How to travel from New York, NY to Portland, ME

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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 prices starting from €29. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 5m. 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 €29, and a flight costs an average of €78.

Distance: 279 miles (450 km)

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€134

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€66

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6h 39m

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Republic Airlines

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from New York, NY to Portland, ME

How to get from New York, NY to Portland, ME by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

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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.

FlixBusFlixBus+Greyhound
01:15PM7h35
New York, W 34th St / 12th Ave, NY
08:50PMPortland, Marginal Way (Park & Ride), ME
$761One-way
1 transfer

Cheapest

FlixBusFlixBus+Greyhound
01:15PM7h35
New York, W 34th St / 12th Ave, NY
08:50PMPortland, Marginal Way (Park & Ride), ME
$761One-way
1 transfer

Fastest

UnitedUA4405
12:30PM1h26
Newark Liberty International Airport
01:56PMPortland International Jetport
$2741One-way
0 transfers

Other options

Amtrak66 Northeast Regional · 693 Downeaster
05:44AM8h36
Penn Station, New York, NY
02:20PMPortland Transportation Center, Portland, ME
$941One-way
1 transfer
Amtrak150 Northeast Regional · 8257 AMTRAK
07:00AM8h10
Penn Station, New York, NY
03:10PMPortland Transportation Center, Portland, ME
$1701One-way
1 transfer
Amtrak160 Northeast Regional · 8258 AMTRAK
09:00AM7h10
Penn Station, New York, NY
04:10PMPortland Transportation Center, Portland, ME
$2141One-way
1 transfer
FlixBusFlixBus+Greyhound
01:00PM7h50
New York, Canal Street (Lucky Star), NY
08:50PMPortland, Marginal Way (Park & Ride), ME
$761One-way
1 transfer
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12:45PM8h05
New York, Port Authority Bus Station, NY
08:50PMPortland, Marginal Way (Park & Ride), ME
$761One-way
1 transfer
FlixBusFlixBus+Greyhound
12:45PM8h05
New York, Kissena Boulevard / Main Street (Queens Public Library), NY
08:50PMPortland, Marginal Way (Park & Ride), ME
$771One-way
1 transfer
Republic AirlinesAA4709+American AirlinesAA972
07:45AM4h21
LaGuardia Airport
12:06PMPortland International Jetport
$2451One-way
1 transfer
American AirlinesAA2013 · AA2330
03:01PM7h06
LaGuardia Airport
10:07PMPortland International Jetport
$2451One-way
1 transfer
Republic AirlinesAA4495+American AirlinesAA2923
05:14PM6h29
LaGuardia Airport
11:43PMPortland International Jetport
$2451One-way
1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from New York, NY to Portland, ME

Travel to Portland, ME easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from New York, NY to Portland, ME.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between New York, NY and Portland, ME including taking a bus, train, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from New York, NY to Portland, ME is a bus with an average price of $37 (€29).

This is compared to other travel options from New York, NY to Portland, ME:

A bus is $30 (€24) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from New York, NY to Portland, ME costing on average $67 (€53).

A bus is $61 (€49) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from New York, NY to Portland, ME costing on average $98 (€78).

The fastest way to travel from New York, NY to Portland, ME is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 16m.

Other travel options to Portland, ME take longer:

Train takes on average 7h 8m.

Bus takes on average 7h 35m.

The distance from New York, NY to Portland, ME is approximately 279 miles (450 km).
The average frequency per day from New York, NY to Portland, ME is:
  • Around 19 flights per day.
  • Around 14 trains per day.
  • Around 13 buses 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.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from New York, NY to Portland, ME:
  • 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, Marginal Way (Park & Ride), ME.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from New York, NY to Portland, ME, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Republic Airlines, United, American Airlines to go to Portland, ME by flight.
  • Travel with FlixBus, Greyhound, Concord Coach Lines to go to Portland, ME by bus.
  • Travel with Amtrak, Amtrak Acela to go to Portland, ME by train.
Yes, there are direct services available from New York, NY to Portland, ME with the following travel companies:
  • 2 direct flights per day with Republic Airlines, United, American Airlines.
  • 0 direct buses per day with Concord Coach Lines.
Omio customers who travel from New York, NY to Portland, ME often also extend their vacation to go to Boston, MA, Portsmouth, NH, Washington, DC, Philadelphia, PA, Lewiston, ME. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Portland, ME and these popular destinations at a great price.
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