Greater Portland's Casco Bay area is 'everything Maine' and one of the premier cultural centers in northern New England.  Unspoiled landscapes, beautiful vistas, succulent lobster, stately lighthouses, outdoor adventures, exceptional shopping: the Convention and Visitors Bureau of Greater Portland (CVB) is your planning tool for vacation, tourism, meetings and conventions in the Greater Portland/Casco Bay region.
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  • Portland International Jetport is serviced by ten commercial carriers with daily arrivals from 14 hub cities. Just minutes from Downtown Portland, quick and affordable transportation is available upon arrival. www.portlandjetport.org
     
  • Bus. In addition, national and regional bus lines offer numerous daily routes into the city, Boston is just two hours south, and you can drive to Portland from most points in New England within four hours. Check out schedules. www.transportme.org.
     
  • Downeaster Train. While in Maine be sure to take a ride on the Amtrak Downeaster, described as "the most charming" train on the continent by Travel & Leisure.  Attendees of the US YOUTH CHAMPIONSHIP SERIES enjoy a 25% discount on best available fare. Tickets must be purchased at the Portland Transportation Center, refer to discount code V257.

You may take the Downeaster Amtrak Train from several Massachusetts and New Hampshire points. Check it out at www.thedowneaster.com.

  • Recreational Boating. For information on marinas, water taxis and general navigational tips into Casco Bay and Portland Harbor, check out the "Gateway to the seven seas", The Port of Portland. www.portofportlandmaine.com.

  • More information. Click here for more information about Greater Portland Transportation.


 Once in and around Portland/Greater Casco Bay...

  • Casco Bay Ferry & In-Town Bus Service. The populated islands of Casco Bay are accessible by Casco Bay Lines Ferry and Portland's METRO bus system offers public bus service throughout the metro and outlying areas.
     
  • The Portland Explorer, new express shuttle service, now runs between the Portland International Jetport and the Casco Bay Ferry Terminal with stops at select hotels, the Portland Transportation (train/bus) Center, and the downtown bus station.  Inter and intra-city train and bus schedules are available at www.transportme.com
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