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

By bus and ferry

To get from Long Island to South Portland in Portland, ME, you’ll need to take one ferry line and 2 bus lines: take the IB ferry from Long Island station to Portland station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the HSK bus and finally take the 5 bus from Pulse station to Western Ave + Foden Rd station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 18 min.

78min
Ferry - IBIB
Bus - HSKHSK
Bus - 55
Leaves from Long Island

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from ferry station
    Start from ferry station
    Long Island
  • 2
    Ferry - IBIB
    Wait for ferry
    IB
    Portland
  • 3
    Ride to ferry station
    Ride to ferry station
    Portland
    ID 109
    35 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Franklin St + Fore St Nb
    ID 101
    330 yd • 4 min
  • 5
    Bus - HSKHSK
    Wait for bus
    HSK
    Usm Campus Gorham
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Pulse
    ID 372
    5 min
  • 7
    Bus - 55
    Wait for bus
    5
    Maine Mall Jc Penney
  • 8
    Ride to bus station Western Ave + Foden Rd
    Ride to bus station
    Western Ave + Foden Rd
    ID 778
    27 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and ferry via IB, 7 and 5

To get from Long Island to South Portland in Portland, ME, you’ll need to take one ferry line and 2 bus lines: take the IB ferry from Long Island station to Portland station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 7 bus and finally take the 5 bus from Congress St + 1945 Congress St station to Western Ave + Foden Rd station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 18 min.

78min
Ferry - IBIB
Bus - 77
Bus - 55
Leaves from Long Island

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from ferry station
    Start from ferry station
    Long Island
  • 2
    Ferry - IBIB
    Wait for ferry
    IB
    Portland
  • 3
    Ride to ferry station
    Ride to ferry station
    Portland
    ID 109
    35 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Congress St + Franklin St
    ID 113
    680 yd • 8 min
  • 5
    Bus - 77
    Wait for bus
    7
    Portland Jetport
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Congress St + 1945 Congress St
    ID 152
    19 min
  • 7
    Bus - 55
    Wait for bus
    5
    Maine Mall Jc Penney
  • 8
    Ride to bus station Western Ave + Foden Rd
    Ride to bus station
    Western Ave + Foden Rd
    ID 778
    8 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Long Island to South Portland

The distance between Long Island, Portland, ME and South Portland, Portland, ME is approximately 11.03 mi, which can typically be travelled in 78 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Long Island to South 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, Portland, ME

South Portland is located at South Portland, Portland, ME and the nearest public transit station is Western Ave + 400 Western Ave.

Train stations close to South Portland:

  • Portland Station

Bus stations close to South Portland:

  • Western Ave + 400 Western Ave
  • Foden Rd + Darling Ave
  • 100 Foden Rd

Alternative route by bus and ferry via IB, 7 and 5

To get from Long Island to South Portland in Portland, ME, you’ll need to take one ferry line and 2 bus lines: take the IB ferry from Long Island station to Portland station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 7 bus and finally take the 5 bus from Congress St + 1945 Congress St station to Western Ave + Foden Rd station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 18 min.

78min
Ferry - IBIB
Bus - 77
Bus - 55
Leaves from Long Island

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from ferry station
    Start from ferry station
    Long Island
  • 2
    Ferry - IBIB
    Wait for ferry
    IB
    Portland
  • 3
    Ride to ferry station
    Ride to ferry station
    Portland
    ID 109
    35 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Congress St + Franklin St
    ID 113
    680 yd • 8 min
  • 5
    Bus - 77
    Wait for bus
    7
    Portland Jetport
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Congress St + 1945 Congress St
    ID 152
    19 min
  • 7
    Bus - 55
    Wait for bus
    5
    Maine Mall Jc Penney
  • 8
    Ride to bus station Western Ave + Foden Rd
    Ride to bus station
    Western Ave + Foden Rd
    ID 778
    8 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 78 minutes, using Bus line IB, Bus line HSK, Bus line 5.

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

    The alternative route takes 78 minutes, using Bus line IB, Bus line 7, Bus line 5.

  • Is there a direct ferry between Long Island and South Portland in Portland, ME?

    No, you’ll have to take one ferry line and 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 18 min.

  • Which ferry line goes from Long Island to South Portland in Portland, ME?

    The IB ferry line goes from Portland station near Long Island to Portland station. From there you’ll have to take 2 bus lines till Portland station near South Portland in Portland, ME

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

    The total travel time between Long Island and South Portland in Portland, ME by ferry and bus is about 1 hr 18 min.

  • Where do I get on the ferry near Long Island to get to South Portland in Portland, ME?

    Get on the IB ferry from the Portland station near Long Island in Portland, ME.

  • Where do I get off the ferry when travelling between Long Island and South Portland in Portland, ME?

    Get off the ferry at the Portland stop, which is closest to South Portland in Portland, ME.

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