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Portland International Jetport

Portland, United States

Where to start
Taxi at published flat rates, METRO Route 7 into downtown, or Uber/Lyft from the signed pickup area

Portland International Jetport is just west of downtown Portland, Maine. Start at the Ground Transportation Booth right outside Baggage Claim. Taxis run from the first to the last flight at published flat rates. METRO Route 7 — which replaced Route 5 in June 2024 — runs into downtown Portland with connections to Amtrak and other buses. Uber and Lyft pick up from the signed areas outside the terminal.

Ride Options

Taxi

taxi

Published flat-rate ride into Portland

AvailabilityFirst to last flight; outside Baggage Claim
Pickup NoteCheck the published flat rate for your destination at the Ground Transportation Booth.
Convenience
Relative costHigher cost

METRO Route 7

transit

Public bus to downtown Portland and connections

AvailabilityReplaced Route 5 in June 2024
Pickup NoteCheck the current Route 7 timetable; connects to Amtrak and other buses.
Convenience
Relative costLower cost

Uber

rideshare

App ride into Portland

AvailabilitySigned pickup areas outside the terminal
Pickup NoteFollow the airport signs and the pickup point in the app.
Convenience
Relative costMid cost

Lyft

rideshare

App ride into Portland

AvailabilitySigned pickup areas outside the terminal
Pickup NoteFollow the airport signs and the pickup point in the app.
Convenience
Relative costMid cost

Private Car, Limo & Van Services

shuttle

Pre-booked ride to coastal Maine or beyond

AvailabilityBy advance reservation
Pickup NoteArrange through the Ground Transportation Booth or book ahead.
Convenience
Relative costHigher cost

Hotel Shuttle

shuttle

Ride to participating hotels

AvailabilityOffered by some hotels
Pickup NoteConfirm pickup arrangements with your hotel.
Convenience
Relative costLower cost

Pickup Guidance

Rideshare

Uber and Lyft pick up from the signed rideshare areas outside the terminal; follow the pickup point in the app.

Taxi

Taxis wait outside Baggage Claim from the first to the last flight and charge published flat rates by destination. Ask at the Ground Transportation Booth right outside Baggage Claim.

Shuttle

Private car, limousine and van services run by advance reservation through the Ground Transportation Booth. Some hotels offer airport shuttles.

Transit

METRO Route 7 runs between the Jetport and downtown Portland, with connections to other METRO routes, Amtrak, South Portland Bus and ZOOM. It replaced Route 5 in June 2024; check the current timetable.

Private Transfer

Car and limousine services meet you by arrangement; the Ground Transportation Booth can help. No qualifying Welcome Pickups or SIXT Ride page was found.

Travel Extras

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Local Tips

  • The Ground Transportation Booth is right outside Baggage Claim.
  • Taxis run from the first to the last flight and charge published flat rates by destination.
  • METRO Route 7 runs into downtown Portland; it replaced Route 5 in June 2024.
  • Route 7 connects with other METRO routes, Amtrak, South Portland Bus and ZOOM.
  • Uber and Lyft use the signed pickup areas outside the terminal.

Tarmyq local tip

Catching a Concord Coach bus or Amtrak's Downeaster? Both leave from the Portland Transportation Center, a short taxi or rideshare from the Jetport.

Frequently asked questions

Which bus goes from Portland Jetport to downtown?

METRO Route 7, which replaced Route 5 in June 2024. It connects with other METRO routes, Amtrak, South Portland Bus and ZOOM.

Are taxi fares fixed at Portland Jetport?

Yes. Taxis charge published flat rates by destination; check the airport's rate guide before you ride.

Where do Uber and Lyft pick up at Portland Jetport?

From the signed rideshare areas outside the terminal. Follow the pickup point in your app.

Where can I get help with ground transportation at PWM?

At the Ground Transportation Booth, right outside Baggage Claim.