The Greater Portland & Casco Bay Region is home to Maine's largest
metropolitan area, which sits right in beautiful Casco Bay, a gateway
to historic forts and lighthouses. Here, you'll find more transportation
options than anywhere in the state. Explore the islands that dot the
coastline - or visit shops, galleries and restaurants that line the city's
streets.
Greater Portland & Casco
Bay by Air
Portland International
Jetport (PWM). Maine's largest
airport is served by many major domestic and international
carriers and is conveniently located just five miles
from downtown Portland. The newly renovated facility
offers a wide variety of ground transportation options
as well as flight connections to other Maine destinations.
Greater Portland & Casco
Bay by Bike
In Greater Portland & Casco Bay, cyclists can expect
a visit filled with scenic beauty, recreational opportunities
and a wealth of historic, culinary and cultural attractions.
Click here for more
information.
Greater Portland & Casco Bay by Bus
Concord Trailways.
These buses provide daily service to and from Boston's South Station and Logan Airport and 12 Maine communities, including Portland, Brunswick, Bangor, Orono and a number of coastal towns. Concord Trailways is conveniently located at the Portland Transportation Center, where train, shuttle bus and other connections are available.
800-639-3317
Greyhound/Vermont Transit
This line provides daily service from Bar Harbor (seasonal) Bangor, Waterville, Augusta, Lewiston, Brunswick, Portland and Wells to Boston's South Station with direct thru service to and from New York City.
800-552-8737
METRO. This service operates within the Greater Portland
Transit District and serves Portland, Westbrook and the
Maine
Mall area in South Portland. 207-774-0351
Portland Explorer. Express bus service between Portland's
transportation terminals, area hotels, ferry terminals
and Portland's
historic Old Port waterfront district. 207-774-9891
ShuttleBus. Inter-city service between Biddeford and
Portland, via Old Orchard Beach, Scarborough and the
Maine Mall.
207-282-5408
South
Portland Bus Service. Serving the South Portland,
Portland and Maine Mall area. 207-767-5796.
Zoom
Turnpike Express. Operating between Biddeford, Saco
and Portland.
Greater Portland & Casco Bay by Car
There are many options to travel by
car in Greater Portland. For commuter services in
this region, click here.
Greater Portland & Casco Bay by Ferry
Casco Bay Lines - This municipal ferry line operates daily, year-round service
between islands in Casco Bay, from its mainland terminal, the Maine State Pier,
in Portland. Islands served by Casco Bay Lines include:
* Peaks
* Little Diamond
* Great Diamond
* Cliff
* Long Island
* Great Chebeague
Chebeague
Transporation - The Chebeauge Transportation Company operates a ferry between
Chebeague Island in Casco Bay and Cousins Island. Cousins Island is connected
to mainland Yarmouth, Maine by a bridge. The ferry takes about 15 minutes each
way.
Scotia Prince - The Scotia Prince leaves Portland's International
Marine terminal in the evening at 8 PM EST and arrives in Yarmouth, Nova Scotia,
at 9 AM AST the next morning. Operated by Prince of Fundy Lines, the Scotia Prince
carries up to 200 vehicles and is available from mid-May to mid-October.
Greater Portland & Casco Bay
by Train
The Downeaster, Amtrak's sleek, new passenger train serving Northern New England,
offers four round trips daily between the Portland Transportation Center and
Boston's North Station, with eight stops in between.
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