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Compare bus, train, and flight for New York, NY to Portland, ME
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 an average ticket price of $61 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 6h 21m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.4kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $61, while a flight costs an average of $544.
Distance: 279 miles (450 km)
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$241 Average price | $61 Average price Cheapest | $544 Average price | $88 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
7h 10m Average total duration 6h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 42m Average total duration 7h 12m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 21m Average total duration Fastest 4h 21m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 4h 59m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.5 - 1.1kg CO2 emissions | 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.
Compare ways to travel from New York, NY to Portland, ME
Compare the available ways to get from New York, NY to Portland, ME, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from New York, NY to Portland, ME:
A bus is $181 (€152) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from New York, NY to Portland, ME costing on average $241 (€203).
A bus is $483 (€407) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from New York, NY to Portland, ME costing on average $544 (€457).
Other travel options to Portland, ME take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 10m.
Bus takes on average 7h 42m.
Tickets start at around $241 (€203) compared to roughly $88 (€75) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -$152 (-€128). The journey takes 6h 40m versus 4h 59m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Travel optionsfrom New York, NY to Portland, ME
How to get from New York, NY to Portland, ME by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from New York, NY to Portland, ME is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- FlixBus
11:59 PM 7h11 New York, W 31st St / 8th Ave. 7:10 AM Portland, Congress St (Greyhound Bus Terminal), ME $89 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus
11:59 PM 7h11 New York, W 31st St / 8th Ave. 7:10 AM Portland, Congress St (Greyhound Bus Terminal), ME $89 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
B630810:21 PM 1h22 John F. Kennedy International Airport 11:43 PM Portland International Jetport $271 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
- 66 Northeast Regional · 8254 Connecting Bus
5:41 AM 7h29 Penn Station, New York, NY 1:10 PM Portland Transportation Center, Portland, ME $277 1 One-way 1 transfer - 1150 Northeast Regional · 8257 Connecting Bus
6:53 AM 8h17 Penn Station, New York, NY 3:10 PM Portland Transportation Center, Portland, ME $277 1 One-way 1 transfer - 66 Northeast Regional · 683 Downeaster
5:41 AM 8h49 Penn Station, New York, NY 2:30 PM Portland Transportation Center, Portland, ME $283 1 One-way 1 transfer
- FlixBus+
1:00 PM 7h50 New York, Canal Street (Lucky Star), NY 8:50 PM Portland, Congress St (Greyhound Bus Terminal), ME $105 1 One-way 1 transfer - FlixBus+
12:45 PM 8h05 New York, W 34th St / 12th Ave, NY 8:50 PM Portland, Congress St (Greyhound Bus Terminal), ME $105 1 One-way 1 transfer - FlixBus+
12:45 PM 8h05 New York, Kissena Boulevard / Main Street (Queens Public Library), NY 8:50 PM Portland, Congress St (Greyhound Bus Terminal), ME $105 1 One-way 1 transfer
- UA1397
9:59 PM 1h22 Newark Liberty International Airport 11:21 PM Portland International Jetport $330 1 One-way 0 transfers - UA4498
5:29 PM 1h23 Newark Liberty International Airport 6:52 PM Portland International Jetport $330 1 One-way 0 transfers - UA4478
12:00 PM 1h26 Newark Liberty International Airport 1:26 PM Portland International Jetport $330 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from New York, NY to Portland, ME:
A bus is $181 (€152) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from New York, NY to Portland, ME costing on average $241 (€203).
A bus is $483 (€407) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from New York, NY to Portland, ME costing on average $544 (€457).
Other travel options to Portland, ME take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 10m.
Bus takes on average 7h 42m.
- Around 54 flights per day.
- Around 7 buses per day.
- Around 5 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between New York, NY and Portland, ME as scheduled services by bus, train, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from LaGuardia Airport and arrive in Portland International Jetport.
- Trains mostly depart from Penn Station, New York, NY and arrive in Portland Transportation Center, Portland, ME.
- Buses mostly depart from New York, W 31st St / 8th Ave. and arrive in Portland, Congress St (Greyhound Bus Terminal), ME.
- Travel with FlixBus, Greyhound to go to Portland, ME by bus.
- Travel with Amtrak, Amtrak to go to Portland, ME by train.
- Travel with United, American Airlines, Republic Airlines, psa airlines, JetBlue Airways, piedmont airlines, Delta Air Lines to go to Portland, ME by flight.
- 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
- 6 direct flights per day with United, Republic Airlines, JetBlue Airways, Delta Air Lines.
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