How to get from Portland Transportation Center to Portland by bus and ferry?

Portland Transportation Center to Portland - Bus Schedule

The 1 bus from Portland Transportation Center to Portland runs from 5:08 AM to 10:33 PM, with departures every 30 min-1 hr. The trip takes about 2 hr 5 min, with regular service throughout the operating hours.

From Portland Transportation Center to Portland by bus and ferry

To get from Portland Transportation Center to Portland in Portland, ME, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one ferry line: take the 1 bus from Thompson's Point station to Congress St + Elm 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 5 min. The bus and ferry schedule from Portland Transportation Center may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and ferry schedule to Portland on the Moovit app.

125min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 11
Bus - 88
Ferry - DBDB
Walk to Portland
Leaves from Thompson's Point

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Thompson's Point
    200 yd • 3 min
  • 2
    Bus - 11
    Wait for bus
    1
    East End School
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Congress St + Elm St
    13 min
  • 4
    Bus - 88
    Wait for bus
    8
    Casco Bay Lines
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Casco Bay Lines
    6 min
  • 6
    Walk to ferry station
    Walk to ferry station
    Casco Bay Lines Terminal
    ID CBL
    190 yd • 3 min
  • 7
    Ferry - DBDB
    Wait for ferry
    DB
    Chebeague Island
  • 8
    Ride to ferry station
    Ride to ferry station
    Cliff Island
    ID CF
    75 min
  • 9
    Walk to Portland
    Walk to
    Portland
    20 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Portland Transportation Center to Portland

The distance between Portland Transportation Center, Portland, ME and Portland, Portland, ME is approximately 13.53 mi, which can typically be traveled in 125 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Portland Transportation Center 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 Portland Transportation Center to Portland

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

    The fastest way takes 125 minutes, using Bus line 1, Bus line 8, Ferry line DB.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one ferry line in total. The total traveling time is 2 hr 5 min.

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

    The 1 bus line goes from Thompson's Point station near Portland Transportation Center to Congress St + Elm St station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one ferry line till Congress St + Elm St station near Portland in Portland, ME.

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

    The total travel time between Portland Transportation Center and Portland in Portland, ME by bus and ferry is about 2 hr 5 min.

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

    Get on the 1 bus from the Thompson's Point stop near Portland Transportation Center in Portland, ME.

  • Where do I get off the bus when traveling between Portland Transportation Center and Portland in Portland, ME?

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

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