FAQs on Getting To Bates

This page is designed to answer frequently asked questions about travelling to Bates.

Two options include:

Most commercial air carriers offer service to both of these airports.

Additional nearby airports include:

**Note: Commercial air carrier service may be very limited or nonexistant at some of these airports. Check with the specific airport to see which commercial or private air carriers offer service for that location.

Prior arrangements must be made, well ahead of your travel day, for any of these travel options and are to be done through the respective company/service you choose to use. See each service provider for their specific schedules, fares and to book your travel arrangements.

A convenient and cost effective way to get from Logan International Airport to Bates is via bus.

Concord Coach Lines has a pickup location at Logan International and offers direct service to the Portland Transportation Center. From there, students can arrange for the LAP Commuter Bus to take them directly to Bates.

Other options to get from Logan International Airport to Bates Campus:

  • Greyhound Bus Lines doesn’t offer a pickup location at Logan International. Greyhound departs from Boston’s South Station, a 15-20 minute drive from Logan (depending on day/time). From the South Station they offer direct service to Lewiston (Bates College).
    • Travel from Logan to Boston’s South Station can be provided by:
      • Uber/Lyft/Rideshare App accessed via your smart phone
      • Taxi located at the terminal

Prior arrangements must be made, well ahead of your travel day, for any of these travel options and are to be done through the respective company/service you choose to use. See each service provider for their specific schedules, fares and to book your travel arrangements.

Neither Concord Coach Lines nor Greyhound Bus have stops at the Portland Jetport. If you are flying into the Portland Jetport you can independently schedule and pay for one of the companies listed below to provide transportation from the Jetport to Bates directly or to the Portland Transportation Center.

Prior arrangements must be made, well ahead of your travel day, for any of these travel options and are to be done through the respective company/service you choose to use. See each service provider for their specific schedules, fares and to book your travel arrangements.

It’s about a 5 minute drive from the Portland Jetport to the Portland Transportation Center at 100 Thompson’s Point Rd, Portland ME 04102.

Travel options from the Jetport to the Transportation Center include:

Prior arrangements must be made, well ahead of your travel day, for any of these travel options and are to be done through the respective company/service you choose to use. See each service provider for their specific schedules, fares and to book your travel arrangements.

A convenient and cost effective way to get from the Portland Transportation Center to Bates is via the LAP bus, a commuter bus service between Lewiston/Auburn and Portland. Schedule details and ticket information can be found on the Token Transit app. Tickets can be purchased on the app by selecting “Buy Passes” and then searching for “The LAP.” Drivers will also accept cash payments with exact amounts. A one-way fare is $8.

Additional options include:

Prior arrangements must be made, well ahead of your travel day, for any of these travel options and are to be done through the respective company/service you choose to use. See each service provider for their specific schedules, fares and to book your travel arrangements.

Amtrak Downeaster train service from Freeport, Brunswick, and Portland is provided to/from Boston.

  • If you take the Amtrak Downeaster to Portland you will be dropped off at the Portland Transportation Center.
  • If you take the Amtrak Downeaster to Freeport or Brunswick, you will likely need to schedule a car service to bring you to campus.

Amtrak offers a discounted College 6Tix program. You will receive six one-way trips on the Amtrak Downeaster at a reduced rate! Trains depart from Brunswick, Freeport and Portland and continue onto Boston North Station. You can schedule a trip using Amtrak Downeaster through their website.

Prior arrangements must be made, well ahead of your travel day, for any of these travel options and are to be done through the respective company/service you choose to use. See each service provider for their specific schedules, fares and to book your travel arrangements.

Independent Transportation Services

Prior arrangements must be made, well ahead of your travel day, for any of these travel options and are to be done through the respective company/service you choose to use. See each service provider for their specific schedules, fares and to book your travel arrangements.

All arrangements and fare payments outlined above must be made with the company providing your travel services. Bates College Transportation is not responsible for fare payment, arranging any travel, or for schedule changes involving outside/third party services. Content of schedules and services may change without notice. All forms of transportation listed here (except for the Bobcat Express) are offered by third party companies and are not endorsed by or affiliated with Bates College. This information is provided to outline potential transportation options students could utilize to get to campus.

Transportation From Portland Jetport to Bates Campus