portland to Portland using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (South Portland) 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.

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Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 161 minutes, using Bus line 5, Bus line 8, Ferry line DB.

  • Is there a direct bus between South Portland 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 41 min.

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

    The 5 bus line goes from Western Ave + Foden Rd station near South Portland to Forest Ave + Congress St station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one ferry line till Forest Ave + Congress St station near Portland in Portland, ME.

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

    The total travel time between South Portland and Portland in Portland, ME by bus and ferry is about 2 hr 41 min.

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

    Get on the 5 bus from the Western Ave + Foden Rd stop near South Portland in Portland, ME.

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

    Get off the bus at the Forest Ave + Congress St station, which is closest to Portland in Portland, ME.

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