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

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Compare bus, train, and flight for Portland, ME to New York, NY

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Portland, ME to New York, NY among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $30. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 30m. 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 $30, and a flight costs an average of $89.

Distance: 279 miles (450 km)

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$120

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$72

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$201

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6h 34m

Average total duration

6h 4m

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7h 32m

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4h 30m

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0.1 - 0.4kg

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0.5 - 1.1kg

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1.4 - 2.7kg

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Republic Airlines

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from Portland, ME to New York, NY

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

Our recommendation

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

  • Greyhound+FlixBusFlixBus
    1:45 PM7h35
    Portland, Congress St (Greyhound Bus Terminal), ME
    9:20 PMNew York, W 34th St / 12th Ave, NY
    $561One-way
    1 transfer

Cheapest

  • Greyhound+FlixBusFlixBus
    1:45 PM7h35
    Portland, Congress St (Greyhound Bus Terminal), ME
    9:20 PMNew York, W 34th St / 12th Ave, NY
    $561One-way
    1 transfer

Fastest

  • JetBlue AirwaysB6507
    7:30 AM1h15
    Portland International Jetport
    8:45 AMJohn F. Kennedy International Airport
    $3081One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • Amtrak8277 AMTRAK · 173 Northeast Regional
    8:30 AM7h22
    Portland Transportation Center, Portland, ME
    3:52 PMPenn Station, New York, NY
    $1821One-way
    1 transfer
  • Amtrak8275 AMTRAK · 173 Northeast Regional
    7:30 AM8h22
    Portland Transportation Center, Portland, ME
    3:52 PMPenn Station, New York, NY
    $1821One-way
    1 transfer
  • Amtrak682 Downeaster · 173 Northeast Regional
    7:18 AM8h34
    Portland Transportation Center, Portland, ME
    3:52 PMPenn Station, New York, NY
    $1861One-way
    1 transfer
  • Greyhoundundefined · undefined
    1:45 PM7h45
    Portland, Congress St (Greyhound Bus Terminal), ME
    9:30 PMNew York, Port Authority Bus Station, NY
    $561One-way
    1 transfer
  • Greyhound+FlixBusFlixBus
    1:45 PM8h05
    Portland, Congress St (Greyhound Bus Terminal), ME
    9:50 PMNew York, W 31st St / 8th Ave.
    $601One-way
    1 transfer
  • Greyhound+FlixBusFlixBus
    1:45 PM8h45
    Portland, Congress St (Greyhound Bus Terminal), ME
    10:30 PMNew York, Kissena Boulevard / Main Street (Queens Public Library), NY
    $571One-way
    1 transfer
  • Republic AirlinesAA4753
    3:39 PM1h34
    Portland International Jetport
    5:13 PMLaGuardia Airport
    $3701One-way
    0 transfers
  • American AirlinesAA2610+Republic AirlinesAA4348
    10:47 AM5h04
    Portland International Jetport
    3:51 PMLaGuardia Airport
    $3821One-way
    1 transfer
  • American AirlinesAA497 · AA2051
    7:10 AM5h49
    Portland International Jetport
    12:59 PMLaGuardia Airport
    $4691One-way
    1 transfer

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

Travel to New York, NY 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 Portland, ME to New York, NY.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between Portland, ME and New York, NY including taking a bus, train, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Portland, ME to New York, NY is a bus with an average price of $30 (€24).

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

A bus is $29 (€23) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Portland, ME to New York, NY costing on average $59 (€47).

A bus is $59 (€47) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Portland, ME to New York, NY costing on average $89 (€71).

The fastest way to travel from Portland, ME to New York, NY is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 33m.

Other travel options to New York, NY take longer:

Train takes on average 6h 30m.

Bus takes on average 7h 35m.

The distance from Portland, ME to New York, NY is approximately 279 miles (450 km).
The average frequency per day from Portland, ME to New York, NY is:
  • Around 33 flights per day.
  • Around 24 trains per day.
  • Around 22 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Portland, ME and New York, NY 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 Portland, ME to New York, NY:
  • Flights mostly depart from Portland International Jetport and arrive in LaGuardia Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Portland Transportation Center, Portland, ME and arrive in Penn Station, New York, NY.
  • Buses mostly depart from Portland, Marginal Way (Park & Ride), ME and arrive in New York, W 31st St / 8th Ave..
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Portland, ME to New York, NY, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Republic Airlines, United, JetBlue Airways, American Airlines to go to New York, NY by flight.
  • Travel with Amtrak, Amtrak to go to New York, NY by train.
  • Travel with FlixBus, Greyhound, Concord Coach Lines to go to New York, NY by bus.
Yes, there are direct services available from Portland, ME to New York, NY with the following travel companies:
  • 3 direct flights per day with Republic Airlines, United, JetBlue Airways.
  • 0 direct buses per day with Concord Coach Lines.
Omio customers who travel from Portland, ME to New York, NY often also extend their vacation to go to Washington, DC, Boston, MA, Philadelphia, PA, Atlantic City, NJ, Niagara Falls, NY. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between New York, NY and these popular destinations at a great price.
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