York Beach travel guide

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You're Going to Love York Beach

With a population of 12,854, York Beach is a must-see destination in Maine, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in York Beach to see all of its attractions.

When to visit York Beach

York Beach in April
Estimated hotel price
$112
1 night at 3-star hotel
York Beach in April
Estimated hotel price
$112
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to York Beach

Plane

When flying to York Beach, you’ll arrive at Portsmouth Pease Intl (PSM), which is located 20 km from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to York Beach departs from Washington, D.C. and takes around 1h 26m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving York Beach, followed by Acela. The train journey from York Beach to New Haven takes 2h 33m and costs around $16 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from New Rochelle, expect to pay about $16 for a 3h 45m trip.

Car

Another option to get to York Beach is to pick up a car rental from Boston, which is about 97 km from York Beach. You’ll find branches of Sixt and Kyte, among others, in Boston.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to York Beach, including CoachRun, OurBus and Concord Coach Lines. From Hartford, the bus ride to York Beach takes 185 km and will cost you around $22. From Portland, the ticket costs about $32 for a journey of 209 km.

Plane

When flying to York Beach, you’ll arrive at Portsmouth Pease Intl (PSM), which is located 20 km from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to York Beach departs from Washington, D.C. and takes around 1h 26m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving York Beach, followed by Acela. The train journey from York Beach to New Haven takes 2h 33m and costs around $16 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from New Rochelle, expect to pay about $16 for a 3h 45m trip.

Car

Another option to get to York Beach is to pick up a car rental from Boston, which is about 97 km from York Beach. You’ll find branches of Sixt and Kyte, among others, in Boston.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to York Beach, including CoachRun, OurBus and Concord Coach Lines. From Hartford, the bus ride to York Beach takes 185 km and will cost you around $22. From Portland, the ticket costs about $32 for a journey of 209 km.

Airports near York Beach

Airlines serving York Beach

Lufthansa
Good (4,697 reviews)
KLM
Good (846 reviews)
SWISS
Good (954 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,586 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,598 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,269 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (491 reviews)
Air France
Good (981 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,599 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,116 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,957 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,437 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,935 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (224 reviews)
Finnair
Good (863 reviews)
LOT
Good (681 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (923 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,170 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (820 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,725 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of York Beach

Most booked hotels in York Beach

Cliff House Maine
4 stars
Excellent (9.2, 242 reviews)
$629+
Stones Throw
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, 393 reviews)
$222+
Hampton Inn & Suites Portsmouth Downtown
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, 650 reviews)
$224+
Sunrise Motel
2 stars
Excellent (8.5, 242 reviews)
$131+
Union Bluff Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, 947 reviews)
$203+
Courtyard by Marriott Portsmouth
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, 235 reviews)
$185+

Renting a car in York Beach

Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in York Beach (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $46.79 and $62.38.

Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in York Beach (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $46.79 and $62.38.