This page is designed to answer commonly asked questions about travelling to Bates.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Two options include:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Most commercial air carriers offer service to both of these airports.<\/p>\n\n\n\n For additional information regarding transportation options from both Logan International and the Portland Jetport see the following FAQ’s below: <\/p>\n\n\n\n Other nearby airports include: <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Bangor International Airport (BGR)<\/strong><\/a> Bangor, ME**<\/p>\n\n\n\n Portsmouth International Airport (PSM)<\/a><\/strong> Portsmouth, NH**<\/p>\n\n\n\n **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. <\/p>\n\n\n\n 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.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n A convenient and usually the most cost effective way to get from Logan International Airport to Bates is via bus. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Concord Coach Lines<\/a> 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<\/a> to take them directly to Bates.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Other options to get from Logan International Airport to Bates Campus:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n 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.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n Neither Concord Coach Lines nor Greyhound Bus have stops at the Portland Jetport. If you are flying into the Portland Jetport you could independently schedule and pay for one of the companies, listed below, to get you from the Jetport to Bates directly or contract with them to get you to the Portland Transportation Center. If you have questions about travel from PWM to the Portland Transportation Center, please see the FAQ “How do I get from the Portland Jetport (PWM) to the Portland Transportation Center?”.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u2022Uber\/Lyft\/Rideshare App accessed via your smart phone<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u2022Taxi located at the terminal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u2022National Cab Maine<\/a> \u2013 (207) 766-6669<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u2022Maine Airport Express<\/a> \u2013 (207) 807-9250<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u2022Portland Airport Express<\/a> \u2013 (207) 423-4642<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u2022Portland Cab Airport LLC<\/a> \u2013 (207) 893-8294<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u2022Mermaid Transportation<\/a> \u2013 (207) 885-5630<\/p>\n\n\n\n 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.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n It’s about a 5 minute drive from the Portland Jetport to the Portland<\/strong> Transportation Center at 100 Thompson’s Point Rd, Portland ME 04102<\/strong>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Travel options from the Jetport<\/strong> to the Transportation Center<\/strong> include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u2022Uber\/Lyft\/Rideshare App accessed via your smart phone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u2022Taxi- located at the terminal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u2022National Cab Maine<\/a> \u2013 (207) 766-6669<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u2022Maine Airport Express<\/a> \u2013 (207) 807-9250<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u2022Portland Airport Express<\/a> \u2013 (207) 423-4642<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u2022Portland Cab Airport LLC<\/a> \u2013 (207) 893-8294<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u2022Mermaid Transportation<\/a> \u2013 (207) 885-5630<\/p>\n\n\n\n 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.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n The most convenient and cost effective way to get from the Portland Transportation Center to Bates is via the LAP<\/a> bus, a new commuter bus service between Lewiston\/Auburn and Portland. Schedule details\u00a0and ticket information can be found on the Token Transit app<\/a>. Tickets can be purchased on the app by selecting \u201cBuy Passes\u201d and then searching for \u201cThe LAP.\u201d Drivers will also accept cash payments with exact amounts.\u00a0 A one-way fare is $8.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Additional options include:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n \u2022Uber\/Lyft\/Rideshare App accessed via your smart phone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u2022Taxi-located at the terminal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u2022National Cab Maine<\/a> \u2013 (207) 766-6669<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u2022Maine Airport Express<\/a> \u2013 (207) 807-9250<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u2022Portland Airport Express<\/a> \u2013 (207) 423-4642<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u2022Portland Cab Airport LLC<\/a> \u2013 (207) 893-8294<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u2022Mermaid Transportation<\/a> \u2013 (207) 885-5630<\/p>\n\n\n\n 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.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n Amtrak Downeaster<\/a> train service from Freeport, Brunswick, and Portland is provided to\/from Boston.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Amtrak offers a discounted College 6Tix<\/a> 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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n To schedule a trip using Amtrak Downeaster, visit their website: https:\/\/amtrakdowneaster.com\/<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n 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.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n Independent Transportation Services<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n National Cab Maine<\/a> offers rides to\/from the Jetport for Bates affiliates. This taxi service in Portland has transported students with promptness and courtesy for a number of years. Students with plans to depart or return to campus outside of bus times can use them <\/strong>to and from Portland Jetport <\/strong>or the Portland Transportation Center<\/strong> with their special Bates price for 1\u20134 passengers. Text or Call them at the number listed below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Maine Airport Express<\/a> cab service advertises services to Bates College<\/p>\n\n\n\n Portland Airport Express <\/a> offers a flat rate for transportation to and from the Portland Airport, Portland Transportation Center or the Portland Park and Ride. Pets\/Service cat\/dog permitted. PAEC has been providing on-time and safe transportation to Bates students for over 15 years. Also available for transportation to Logan Airport in Boston.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Portland Cab Airport LLC<\/a> is available 24 hours 7 days a week, you can call for instant taxi ride or make an appointment for future pick up as well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Mermaid Transportation<\/a> is a service which will provide one-way service to and from the Portland Jetport on an individual basis.<\/p>\n\n\n\n L\/A Cab Service<\/a> Auburn, ME<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n
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How do I get from Logan International Airport (BOS) to Bates? UPDATED 6\/18\/25<\/h3>
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How do I get from the Portland Jetport (PWM) to Bates? <\/h3>
How do I get from the Portland Jetport (PWM) to the Portland Transportation Center?<\/h3>
How do I get from the Portland Transportation Center to Bates? UPDATED 6\/18\/25<\/h3>
How do I get to campus on the Amtrak Downeaster Train from Boston?<\/h3>
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