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Compare bus, train, and flight for Portland, ME to Philadelphia, PA
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Portland, ME to Philadelphia, PA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $52. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 18m. 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 $52, and a flight costs an average of $252.
Distance: 359 miles (579 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
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$183 Average price | $109 Average price Cheapest | $434 Average price | $114 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
8h 12m Average total duration 7h 42m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 13m Average total duration 9h 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 18m Average total duration Fastest 2h 18m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 6h 59m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.6 - 1.4kg CO2 emissions | 1.7 - 3.5kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | 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 Portland, ME to Philadelphia, PA:
A bus is $73 (€60) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Portland, ME to Philadelphia, PA costing on average $183 (€150).
A bus is $324 (€266) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Portland, ME to Philadelphia, PA costing on average $434 (€355).
Other travel options to Philadelphia, PA take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 42m.
Bus takes on average 9h 43m.
Travel optionsfrom Portland, ME to Philadelphia, PA
How to get from Portland, ME to Philadelphia, PA by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Portland, ME to Philadelphia, PA is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus · FlixBus11:59 PM11h01Portland, Congress St (Greyhound Bus Terminal), ME11:00 AMPhiladelphia Bus Station$1031One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
- FlixBus · FlixBus11:59 PM11h01Portland, Congress St (Greyhound Bus Terminal), ME11:00 AMPhiladelphia Bus Station$1031One-way1 transfer
Fastest
- 8242 AMTRAK+
2249 NextGen Acela3:15 AM8h03Portland Transportation Center, Portland, ME11:18 AM30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA$3481One-way1 transfer
Other options
- 8269 AMTRAK · 169 Northeast Regional3:30 PM10h15Portland Transportation Center, Portland, ME1:45 AM30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA$1621One-way1 transfer
- 696 Downeaster · 169 Northeast Regional1:43 PM12h02Portland Transportation Center, Portland, ME1:45 AM30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA$1681One-way1 transfer
- 8269 AMTRAK · 65 Northeast Regional3:30 PM9h21Portland Transportation Center, Portland, ME12:51 AM30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA$2121One-way1 transfer
- · · 1:45 PM10h55Portland, Congress St (Greyhound Bus Terminal), ME12:40 AMPhiladelphia Bus Station$1091One-way2 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Portland, ME to Philadelphia, PA:
A bus is $73 (€60) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Portland, ME to Philadelphia, PA costing on average $183 (€150).
A bus is $324 (€266) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Portland, ME to Philadelphia, PA costing on average $434 (€355).
Other travel options to Philadelphia, PA take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 42m.
Bus takes on average 9h 43m.
- Around 24 trains per day.
- Around 23 flights per day.
- Around 20 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Portland, ME and Philadelphia, PA 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 Philadelphia International Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Portland Transportation Center, Portland, ME and arrive in 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA.
- Buses mostly depart from Portland, Congress St (Greyhound Bus Terminal), ME and arrive in Philadelphia, Spring Garden St / N 2nd St (Madison War Memorial Park), PA.
- Travel with Greyhound to go to Philadelphia, PA by bus.
- Travel with Amtrak, Amtrak to go to Philadelphia, PA by train.
- Travel with American Airlines to go to Philadelphia, PA by flight.
- 3 direct flights per day with American Airlines.
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