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Pérez Art Museum Miami
Major contemporary art museum on Biscayne Bay, known for international modern and contemporary exhibitions and striking waterfront architecture.
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Portland, ME to Miami, FL among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $126. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 7h 4m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $126, and a train costs an average of $327.
Distance: 1356 miles (2183 km)
Most popular Bus | Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$213 Average price Cheapest | $342 Average price | $223 Average price | $318 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
38h 2m Average total duration 37h 32m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 34h 36m Average total duration 34h 6m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 4m Average total duration Fastest 7h 4m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 23h 33m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from Portland, ME to Miami, FL:
A bus is $10 (€8) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Portland, ME to Miami, FL costing on average $223 (€183).
A bus is $130 (€107) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Portland, ME to Miami, FL costing on average $342 (€282).
Other travel options to Miami, FL take longer:
Train takes on average 34h 6m.
Bus takes on average 37h 32m.
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| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
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Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:59AM | Arrival Time 01:50PM | Duration 57h51 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $126 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 06:45PM | Arrival Time 02:25PM | Duration 43h40 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $373 |
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Buses from Portland, ME to Miami, FL run on average 6 times per day, taking around 37h 32m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $126 (€104) if you book in advance.
The earliest bus runs at 04:15, the last at 23:25. The fastest bus covers the 1356 miles (2183 km) distance in 43h 40m.
Distance 1356 miles (2183 km) |
Average bus duration 37h 32m |
Cheapest ticket price $126 (€104) |
Buses per day 6 |
Fastest bus 43h 40m |
First bus 4:15 AM |
Last bus 11:25 PM |
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