How to travel from Philadelphia, PA to Portland, ME

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Compare bus, train, and flight for Philadelphia, PA to Portland, ME

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Philadelphia, PA to Portland, ME among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $48. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 51m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.5kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $48, and a flight costs an average of $314.

Distance: 359 miles (579 km)

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$181

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$93

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$429

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8h 57m

Average total duration

8h 27m

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9h 50m

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5h 51m

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2h 51m

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0.2 - 0.5kg

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0.6 - 1.4kg

CO2 emissions

1.7 - 3.5kg

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from Philadelphia, PA to Portland, ME

How to get from Philadelphia, PA to Portland, ME by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

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The best way to travel from Philadelphia, PA to Portland, ME is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus+Greyhound
    8:45 AM12h05
    Philadelphia, Spring Garden St / N 2nd St (Madison War Memorial Park), PA
    8:50 PMPortland, Congress St (Greyhound Bus Terminal), ME
    $961One-way
    2 transfers

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus+Greyhound
    8:45 AM12h05
    Philadelphia, Spring Garden St / N 2nd St (Madison War Memorial Park), PA
    8:50 PMPortland, Congress St (Greyhound Bus Terminal), ME
    $961One-way
    2 transfers

Fastest

  • psa airlinesAA5626
    10:40 AM1h34
    Philadelphia International Airport
    12:14 PMPortland International Jetport
    $5841One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • Amtrak2150 NextGen Acela+Amtrak8270 AMTRAK
    6:37 AM7h33
    30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA
    2:10 PMPortland Transportation Center, Portland, ME
    $3491One-way
    1 transfer
  • Amtrak2150 NextGen Acela+Amtrak8257 AMTRAK
    6:37 AM8h33
    30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA
    3:10 PMPortland Transportation Center, Portland, ME
    $3491One-way
    1 transfer
  • Amtrak184 Northeast Regional · 1689 Downeaster
    3:23 PM10h32
    30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA
    1:55 AMPortland Transportation Center, Portland, ME
    $3371One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus+Greyhound
    8:00 AM12h50
    Philadelphia, Schuylkill Ave (Cira Centre South), PA
    8:50 PMPortland, Congress St (Greyhound Bus Terminal), ME
    $961One-way
    2 transfers
  • Greyhound+FlixBusFlixBus+Greyhound
    8:20 AM12h30
    Philadelphia, Spring Garden St / N 2nd St (Madison War Memorial Park), PA
    8:50 PMPortland, Congress St (Greyhound Bus Terminal), ME
    $971One-way
    2 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    6:45 PM12h30
    Philadelphia, Schuylkill Ave (Cira Centre South), PA
    7:15 AMPortland, Congress St (Greyhound Bus Terminal), ME
    $971One-way
    1 transfer
  • piedmont airlinesAA5820
    4:30 PM1h34
    Philadelphia International Airport
    6:04 PMPortland International Jetport
    $5841One-way
    0 transfers
  • UnitedUA6156 · UA4603
    10:33 AM4h04
    Philadelphia International Airport
    2:37 PMPortland International Jetport
    $5961One-way
    1 transfer
  • piedmont airlinesAA5875
    9:25 PM1h34
    Philadelphia International Airport
    10:59 PMPortland International Jetport
    $5841One-way
    0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Philadelphia, PA 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 Philadelphia, PA to Portland, ME.

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There are 3 options to travel between Philadelphia, PA and Portland, ME including taking a bus, train, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Philadelphia, PA to Portland, ME is a bus with an average price of $48 (€39).

This is compared to other travel options from Philadelphia, PA to Portland, ME:

A bus is $48 (€39) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Philadelphia, PA to Portland, ME costing on average $96 (€78).

A bus is $265 (€215) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Philadelphia, PA to Portland, ME costing on average $314 (€254).

The fastest way to travel from Philadelphia, PA to Portland, ME is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 26m.

Other travel options to Portland, ME take longer:

Train takes on average 8h 6m.

Bus takes on average 11h 25m.

The distance from Philadelphia, PA to Portland, ME is approximately 359 miles (579 km).
The average frequency per day from Philadelphia, PA to Portland, ME is:
  • Around 22 flights per day.
  • Around 13 trains per day.
  • Around 12 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Philadelphia, PA 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 Philadelphia, PA to Portland, ME:
  • Flights mostly depart from Philadelphia International Airport and arrive in Portland International Jetport.
  • Trains mostly depart from 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA and arrive in Portland Transportation Center, Portland, ME.
  • Buses mostly depart from Philadelphia, Spring Garden St / N 2nd St (Madison War Memorial Park), PA and arrive in Portland, Marginal Way (Park & Ride), ME.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Philadelphia, PA to Portland, ME, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with FlixBus, Greyhound to go to Portland, ME by bus.
  • Travel with American Airlines to go to Portland, ME by flight.
  • Travel with Amtrak, Amtrak to go to Portland, ME by train.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Philadelphia, PA to Portland, ME:
  • 3 direct flights per day with American Airlines.
Omio customers who travel from Philadelphia, PA to Portland, ME often also extend their vacation to go to Boston, MA, New York, NY, Portsmouth, NH, Washington, DC, 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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