Getting to Portland, Maine and more:
For those traveling "From Away", you have options. Public transportation is reliable and efficient in New England and we strongly recommend using it because parking is expensive and bringing your car out to the island is not necessary and really, really expensive.By Plane:
You can fly to Portland - The Portland Jetport is highly recommended if you can find a reasonably priced flight. The airport is 5 miles from the ferry that will take you to the island. Click here to find out transportation from the airport to downtown Portland.
If you decide to fly into Boston,
How should you get to Portland?:
Take the bus - Concord Coachlines. This is the cheapest and easiest option; it is not a Greyhound, it's fancy. They play old movies on the way. They ask that you are not on your cell phone (text is ok) make your travel plans before getting aboard. It will pick you up at Logan airport and bring you to South Station where you will purchase a ticket and then will bring you to the Train station in Portland.
Take the train - the DownEaster. This will also bring you to the train station in Portland.
Rent a car - it's an easy (depends on traffic!) 2 hour drive into Portland. But, then you have to worry about parking.
PARKING!!!
Downtown Portland . Parkin' Map (it can be pricey!) (ranging between $5 and $31 a day)
Or you can park at the airport. at $14 a day
You can also park at the Amtrak Station. at $4 a day.
On the street:You can park anywhere on the East End of the Portland peninsula, Munjoy Hill for free. There is street cleaning on Monday or Tuesday mornings once a week. Check the sign! They will ticket or tow you during these times.Getting to the Ferry:
The Ferry is located on Portland's picturesque working waterfront at:Casco Bay Lines
56 Commercial Street, Portland, ME 04112
Taxi Services
ASAP Taxi
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