Exploring the Heart of Portland: Monument Square

Getting There

• Bus

  From Saco, head to the Saco Transportation Center located at 4 Ocean Park Rd. Take the bus service to Portland, which typically takes about 30 minutes. Once you arrive at the Portland Transportation Center, exit the bus and walk towards Congress Street. Turn left onto Congress Street and walk straight for about 0.5 miles until you reach Monument Square at 456 Congress St.

• Bicycle

  If you prefer to ride a bike, start from downtown Saco and head northwest on Main St. After about 1 mile, turn left onto Route 1 and continue towards Portland. Follow Route 1 into Portland, and once you reach Congress Street, turn right. Monument Square will be on your left after a short distance, at 456 Congress St.

• Walking

  For those who enjoy walking, start at the center of Saco and make your way to the Saco Riverwalk area. Follow the river north until you reach the Saco Transportation Center. From there, take the bus to Portland as mentioned above. Alternatively, if you want to walk the entire distance, it will take approximately 1.5 hours. Follow Main St to Route 1, then turn onto Congress Street in Portland. Monument Square will be at 456 Congress St.

• Ride-Sharing

  Use a ride-sharing service like Uber or Lyft. Enter 'Monument Square, 456 Congress St, Portland, ME 04101' as your destination. The ride will typically take about 30 minutes depending on traffic. Simply wait for your driver at a designated pickup location in Saco.