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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 $68 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 55m. 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 $68, while a flight costs an average of $182.
Distance: 279 miles (450 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
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$140 Average price | $68 Average price Cheapest | $182 Average price | $91 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 45m Average total duration 6h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 14m Average total duration 5h 44m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 55m Average total duration Fastest 2h 55m 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 |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company |  Most popular airline | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
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 $72 (€59) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from New York, NY to Portland, ME costing on average $140 (€114).
A bus is $114 (€93) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from New York, NY to Portland, ME costing on average $182 (€148).
Other travel options to Portland, ME take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 14m.
Train takes on average 6h 45m.
Tickets start at around $140 (€114) compared to roughly $91 (€74) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-48.91 (€-39.77). The journey takes 6h 15m 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+
1:00 PM7h50New York, Canal Street (Lucky Star), NY8:50 PMPortland, Congress St (Greyhound Bus Terminal), ME$1001One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
- FlixBus+1:00 PM7h50New York, Canal Street (Lucky Star), NY8:50 PMPortland, Congress St (Greyhound Bus Terminal), ME$1001One-way1 transfer
Fastest
AA27002:20 PM1h21LaGuardia Airport3:41 PMPortland International Jetport$2621One-way0 transfers
Other options
- FlixBus+12:45 PM8h05New York, Kissena Boulevard / Main Street (Queens Public Library), NY8:50 PMPortland, Congress St (Greyhound Bus Terminal), ME$1001One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus+12:15 PM8h35New York, 44th Pl / Archer Ave (Queens Jamaica), NY8:50 PMPortland, Congress St (Greyhound Bus Terminal), ME$1001One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus+12:00 PM8h50New York, W 31st St / 8th Ave.8:50 PMPortland, Congress St (Greyhound Bus Terminal), ME$1001One-way1 transfer
AA45718:50 AM1h27LaGuardia Airport10:17 AMPortland International Jetport$2621One-way0 transfers- AA4456+
AA55288:01 AM3h53LaGuardia Airport11:54 AMPortland International Jetport$2731One-way1 transfer - AA2978+AA44737:29 PM4h16LaGuardia Airport11:45 PMPortland International Jetport$2731One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from New York, NY to Portland, ME:
A bus is $72 (€59) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from New York, NY to Portland, ME costing on average $140 (€114).
A bus is $114 (€93) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from New York, NY to Portland, ME costing on average $182 (€148).
Other travel options to Portland, ME take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 14m.
Train takes on average 6h 45m.
- Around 44 flights per day.
- Around 14 buses per day.
- Around 13 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 Amtrak, Amtrak to go to Portland, ME by train.
- Travel with United, Republic Airlines, JetBlue Airways, American Airlines to go to Portland, ME by flight.
- Travel with FlixBus, Greyhound, Infobus to go to Portland, ME by bus.
- 4 direct flights per day with United, Republic Airlines, American Airlines.
- 0 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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