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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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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight |
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$181 Average price | $93 Average price Cheapest | $429 Average price |
8h 57m Average total duration 8h 27m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 50m Average total duration 9h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 51m Average total duration Fastest 2h 51m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.6 - 1.4kg CO2 emissions | 1.7 - 3.5kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Travel optionsfrom Philadelphia, PA to Portland, ME
How to get from Philadelphia, PA to Portland, ME by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
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.
FlixBus · FlixBus+
8:45 AM12h05Philadelphia, Spring Garden St / N 2nd St (Madison War Memorial Park), PA8:50 PMPortland, Congress St (Greyhound Bus Terminal), ME$961One-way2 transfers
Cheapest
FlixBus · FlixBus+
8:45 AM12h05Philadelphia, Spring Garden St / N 2nd St (Madison War Memorial Park), PA8:50 PMPortland, Congress St (Greyhound Bus Terminal), ME$961One-way2 transfers
Fastest
AA562610:40 AM1h34Philadelphia International Airport12:14 PMPortland International Jetport$5841One-way0 transfers
Other options
2150 NextGen Acela+
8270 AMTRAK6:37 AM7h3330th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA2:10 PMPortland Transportation Center, Portland, ME$3491One-way1 transfer
2150 NextGen Acela+
8257 AMTRAK6:37 AM8h3330th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA3:10 PMPortland Transportation Center, Portland, ME$3491One-way1 transfer
184 Northeast Regional · 1689 Downeaster3:23 PM10h3230th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA1:55 AMPortland Transportation Center, Portland, ME$3371One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus+
8:00 AM12h50Philadelphia, Schuylkill Ave (Cira Centre South), PA8:50 PMPortland, Congress St (Greyhound Bus Terminal), ME$961One-way2 transfers
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FlixBus+
8:20 AM12h30Philadelphia, Spring Garden St / N 2nd St (Madison War Memorial Park), PA8:50 PMPortland, Congress St (Greyhound Bus Terminal), ME$971One-way2 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus6:45 PM12h30Philadelphia, Schuylkill Ave (Cira Centre South), PA7:15 AMPortland, Congress St (Greyhound Bus Terminal), ME$971One-way1 transfer
AA58204:30 PM1h34Philadelphia International Airport6:04 PMPortland International Jetport$5841One-way0 transfers
UA6156 · UA460310:33 AM4h04Philadelphia International Airport2:37 PMPortland International Jetport$5961One-way1 transfer
AA58759:25 PM1h34Philadelphia International Airport10:59 PMPortland International Jetport$5841One-way0 transfers
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FAQs: Travel from Philadelphia, PA to Portland, ME
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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).
Other travel options to Portland, ME take longer:
Train takes on average 8h 6m.
Bus takes on average 11h 25m.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 3 direct flights per day with American Airlines.
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