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How to get to South Portland, Maine by bus?

Directions to South Portland, Maine with public transportation

The following transit lines have routes that pass near South Portland, Maine

    BusBus: 24A, 24B, 21.TrainTrain: DOWNEASTER.FerryFerry: DB, IB, PK.

How to get to South Portland, Maine by bus?

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Bus stop near South Portland, Maine

  • Cottage Rd + Soule St, 2 min walk,

Train station near South Portland, Maine

  • Portland Station, 18 min walk,

Ferry station near South Portland, Maine

  • Portland, 36 min walk,

Bus lines to South Portland, Maine

  • 21, Willard Square,
  • 24A, Maine Mall via Main Street,
  • 24B, Maine Mall via Community Center,
Questions & Answers
  • What are the closest stations to South Portland, Maine?

    The closest stations to South Portland, Maine are:

    • Cottage Rd + Soule St is 138 yards away, 2 min walk.
    • Portland Station is 1460 yards away, 18 min walk.
    • Portland is 3015 yards away, 36 min walk.
  • Which bus lines stop near South Portland, Maine?

    These bus lines stop near South Portland, Maine: 24A, 24B.

  • What’s the nearest train station to South Portland, Maine?

    The nearest train station to South Portland, Maine is Portland Station. It’s a 18 min walk away.

  • What’s the nearest bus station to South Portland, Maine?

    The nearest bus station to South Portland, Maine is Cottage Rd + Soule St. It’s a 2 min walk away.

  • What time is the first train to South Portland, Maine?

    The DOWNEASTER is the first train that goes to South Portland, Maine. It stops nearby at 5:18 AM.

  • What time is the last train to South Portland, Maine?

    The DOWNEASTER is the last train that goes to South Portland, Maine. It stops nearby at 1:55 AM.

  • What time is the first bus to South Portland, Maine?

    The 24A is the first bus that goes to South Portland, Maine. It stops nearby at 5:33 AM.

  • What time is the last bus to South Portland, Maine?

    The 21 is the last bus that goes to South Portland, Maine. It stops nearby at 11:15 PM.

  • What time is the first ferry to South Portland, Maine?

    The DB is the first ferry that goes to South Portland, Maine. It stops nearby at 5:00 AM.

  • What time is the last ferry to South Portland, Maine?

    The PK is the last ferry that goes to South Portland, Maine. It stops nearby at 12:10 AM.

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Public Transportation to South Portland, Maine

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Looking for the nearest stop or station to South Portland, Maine? Check out this list of stops closest to your destination: Cottage Rd + Soule St; Portland Station; Portland.

Bus: 24A, 24B, 21.Train: DOWNEASTER.Ferry: DB, IB, PK.

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South Portland, Maine Address: Cumberland, ME street in South Portland

South Portland, Maine
South Portland, MaineSouth Portland is a city in Cumberland County, Maine, United States, and is the fourth-most populous city in the state, incorporated in 1898. At the 2020 census, the city population was 26,498. Known for its working waterfront, South Portland is situated on Portland Harbor and overlooks the skyline of Portland and the islands of Casco Bay. Due to South Portland's close proximity to air, marine, rail, and highway transportation options, the city has become a center for retail and industry in the region. The Maine Mall, the largest shopping mall in the state, is located in South Portland. It is also a designated Tree City USA community. Despite the name, South Portland was never part of the city of Portland, but rather part of Cape Elizabeth, separating in 1895. However, both Cape Elizabeth and Portland were once part of Falmouth. Cape Elizabeth, then including what later became South Portland, broke away from Falmouth in 1765. South Portland is a principal city of the Portland–South Portland–Biddeford metropolitan area.
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Portland, ME has 3 transit type(s), including: Bus, Train and Ferry, operated by several transit agencies, including Greater Portland Transit District, City of South Portland, Casco Bay Lines, Biddeford Saco Old Orchard Beach Transit, Amtrak and Greyhound-us

Public transit lines with stations closest to South Portland, Maine

Train lines with stations closest to South Portland, Maine

Bus lines with stations closest to South Portland, Maine

Ferry lines with stations closest to South Portland, Maine