TRAVEL
PLANES.
Thanks to our Canadian neighbors, Portland International Jetport (PWM) is international. A quick 10 minute drive to the Old Port.
Portland International Jetport
Of all airports listed here, Boston Logan International Airport (BOS) offers the most flights for out of town folks. About a 2 hour drive to the Old Port. Bus and trains are also options to get you to Portland.
Boston Logan International Airport
Bangor International Airport (BGR) is about a 2 hour drive to the Old Port. Portsmouth International Airport (PSM) is about a 1.5 hour drive to the Old Port. Manchester-Boston Regional Airport (MHT) is just over a 1.5 hour drive to the Old Port.
Bangor & New Hampshire Airports
TRAINS.
Provides 5 daily round-trips between Brunswick, Maine and Boston, Massachusetts.
Amtrak Downeaster
AUTOMOBILES.
Portland International Jetport has 7 nationwide rental companies available to book through. Many also have their own locations throughout the greater Portland area.
Rental Cars
You will find these familiar rideshares available in the greater Portland area. To book, use the apps for Lyft and Uber, and call local taxis.
Taxis, Lyft, Uber
Concord Coach Lines and Greyhound service the Portland area and beyond.
Bus
DRIVING DIRECTIONS.
Take the Maine Turnpike (I-95) to Exit 44
Take I-295 to Exit 7 (Franklin Street)
Follow Franklin Street to the end and go straight across the intersection
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Take Route 1 North to Portland
After crossing Veterans’ Bridge, turn right at the light onto Commercial Street (Route 1A North)
Turn right at the third traffic light (corner of Franklin Street)
From south of Portland
From Bangor and Augusta:
Take the Maine Turnpike (I-95) South to Exit 103
Take I-295 to Exit 7 (Franklin Street)
Follow Franklin Street to the end and go straight across the intersection
From Lewiston-Auburn:
Take the Maine Turnpike (I-95) to Exit 52 (Falmouth)
Take I-295 to Exit 7 (Franklin Street)
Follow Franklin Street to the end and go straight across the intersection
From north of Portland
BOATS.
A chartered ferry boat will bring us to Diamond Cove for the wedding. Check out their site for other fun ferry rides and interesting history of the islands of Casco Bay.
Casco Bay Lines
They offer year-round transportation to the islands of Casco Bay. All taxis are reservation-based. Depending on passenger count, you may end up sharing a taxi with other commuters. Call to book and check out their website.