Getting Here & Parking
Guide to Getting Around & Parking in Portland, Maine
Situated adjacent to Interstate 95, Greater Portland is convenient to get to for travelers coming from any direction. Only two hours from Boston and four from New York City, the city of Portland, and it’s surrounding areas, are positioned along Maine’s southern coast and jutting into Casco Bay.
No matter your preferred style of getting around: bike, bus, ferry, or on foot — our city by the sea provides easy access to whatever you are looking for. The Portland Transportation Center and Portland International Jetport are centrally-located 10 minutes from area lighthouses, hotels, towns, and Portland’s Working Waterfront.
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Transportation & Parking
Get the low down on getting around Greater Portland, Maine. Explore ways to move around the region from ferries and cruises to local bus transportation to taking the train.
Find a Spot
Parking Guide
Don’t stress! Let us help you easily get around the region while you’re in town. With on-street parking, surface lots, and garages across Greater-Portland, Maine, you have plenty of parking to pick from across the region.
Getting Here By Foot
Walking Map
Just a short ferry ride away, visitors can explore a variety of islands, each with its own charm, history, and outdoor activities. Whether it’s visiting historic forts that once guarded the coastline, strolling along the scenic shores of a lighthouse, or enjoying the quiet beauty of island life.
Getting Here
Arrivals + Departures
Just a few short hours away from other major hub cities and easily accessible to all major highways. Whether you arrive by train, bus, plane, or car it’s easier than ever to get around in Greater Portland.
Rental Cars
Drivable Destination
Rental car locations are available at the Portland International Jetport or in downtown Portland. If you are arriving from the Portland Transportation Center, you can grab public transit or a taxi, Uber, or Lyft on-site.
Electric Vehicles
Charging Stations
The City of Portland wants to make driving an electric vehicle practical and convenient for residents and visitors alike. Check out the installed charging stations at locations across Portland.
Meetings + Events
Group Transportation
Traveling to Maine for a meeting, conference, or event? Before you go somewhere new, it’s essential to get a lay of the land. In Maine, there are plenty of options for getting here and navigating around as a group.