transportation
transportation
Planning the details of a trip, whether a long weekend getaway or multi-week adventure, comes with so many decisions. Friendly advice from someone in the know is reassuring. The resources listed below—along with our own website—can help you prepare for your adventures ahead of time.
Commercial and Regional Airports
Bus Service
- Concord Coach Lines: Stops in Auburn and Lewiston.
- Greyhound Bus Lines: Two stops in Lewiston.
Train Service
Amtrak Downeaster: From Boston’s North Station to Wells, Saco, Old Orchard Beach, Portland, Freeport, and Brunswick.
Car Rental
You will find most major car rental agencies at airports and major cities, but it is advisable to reserve a car with your travel agent in advance.
Other Services
Travel Times
| Destination | From Portland, ME | From Boston, MA |
|---|---|---|
| Lewiston-Auburn | 0hr 38min, 32mi | 2hr 4min, 135mi |
| Sebago Lakes Area | 0hr 42min, 27mi | 2hr 4min, 124mi |
| Oxford Hills Region | 0hr 56min, 44mi | 2hr 22min, 147mi |
| Greater Bridgton Lakes | 0hr 57min, 39mi | 2hr 24min, 141mi |
| Rangeley Lakes Area | 2hr 16min, 118mi | 3hr 34min, 220mi |
Ways to Adventure
On the trail
skiing
With some of the best ski resorts in the east, Maine’s Lakes and Mountains is wicked fun once the snow flies. Our endless slopes, and awesome verticals will keep you on the trails all winter.
On the trail
snowboarding
With smaller mountains to inspire and some of the best ski resorts in the east, Maine’s Lakes and Mountains’ terrain parks and awesome verticals will keep you on the trails all winter.
On the trail
fat Biking
If you love mountain biking and winter, fat biking might be your new favorite sport. Fat bikes use huge, grippy tires that allow riders to take to trails typically used by snowmobilers and cross-country skiers.
On the trail
Nordic Skiing
On a crisp, sparkling winter day, one of the best ways to take in Maine’s Lakes and Mountains snowy landscape is to venture out on cross-country skis.
On the trail
snowshoeing
Snowshoeing enthusiasts have options lots of options here. With over 250-miles of groomed trails across the region
On the trail
snowmobiling
With over near-endless miles of groomed trails maintained by local riding clubs, you’ll always find new places to explore amid the incredible scenery, fragrant pine forests, and wide-open plains.
Eat and Drink
Beer Trail
With hundreds (maybe thousands) of miles of hiking, biking, and ski trails and just as many watering holes, Maine’s Lakes and Mountains has welcomed the national craft beer love affair with open arms.
Eat and Drink
Dining
There are great places to eat around every turn. You’ll find exactly what you’re craving; whether it’s iconic Maine lobster with drawn butter or an espresso coupled with a chocolate croissant
Plan Your Trip
Maine’s Lakes and Mountains offers a variety of resources to help you plan your next visit, including an annual visitor’s guide, stand alone map, and the new Adventure Guide App.
Visitor's Guide
Our Free Visitor's Guide will help inspire your next adventure along our mountain trails, lakes, scenic byways, bustling towns and more.
Map of the Region
Companion to the Visitor Guide, our dual-sided planning map will help you find your way to adventure in every season throughout the region.
Adventure Guide App
The App will point the way to all kinds of adventures, experiences and destinations in Maine’s Lakes and Mountains with GPS location maps and alerts.
