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

By bus and ferry

To get from Portland to South Portland in Portland, ME, you’ll need to take 2 ferry lines and one bus line: take the DB ferry from Cliff Island station to Chebeague Island station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the DB ferry and finally take the 24 A bus from Temple St + Fore St station to Western Ave + Foden Rd station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 46 min.

106min
Ferry - DBDB
Ferry - DBDB
Bus - 24 A24 A
Walk to South Portland
Leaves from Cliff Island

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from ferry station
    Start from ferry station
    Portland
  • 2
    Ferry - DBDB
    Wait for ferry
    DB
    Chebeague Island
  • 3
    Ride to ferry station
    Ride to ferry station
    Chebeague Island
    ID CH
    10 min
  • 4
    Ferry - DBDB
    Wait for ferry
    DB
    Portland
  • 5
    Ride to ferry station
    Ride to ferry station
    Portland
    ID 109
    45 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Temple St + Fore St
    ID 1162
    790 yd • 10 min
  • 7
    Bus - 24 A24 A
    Wait for bus
    24 A
    295 Gannett Dr
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Western Ave + Foden Rd
    ID 1180
    30 min
  • 9
    Walk to South Portland
    Walk to
    South Portland
    180 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Portland to South Portland

The distance between Portland, Portland, ME and South Portland, Portland, ME is approximately 18.79 mi, which can typically be travelled in 106 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Portland 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/ Harbor Freight.

Train stations close to South Portland:

  • Portland Station

Bus stations close to South Portland:

  • Western Ave/ Harbor Freight
  • Western Ave + Long Creek Dr
  • Western Ave + Long Creek Drive

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 106 minutes, using Bus line DB, Bus line DB, Bus line 24 A.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 ferry lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 46 min.

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

    The DB ferry line goes from Chebeague Island station near Portland to Chebeague Island station. From there you’ll have to take one ferry line and one bus line till Chebeague Island station near South Portland in Portland, ME

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

    The total travel time between Portland and South Portland in Portland, ME by ferry and bus is about 1 hr 46 min.

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

    Get on the DB ferry from the Chebeague Island station near Portland in Portland, ME.

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

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

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