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Travel

Getting here and getting around

For maps of Portland, Maine (location of the the Westin Harborview Portland) click here.

International Travel to Portland, Maine

If you desire assistance obtaining a visitor permit (e.g. letter of invitation), please contact benthics2016@gmail.com and we will be happy to help.


Portland International Jetport
 
The airport is approximately 15 minutes from the Westin Portland Harborview. Guests of the Westin have access to a complimentary airport shuttle to and from the Portland International Jetport is available for our guests.  Please call 207.775.5411 to make arrangements.
Logan International, Boston  
 
Some travelers may find flying into Logan more economical or easier to schedule. There is direct bus service via Concord Trailways (see Bus Service below) from Logan to Portland, with buses leaving Logan on the hour until ~ 11 pm at night. Consult the most up to date schedule for details; the trip takes about 2.5 hours and is economically priced. 
Taxis

Taxi service is available from the first flights in the morning to the last flights in the evening. For more information, please see the Taxi Published Flat Rate Guide  or call (207) 879-1903. Effective January 01, 2010 a $1.50 surcharge will be applied to all originating Jetport taxi fares.

Rental Cars

Portland International Jetport offers numerous rental car companies, which are now all conveniently located at the consolidated car rental atrium inside our new parking garage—just a few steps from the terminal and protected from rain or snow.
  • Alamo: 207-775-0855
  • AVIS: 207-874-7501
  • Budget: 207-874-7501
  • Enterprise: 207-615-0030
  • Hertz: 207-774-4544
  • National: 207-773-0036

Parking at the Hotel
  • Valet parking: overnight rate  for $24/car,  daily rate  $15/car
  • Self parking is available next to the hotel for  fee of $24 overnight or the hourly rate  (Parking Garage Rates).

Greyhound Bus
Located at 950 Congress Street, Greyhound Bus is  the largest North American intercity bus company.
 
Train – Via Rail
 
The Downeaster rail line operates daily round-trips between Brunswick, ME and Boston, MA.


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    • The BEMS Board
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  • BEM 2019
    • BEM 2019 (St. John's)
    • BEM 2019 (Dates)
    • BEM 2019 (Program Overview)
    • BEM 2019 (Venue)
    • BEM 2019 (YYT)
    • BEM 2019 (Abstract Instructions)
    • BEM 2019 (Presentation Giudelines)
    • BEM 2019 (Register)
    • BEM 2019 (Exhibitors)
    • BEM 2019 (Activity Packs)
  • BEM 2020
  • Past meetings
    • Past meeting locations
    • Past meeting logos
    • BEM 2018 >
      • BEM 2018 Merchendise
      • Pre-Meeting Events
      • Abstract Instructions
      • BEM 2018-Add Abstract
      • BEM 2018-Program
      • BEM 2018 Presentation Guidelines
      • BEM 2018-Visiting CRP
      • BEM 2019 Student Award Winners
    • BEM 2017 >
      • Meeting schedule
      • Important deadlines
      • Scientific program >
        • Invited speaker
        • Special Sessions
        • Abstract instructions
        • Abstract submission
        • Instructions to presenters
        • Instructions to moderators
      • Events >
        • Science communication workshop
        • Field trips
        • Receptions and socials
        • Meeting banquet
        • Beneath the Waves Film Festival
        • Student networking
      • Registration
      • Visitor information >
        • Meeting map
        • Accommodation
      • Sponsors and exhibitors
      • Greening the meeting
    • BEM 2016 >
      • BEM 2016 News >
        • BEM 2016 Newsletter Subscription
      • Accommodations
      • Schedule & Program
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      • Information for Presenters
      • Information for Moderators
      • Friday Free Afternoon
      • Registration >
        • Registration Form
      • Sponsors & Exhibitors
      • Activities & Links >
        • Orientation Map
        • Climate & Packing
        • Travel
        • Activities
        • Dining
        • Film Festival
      • 2016 Contact Us