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 12 miles 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 22m and costs around $16 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Stamford, expect to pay about $16 for a 3h 21m trip.

Car

Another option to get to York Beach is to pick up a car rental from Boston, which is about 60 miles 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 Portsmouth, the bus ride to York Beach takes 90 miles and will cost you around $30. From Truro, the ticket costs about $20 for a journey of 190 miles.

Plane

When flying to York Beach, you’ll arrive at Portsmouth Pease Intl (PSM), which is located 12 miles 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 22m and costs around $16 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Stamford, expect to pay about $16 for a 3h 21m trip.

Car

Another option to get to York Beach is to pick up a car rental from Boston, which is about 60 miles 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 Portsmouth, the bus ride to York Beach takes 90 miles and will cost you around $30. From Truro, the ticket costs about $20 for a journey of 190 miles.

Airports near York Beach

Airlines serving York Beach

Lufthansa
Good (4,688 reviews)
KLM
Good (846 reviews)
SWISS
Good (951 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,573 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,608 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,280 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (488 reviews)
Air France
Good (979 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,597 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,113 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,953 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,441 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,925 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (226 reviews)
Finnair
Good (864 reviews)
LOT
Good (681 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (923 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,175 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (815 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,711 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, 243 reviews)
$625+
Stones Throw
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, 391 reviews)
$222+
Hampton Inn & Suites Portsmouth Downtown
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, 650 reviews)
$210+
Sunrise Motel
2 stars
Excellent (8.5, 243 reviews)
$131+
Union Bluff Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, 947 reviews)
$184+
Courtyard by Marriott Portsmouth
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, 236 reviews)
$178+

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.