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Yale University Art Gallery
Yale's premier art museum spans ancient to modern works in landmark architecture. A must for world-class collections and free admission.
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Portland, ME to New Haven, CT is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Portland, ME to New Haven, CT will cost around $193 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $66.
On Wed, Nov 04, we found 2 buses from Portland, ME to New Haven, CT, including 2 direct services.
On Wed, Nov 04 the direct buses cover the 341 km distance in an average of 5 h 10 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 4 h 53 m .
On Wed, Nov 04 the slowest buses will take 5 h 26 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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Buses from Portland, ME to New Haven, CT run on average 1 times per day, taking around 6h 31m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $36 if you book in advance.
There are 1 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 01:50, the last at 23:10. The fastest bus covers the 211 miles (341 km) distance in 5h 21m.
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Use these quick route answers to check fares, travel time, departure options, and direct services before booking from Portland, ME to New Haven, CT.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
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Operator Amtrak | Departure Time 03:15AM | Arrival Time 08:08AM | Duration 4h53 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $364 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:59AM | Arrival Time 09:25AM | Duration 5h26 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $39 |
Operator Amtrak | Departure Time 07:15AM | Arrival Time 12:08PM | Duration 4h53 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $165 |
Operator Amtrak | Departure Time 08:15AM | Arrival Time 01:08PM | Duration 4h53 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $320 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:45PM | Arrival Time 10:15AM | Duration 16h30 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $41 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:45PM | Arrival Time 11:15AM | Duration 16h30 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $36 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:59PM | Arrival Time 05:20AM | Duration 5h21 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $56 |
The table below shows live departures for Portland, ME to New Haven, CT buses for today, Monday, November 2. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
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![]() | 3:59 AM Portland, ME | 5h26 | 9:25 AM New Haven, CT | 0 transfersDirect | |
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FlixBus | 11:59 PM Portland, Congress St (Greyhound Bus Terminal), ME | 5h21 | 5:20 AM New Haven, Union Avenue (Union Station Parking Garage), CT | 0 transfersDirect | |
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![]() | 8:15 AM Portland, ME | 4h53 | 1:08 PM New Haven, CT | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Portland, ME to New Haven, CT with FlixBus and Greyhound. Overnight buses available on this route with FlixBus and Greyhound. Use the details below to compare onboard facilities.
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Yale's premier art museum spans ancient to modern works in landmark architecture. A must for world-class collections and free admission.
Renowned museum of rare books and manuscripts, famous for its translucent marble building and a Gutenberg Bible on display.
Major natural history museum known for dinosaur fossils, minerals, and cultural exhibits, recently renewed with modern galleries.
Historic central green framed by churches and civic buildings. It is the city's signature gathering place and best starting point downtown.
Beloved hilltop park with traprock cliffs, trails, and sweeping city views. Popular for hiking, photos, and local outdoor culture.
Tree-lined neighborhood centered on Yale's colleges, museums, and courtyards. Best area for architecture spotting and campus wandering.
New Haven-style apizza is coal-fired, thin, chewy, and lightly charred. It is the city’s signature food and a defining local tradition.
White clam pizza tops apizza with fresh clams, garlic, olive oil, oregano, and grated cheese. It is a New Haven original made famous locally.
Italian ice is a smooth frozen fruit dessert sold in classic neighborhood stands. It is a beloved warm-weather treat in New Haven.
Beloved neighborhood stand serving Italian ice and frozen treats. A simple, nostalgic stop for a classic local dessert in East Rock.
Legendary casual pizzeria on Wooster Street, known for coal-fired apizza and the original white clam pie. Bustling, historic, and quintessentially New Haven.
Refined farm-to-table restaurant highlighting seasonal New England ingredients with polished service. One of New Haven’s best-known upscale dining rooms.
Moderate for U.S. city travel: hotels can be pricey on peak dates, dining is mid-range, and local buses are relatively affordable.
Tip 18-20% at restaurants, more for excellent service. Taxis: 10-15%. Cafes: round up or add $1.
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Portland, ME to New Haven, CT by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at New Haven, CT, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Portland, ME to New Haven, CT buses use the Portland, Congress St (Greyhound Bus Terminal) to New Haven, Union Avenue (Union Station Parking Garage) station pair. Use this guide to compare Portland, ME and New Haven, CT bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Portland, Congress St (Greyhound Bus Terminal) is 2 km from Portland city centre. Public transport options include:
Portland, Congress St (Greyhound Bus Terminal) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Free Wi-Fi throughout the terminal. ATMs are aTM available near the main entrance.
Ticket office support is available at Portland, Congress St (Greyhound Bus Terminal).
Available at Portland, Congress St (Greyhound Bus Terminal): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Portland, Congress St (Greyhound Bus Terminal): Wheelchair accessible with assistance available.
New Haven, Union Avenue (Union Station Parking Garage) is 1 km from New Haven city centre. Public transport options include:
New Haven, Union Avenue (Union Station Parking Garage) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: There are several food kiosks inside the station.
Free Wi-Fi available at the station. ATMs are aTM located near the entrance.
Ticket office support is available at New Haven, Union Avenue (Union Station Parking Garage).
Available at New Haven, Union Avenue (Union Station Parking Garage): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at New Haven, Union Avenue (Union Station Parking Garage): The station is wheelchair accessible.
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