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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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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight |
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$120 Average price | $72 Average price Cheapest | $201 Average price |
6h 34m Average total duration 6h 4m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 32m Average total duration 7h 2m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 30m Average total duration Fastest 1h 30m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.5 - 1.1kg CO2 emissions | 1.4 - 2.7kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Travel optionsfrom Portland, ME to New York, NY
How to get from Portland, ME to New York, NY by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
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.
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FlixBus1:45 PM7h35Portland, Congress St (Greyhound Bus Terminal), ME9:20 PMNew York, W 34th St / 12th Ave, NY$561One-way1 transfer
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FlixBus1:45 PM7h35Portland, Congress St (Greyhound Bus Terminal), ME9:20 PMNew York, W 34th St / 12th Ave, NY$561One-way1 transfer
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B65077:30 AM1h15Portland International Jetport8:45 AMJohn F. Kennedy International Airport$3081One-way0 transfers
Other options
8277 AMTRAK · 173 Northeast Regional8:30 AM7h22Portland Transportation Center, Portland, ME3:52 PMPenn Station, New York, NY$1821One-way1 transfer
8275 AMTRAK · 173 Northeast Regional7:30 AM8h22Portland Transportation Center, Portland, ME3:52 PMPenn Station, New York, NY$1821One-way1 transfer
682 Downeaster · 173 Northeast Regional7:18 AM8h34Portland Transportation Center, Portland, ME3:52 PMPenn Station, New York, NY$1861One-way1 transfer
undefined · undefined1:45 PM7h45Portland, Congress St (Greyhound Bus Terminal), ME9:30 PMNew York, Port Authority Bus Station, NY$561One-way1 transfer
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FlixBus1:45 PM8h05Portland, Congress St (Greyhound Bus Terminal), ME9:50 PMNew York, W 31st St / 8th Ave.$601One-way1 transfer
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FlixBus1:45 PM8h45Portland, Congress St (Greyhound Bus Terminal), ME10:30 PMNew York, Kissena Boulevard / Main Street (Queens Public Library), NY$571One-way1 transfer
AA47533:39 PM1h34Portland International Jetport5:13 PMLaGuardia Airport$3701One-way0 transfers
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AA434810:47 AM5h04Portland International Jetport3:51 PMLaGuardia Airport$3821One-way1 transfer
AA497 · AA20517:10 AM5h49Portland International Jetport12:59 PMLaGuardia Airport$4691One-way1 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.

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).
Other travel options to New York, NY take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 30m.
Bus takes on average 7h 35m.
- 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.
- 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..
- 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.
- 3 direct flights per day with Republic Airlines, United, JetBlue Airways.
- 0 direct buses per day with Concord Coach Lines.
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