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Cape Elizabeth travel guide

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You're Going to Love Cape Elizabeth

Cape Elizabeth is a must-see destination in Maine, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Cape Elizabeth deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

When to visit Cape Elizabeth

Cape Elizabeth in January
Estimated hotel price
$202
1 night at 3-star hotel
Cape Elizabeth in January
Estimated hotel price
$202
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Cape Elizabeth

Plane

When flying to Cape Elizabeth, you’ll arrive at Portland Airport (PWM), which is located 8 miles from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Cape Elizabeth include American Airlines, Air New Zealand and United Airlines. The shortest domestic flight to Cape Elizabeth departs from Charleston and takes around 2h 23m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Cape Elizabeth, followed by Acela. The train journey from Cape Elizabeth to Boston takes 2h 30m and costs around $26 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from New York, expect to pay about $117 for a 8h 53m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Cape Elizabeth is to pick up a car rental from Boston, which is about 94 miles from Cape Elizabeth. You’ll find branches of Turo and Hertz, among others, in Boston.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Cape Elizabeth, including Concord Coach Lines, Greyhound and FlixBus. From Boston, the bus ride to Cape Elizabeth takes 135 miles and will cost you around $28. From New York, the ticket costs about $170 for a journey of 360 miles.

Plane

When flying to Cape Elizabeth, you’ll arrive at Portland Airport (PWM), which is located 8 miles from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Cape Elizabeth include American Airlines, Air New Zealand and United Airlines. The shortest domestic flight to Cape Elizabeth departs from Charleston and takes around 2h 23m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Cape Elizabeth, followed by Acela. The train journey from Cape Elizabeth to Boston takes 2h 30m and costs around $26 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from New York, expect to pay about $117 for a 8h 53m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Cape Elizabeth is to pick up a car rental from Boston, which is about 94 miles from Cape Elizabeth. You’ll find branches of Turo and Hertz, among others, in Boston.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Cape Elizabeth, including Concord Coach Lines, Greyhound and FlixBus. From Boston, the bus ride to Cape Elizabeth takes 135 miles and will cost you around $28. From New York, the ticket costs about $170 for a journey of 360 miles.

Airports near Cape Elizabeth

BOSBoston Logan Intl
PWMPortland
MHTManchester

Airlines serving Cape Elizabeth

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Air Canada
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LOT
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Finnair
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Alaska Airlines
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Where to stay in popular areas of Cape Elizabeth

Most booked hotels in Cape Elizabeth

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Inn By the Sea
4 stars
Excellent (9.5, 83 reviews)
$312+
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Cambria Hotel Portland Downtown Old Port
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, 307 reviews)
$165+
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Portland Harbor Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, 1158 reviews)
$217+
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Holiday Inn Portland-By The Bay
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, 1595 reviews)
$132+
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Aloft Portland, Me
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, 511 reviews)
$138+
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Ramada Plaza Portland
3 stars
Good (7.3, 2348 reviews)
$101+
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Renting a car in Cape Elizabeth

Expect to pay $3.41 per gallon in Cape Elizabeth (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $40.88 and $54.51.

Expect to pay $3.41 per gallon in Cape Elizabeth (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $40.88 and $54.51.

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