Location & Transportation
The two cities of Biddeford and Saco are located in York County, along Maine’s southern coast. We are easily reached via the Maine Turnpike (Interstate 95) between Portland, Maine and Portsmouth, New Hampshire. U.S. Route 1 and Maine routes 5, 9, 111 and 112 provide easy access to the rest of the state. Visit www.maineturnpike.com for directions.
The public transit system provides daily service to and from Portland and local routes throughout Biddeford, Saco and Old Orchard Beach. The system also includes a special commuter transport to the Portland area and between the University of New England and the Amtrak train. For schedules or information, call (207) 282-5408 or visit www.shuttlebus-zoom.com.
The Biddeford Municipal Airport is a full-service facility. Owned and operated by pilots, they offer great services for local businesses and visitors alike. Services range from scenic flying, aerial photography and aircraft charter services, along with services for pilots, which include aircraft maintenance and fueling. They offer flight instruction, educational tours and seminars. It has a family-friendly atmosphere with plenty of room for visitors. Enjoy the fun of watching airplanes take off and land. The airport offers scenic flights, aerial photography, flight instruction - private to commercial pilot, flight tours for out-of-town visitors, and transportation.
Portland International Jetport is only 15 miles north of the cities, and Logan International Airport in Boston, Massachusetts is 85 miles south.
The Amtrak train system makes several daily stops on Saco Island, in route from Boston to Portland. Travel by train makes the trip to and from Boston relatively easy for commuters, and it’s a relaxing day trip for visitors, whether going to Boston or Portland. Parking on Saco Island is free. Visit www.thedowneaster.com or call 1-800-USA-RAIL for schedules or tickets.
The port of Portland, just three miles from open ocean, is an ice-free, deep water port approximately 15 miles north of the area. Portsmouth Harbor (NH) and the Port of Boston (MA) are both within easy access.
The Saco River has limited access by private vessels with a MLW depth of eight feet (10 feet during high tide.)
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