How to get from Cliff Island to Saco by bus, ferry and train?

From Cliff Island to Saco by bus, ferry and train

To get from Cliff Island to Saco you’ll need to take one ferry line, one bus line and one train line: take the DB ferry from Cliff Island station to Casco Bay Lines Terminal station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 1 bus and finally take the DOWNEASTER train from Portland Station station to Saco Amtrak Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 51 min. The bus, ferry and train schedule from Cliff Island may change. We recommend you check the updated bus, ferry and train schedule to Saco on the Moovit app.

171min
Ferry - DBDB
Bus - 11
Train - DOWNEASTERDOWNEASTER
Walk to Saco
Leaves from Cliff Island

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from ferry station
    Start from ferry station
    Cliff Island
  • 2
    Ferry - DBDB
    Wait for ferry
    DB
    Gates 2, 3, Or 4
  • 3
    Ride to ferry station
    Ride to ferry station
    Casco Bay Lines Terminal
    ID CBL
    60 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Congress St + Franklin St
    760 yd • 9 min
  • 5
    Bus - 11
    Wait for bus
    1
    Thompson's Point
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    PTC
    21 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Portland Station
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Train - DOWNEASTERDOWNEASTER
    Wait for train
    DOWNEASTER
    Boston
  • 9
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Saco Amtrak Station
    25 min
  • 10
    Walk to Saco
    Walk to
    Saco
    Main Street
    850 yd • 10 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Cliff Island to Saco

The distance between Cliff Island and Saco is approximately 29.17 mi, which can typically be travelled in 171 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Cliff Island to Saco by bus, ferry and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Saco – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus, Ferry And Train schedule from Cliff Island to Saco

To check the bus, ferry and train schedule from Cliff Island to Saco using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Cliff Island) and destination (Saco), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus, ferry and train routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus, ferry and train, 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, ferry and train schedules.

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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Cliff Island to Saco?

    The fastest way takes 171 minutes, using Ferry line DB, Bus line 1, Train line DOWNEASTER.

  • Is there a direct ferry between Cliff Island and Saco?

    No, you’ll have to take one ferry line, one bus line and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 51 min.

  • Which ferry line goes from Cliff Island to Saco?

    The DB ferry line goes from Casco Bay Lines Terminal near Cliff Island in Portland to Congress St + Franklin St station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till Congress St + Franklin St station near Saco.

  • How long does it take to travel from Cliff Island to Saco by ferry, bus and train?

    The total travel time between Cliff Island and Saco by ferry, bus and train is about 2 hr 51 min.

  • Where do I get on the ferry near Cliff Island to get to Saco?

    Get on the DB ferry from the Casco Bay Lines Terminal near Cliff Island in Portland.

  • Where do I get off the ferry when travelling between Cliff Island and Saco?

    Get off the ferry at the Congress St + Franklin St station, which is closest to Saco.

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