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

By bus and ferry

To get from South Portland to Portland in Portland, ME, take the 60 bus from Foden Rd/Western Ave station to Portland City Hall station. Next, take the DB ferry from Portland station to Cliff Island station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 52 min.

112min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 6060
Ferry - DBDB
Leaves from Foden Rd/Western Ave

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Foden Rd/Western Ave
    140 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 6060
    Wait for bus
    60
    St John St
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Portland City Hall
    13 min
  • 4
    Walk to ferry station
    Walk to ferry station
    Portland
    ID 109
    0.51 mi • 11 min
  • 5
    Ferry - DBDB
    Wait for ferry
    DB
    Chebeague Island
  • 6
    Ride to ferry station Cliff Island
    Ride to ferry station
    Cliff Island
    ID CF
    80 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and ferry via 5, 8 and DB

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 Congress St + Center St station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 8 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
Bus - 55
Bus - 88
Ferry - DBDB
Leaves from Western Ave + Foden Rd

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    South Portland
  • 2
    Bus - 55
    Wait for bus
    5
    Pulse
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Congress St + Center St
    ID 1117
    24 min
  • 4
    Bus - 88
    Wait for bus
    8
    Middle St + Franklin St
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Middle St + Franklin St
    ID 374
    7 min
  • 6
    Walk to ferry station
    Walk to ferry station
    Portland
    ID 109
    380 yd • 5 min
  • 7
    Ferry - DBDB
    Wait for ferry
    DB
    Chebeague Island
  • 8
    Ride to ferry station Cliff Island
    Ride to ferry station
    Cliff Island
    ID CF
    80 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 15.99 mi, which can typically be travelled in 112 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.

Public transit stations close to South Portland

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

Bus stations close to South Portland:

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

Public transit stations close to Portland, Portland, ME

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

Ferry stations close to Portland:

  • Chebeague Island
  • Long Island
  • Cliff Island

Alternative route by bus and ferry via 5, 8 and DB

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 Congress St + Center St station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 8 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
Bus - 55
Bus - 88
Ferry - DBDB
Leaves from Western Ave + Foden Rd

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    South Portland
  • 2
    Bus - 55
    Wait for bus
    5
    Pulse
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Congress St + Center St
    ID 1117
    24 min
  • 4
    Bus - 88
    Wait for bus
    8
    Middle St + Franklin St
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Middle St + Franklin St
    ID 374
    7 min
  • 6
    Walk to ferry station
    Walk to ferry station
    Portland
    ID 109
    380 yd • 5 min
  • 7
    Ferry - DBDB
    Wait for ferry
    DB
    Chebeague Island
  • 8
    Ride to ferry station Cliff Island
    Ride to ferry station
    Cliff Island
    ID CF
    80 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 112 minutes, using Bus line 60, Bus line DB.

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

    The alternative route takes 156 minutes, using Bus line 5, Bus line 8, Bus line DB.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and one ferry line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 52 min.

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

    The 60 bus line goes from Foden Rd/Western Ave station near South Portland to St John St station. From there you’ll have to take one ferry line till St John 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 1 hr 52 min.

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

    Get on the 60 bus from the Foden Rd/Western Ave 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 St John St station, which is closest to Portland in Portland, ME.

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