How to get from Bowdoin College to Portland by bus and ferry?

Bowdoin College to Portland - Bus Schedule

The BRZ bus from Bowdoin College to Portland runs from 5:45 AM to 9:15 PM, with departures every 30 min-1 hr 35 min. The trip takes about 3 hr 9 min, with regular service throughout the operating hours.

From Bowdoin College to Portland by bus and ferry

To get from Bowdoin College to Portland in Portland, ME, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one ferry line: take the BRZ bus from Brunswick Train Station station to Portland Public Library 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 3 hr 9 min. The bus and ferry schedule from Bowdoin College may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and ferry schedule to Portland on the Moovit app.

189min
Walk to bus station
Bus - BRZBRZ
Bus - 88
Ferry - DBDB
Walk to Portland
Leaves from Brunswick Train Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Brunswick Train Station
    130 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - BRZBRZ
    Wait for bus
    BRZ
    Thompson's Point
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Portland Public Library
    56 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Congress St + Elm St
    90 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 88
    Wait for bus
    8
    Casco Bay Lines
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Casco Bay Lines
    6 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
    95 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 Bowdoin College to Portland

The distance between Bowdoin College, Portland, ME and Portland, Portland, ME is approximately 39.29 mi, which can typically be travelled in 189 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Bowdoin College 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 Bowdoin College to Portland

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

    The fastest way takes 189 minutes, using Bus line BRZ, Bus line 8, Ferry line DB.

  • Is there a direct bus between Bowdoin College 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 3 hr 9 min.

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

    The BRZ bus line goes from Brunswick Train Station near Bowdoin College to Portland Public Library station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one ferry line till Portland Public Library station near Portland in Portland, ME.

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

    The total travel time between Bowdoin College and Portland in Portland, ME by bus and ferry is about 3 hr 9 min.

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

    Get on the BRZ bus from the Brunswick Train Station near Bowdoin College in Portland, ME.

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

    Get off the bus at the Portland Public Library station, which is closest to Portland in Portland, ME.

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