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

By bus and ferry

To get from Scarborough to Portland in Portland, ME, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one ferry line: take the 24 A bus from Gallery Blvd + Gallery Road Walmart station to Congress St + Forest Ave station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 21 bus and finally take the DB ferry from Portland station to Cliff Island station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 11 min.

191min
Bus - 24 A24 A
Bus - 2121
Ferry - DBDB
Leaves from Gallery Blvd + Gallery Road Walmart

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Scarborough
  • 2
    Bus - 24 A24 A
    Wait for bus
    24 A
    Congress St + Forest Ave
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Congress St + Forest Ave
    ID 1054
    65 min
  • 4
    Bus - 2121
    Wait for bus
    21
    Fort Rd + Smcc
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Temple St + Fore St
    ID 1162
    3 min
  • 6
    Walk to ferry station
    Walk to ferry station
    Portland
    ID 109
    790 yd • 10 min
  • 7
    Ferry - DBDB
    Wait for ferry
    DB
    Cliff Island
  • 8
    Ride to ferry station Cliff Island
    Ride to ferry station
    Cliff Island
    ID CF
    95 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and ferry via 24 A, 60 and DB

To get from Scarborough to Portland in Portland, ME, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one ferry line: take the 24 A bus from Gallery Blvd + Gallery Road Walmart station to Maine Mall Rd + J C Penney station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 60 bus and finally take the DB ferry from Portland station to Cliff Island station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 11 min.

191min
Bus - 24 A24 A
Bus - 6060
Ferry - DBDB
Leaves from Gallery Blvd + Gallery Road Walmart

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Scarborough
  • 2
    Bus - 24 A24 A
    Wait for bus
    24 A
    Congress St + Forest Ave
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Maine Mall Rd + J C Penney
    ID 1112
    10 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Maine Mall
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 6060
    Wait for bus
    60
    St John St
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Portland City Hall
    15 min
  • 7
    Walk to ferry station
    Walk to ferry station
    Portland
    ID 109
    0.51 mi • 11 min
  • 8
    Ferry - DBDB
    Wait for ferry
    DB
    Cliff Island
  • 9
    Ride to ferry station Cliff Island
    Ride to ferry station
    Cliff Island
    ID CF
    95 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Scarborough to Portland

The distance between Scarborough, Portland, ME and Portland, Portland, ME is approximately 24.12 mi, which can typically be travelled in 191 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Scarborough 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 Scarborough

Scarborough is located at Scarborough, Portland, ME and the nearest public transit station is Gallery Blvd + Lowes.

Bus stations close to Scarborough:

  • Gallery Blvd + Lowes
  • Spring St + Payne Rd
  • Spring St + 55 Spring St

Public transit stations close to Portland, Portland, ME

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

Ferry stations close to Portland:

  • Cliff Island
  • Chebeague Island
  • Long Island

Alternative route by bus and ferry via 24 A, 60 and DB

To get from Scarborough to Portland in Portland, ME, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one ferry line: take the 24 A bus from Gallery Blvd + Gallery Road Walmart station to Maine Mall Rd + J C Penney station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 60 bus and finally take the DB ferry from Portland station to Cliff Island station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 11 min.

191min
Bus - 24 A24 A
Bus - 6060
Ferry - DBDB
Leaves from Gallery Blvd + Gallery Road Walmart

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Scarborough
  • 2
    Bus - 24 A24 A
    Wait for bus
    24 A
    Congress St + Forest Ave
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Maine Mall Rd + J C Penney
    ID 1112
    10 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Maine Mall
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 6060
    Wait for bus
    60
    St John St
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Portland City Hall
    15 min
  • 7
    Walk to ferry station
    Walk to ferry station
    Portland
    ID 109
    0.51 mi • 11 min
  • 8
    Ferry - DBDB
    Wait for ferry
    DB
    Cliff Island
  • 9
    Ride to ferry station Cliff Island
    Ride to ferry station
    Cliff Island
    ID CF
    95 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 191 minutes, using Bus line 24 A, Bus line 21, Bus line DB.

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

    The alternative route takes 191 minutes, using Bus line 24 A, Bus line 60, Bus line DB.

  • Is there a direct bus between Scarborough 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 11 min.

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

    The 24 A bus line goes from Congress St + Forest Ave station near Scarborough to Congress St + Forest Ave station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one ferry line till Congress St + Forest Ave station near Portland in Portland, ME

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

    The total travel time between Scarborough and Portland in Portland, ME by bus and ferry is about 3 hr 11 min.

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

    Get on the 24 A bus from the Congress St + Forest Ave stop near Scarborough in Portland, ME.

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

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

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