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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 $44. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 13m. 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 $44, and a flight costs an average of $299.
Distance: 359 miles (579 km)
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Most popular Train | Flight | Bus |
|---|---|---|
$212 Average price | $446 Average price | $94 Average price Cheapest |
8h 57m Average total duration 8h 27m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 13m Average total duration Fastest 2h 13m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 9h 50m Average total duration 9h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.7 - 3.5kg CO2 emissions | 0.6 - 1.4kg CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular airline |  Most popular bus company |
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 Philadelphia, PA to Portland, ME:
A bus is $118 (€95) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Philadelphia, PA to Portland, ME costing on average $212 (€171).
A bus is $352 (€284) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Philadelphia, PA to Portland, ME costing on average $446 (€360).
Other travel options to Portland, ME take longer:
Train takes on average 8h 27m.
Bus takes on average 9h 20m.
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 · FlixBus8:15 PM10h55Philadelphia, Spring Garden St / N 2nd St (Madison War Memorial Park), PA7:10 AMPortland, Congress St (Greyhound Bus Terminal), ME$601One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
- FlixBus · FlixBus8:15 PM10h55Philadelphia, Spring Garden St / N 2nd St (Madison War Memorial Park), PA7:10 AMPortland, Congress St (Greyhound Bus Terminal), ME$601One-way1 transfer
Fastest
AA12119:54 PM1h32Philadelphia International Airport11:26 PMPortland International Jetport$4721One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 170 Northeast Regional · 8258 AMTRAK6:58 AM9h1230th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA4:10 PMPortland Transportation Center, Portland, ME$1621One-way1 transfer
- 190 Northeast Regional · 8257 AMTRAK5:58 AM9h1230th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA3:10 PMPortland Transportation Center, Portland, ME$1621One-way1 transfer
- 66 Northeast Regional · 8254 AMTRAK3:22 AM9h4830th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA1:10 PMPortland Transportation Center, Portland, ME$1621One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus6:45 PM12h25Philadelphia, Schuylkill Ave (Cira Centre South), PA7:10 AMPortland, Congress St (Greyhound Bus Terminal), ME$601One-way1 transfer
· 9:30 AM11h20Philadelphia, Schuylkill Ave (Cira Centre South), PA8:50 PMPortland, Congress St (Greyhound Bus Terminal), ME$611One-way1 transfer- · · 8:20 AM12h30Philadelphia, Spring Garden St / N 2nd St (Madison War Memorial Park), PA8:50 PMPortland, Congress St (Greyhound Bus Terminal), ME$611One-way2 transfers
UA2655 · UA59966:54 PM15h34Philadelphia International Airport10:28 AMPortland International Jetport$3731One-way1 transfer- UA2655 · UA23336:54 PM19h20Philadelphia International Airport2:14 PMPortland International Jetport$3731One-way1 transfer
- UA2655 · UA10276:54 PM26h25Philadelphia International Airport9:19 PMPortland International Jetport$3731One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Philadelphia, PA to Portland, ME:
A bus is $118 (€95) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Philadelphia, PA to Portland, ME costing on average $212 (€171).
A bus is $352 (€284) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Philadelphia, PA to Portland, ME costing on average $446 (€360).
Other travel options to Portland, ME take longer:
Train takes on average 8h 27m.
Bus takes on average 9h 20m.
- Around 25 flights per day.
- Around 12 buses per day.
- Around 12 trains 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.
- Buses mostly depart from Philadelphia, Spring Garden St / N 2nd St (Madison War Memorial Park), PA and arrive in Portland, Congress St (Greyhound Bus Terminal), ME.
- Trains mostly depart from 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA and arrive in Portland Transportation Center, Portland, ME.
- Travel with FlixBus, Greyhound to go to Portland, ME by bus.
- Travel with piedmont airlines, 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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