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Portland Art Museum
Major art museum with Native American, modern, and Northwest collections; one of Portland’s core cultural attractions.
Cheapest price
$78
Average price
$93
Fastest journey
7 h 11 m
Average duration
7 h 45 m
Buses per day
8
Distance
450 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from New York, NY to Portland, ME is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from New York, NY to Portland, ME will cost around $93 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $78.
Of the 8 buses that leave New York, NY for Portland, ME on Sun, Jul 12, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, Jul 12 the direct buses cover the 450 km distance in an average of 7 h 45 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 7 h 11 m .
On Sun, Jul 12 the slowest buses will take 8 h 5 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
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· Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from New York, NY to Portland, ME among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $28. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 55m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.4kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $28, and a flight costs an average of $84.
Distance: 279 miles (450 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$72 Average price Cheapest | $156 Average price | $225 Average price | $89 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 14m Average total duration 5h 44m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 42m Average total duration 6h 12m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 55m Average total duration Fastest 2h 55m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 4h 59m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.5 - 1.1kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.4 - 2.7kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from New York, NY to Portland, ME:
A bus is $84 (€69) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from New York, NY to Portland, ME costing on average $156 (€128).
A bus is $153 (€126) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from New York, NY to Portland, ME costing on average $225 (€185).
Other travel options to Portland, ME take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 44m.
Train takes on average 6h 12m.
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Driving is still worth considering if you're travelling with bulky luggage, need flexibility on departure times, or plan to stop along the way.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
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Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 08:50PM | Duration 10h50 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $47 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:15PM | Arrival Time 08:50PM | Duration 8h35 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $49 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:30PM | Arrival Time 08:50PM | Duration 8h20 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $49 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 12:40PM | Arrival Time 08:50PM | Duration 8h10 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $47 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:45PM | Arrival Time 08:50PM | Duration 8h05 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $48 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 12:45PM | Arrival Time 08:50PM | Duration 8h05 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $89 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 08:50PM | Duration 7h50 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $49 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:15PM | Arrival Time 08:50PM | Duration 7h35 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $49 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:59PM | Arrival Time 07:10AM | Duration 7h11 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $61 |
The table below shows live departures for New York, NY to Portland, ME buses for today, Saturday, July 11. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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· | 10:00 AM New York, Port Authority Bus Station, NY | 10h50 | 8:50 PM Portland, Congress St (Greyhound Bus Terminal), ME | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus+![]() | 12:15 PM New York, 44th Pl / Archer Ave (Queens Jamaica), NY | 8h35 | 8:50 PM Portland, Congress St (Greyhound Bus Terminal), ME | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus+![]() | 12:30 PM New York, W 31st St / 8th Ave. | 8h20 | 8:50 PM Portland, Congress St (Greyhound Bus Terminal), ME | 1 transfer | |
· | 12:40 PM New York, George Washington Bridge Bus Station | 8h10 | 8:50 PM Portland, Congress St (Greyhound Bus Terminal), ME | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus+![]() | 12:45 PM New York, Kissena Boulevard / Main Street (Queens Public Library), NY | 8h05 | 8:50 PM Portland, Congress St (Greyhound Bus Terminal), ME | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus+![]() | 1:00 PM New York, Canal Street (Lucky Star), NY | 7h50 | 8:50 PM Portland, Congress St (Greyhound Bus Terminal), ME | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus+![]() | 1:15 PM New York, W 34th St / 12th Ave, NY | 7h35 | 8:50 PM Portland, Congress St (Greyhound Bus Terminal), ME | 1 transfer | |
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Buses from New York, NY to Portland, ME run on average 14 times per day, taking around 5h 44m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $28 (€23) if you book in advance.
The earliest bus runs at 03:15, the last at 18:00. The fastest bus covers the 279 miles (450 km) distance in 6h 30m.
Distance 279 miles (450 km) |
Average bus duration 5h 44m |
Cheapest ticket price $28 (€23) |
Buses per day 14 |
Fastest bus 6h 30m |
First bus 3:15 AM |
Last bus 6:00 PM |
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Best time to book 49 days |
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