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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 kr500. 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 kr500, and a flight costs an average of kr2420.
Distance: 359 miles (579 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
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kr1752 Average price | kr1048 Average price Cheapest | kr4159 Average price | kr1089 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 |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company |  Most popular airline | Your own car or car rental |
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 kr705 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Portland, ME to Philadelphia, PA costing on average kr1752.
A bus is kr3111 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Portland, ME to Philadelphia, PA costing on average kr4159.
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 train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- 686 Downeaster · 179 Northeast Regional1:43 PM11h56Portland Transportation Center, Portland, ME1:39 AM30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PAkr6921One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
- 686 Downeaster · 179 Northeast Regional1:43 PM11h56Portland Transportation Center, Portland, ME1:39 AM30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PAkr6921One-way1 transfer
Fastest
- AA29518:00 AM1h39Portland International Jetport9:39 AMPhiladelphia International Airportkr50031One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 8273 AMTRAK · 93 Northeast Regional6:15 AM9h09Portland Transportation Center, Portland, ME3:24 PM30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PAkr9741One-way1 transfer
- 8269 AMTRAK · 179 Northeast Regional3:30 PM10h09Portland Transportation Center, Portland, ME1:39 AM30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PAkr10601One-way1 transfer
- 8277 AMTRAK · 173 Northeast Regional8:30 AM8h59Portland Transportation Center, Portland, ME5:29 PM30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PAkr12121One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus11:59 PM11h01Portland, Congress St (Greyhound Bus Terminal), ME11:00 AMPhiladelphia Bus Stationkr9031One-way1 transfer- · · 1:45 PM10h55Portland, Congress St (Greyhound Bus Terminal), ME12:40 AMPhiladelphia Bus Stationkr11731One-way2 transfers
AA61256:59 PM1h45Portland International Jetport8:44 PMPhiladelphia International Airportkr43861One-way0 transfers- AA23542:56 PM1h57Portland International Jetport4:53 PMPhiladelphia International Airportkr43861One-way0 transfers
- AA1859+
AA43916:00 AM10h49Portland International Jetport4:49 PMPhiladelphia International Airportkr45321One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Portland, ME to Philadelphia, PA:
A bus is kr705 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Portland, ME to Philadelphia, PA costing on average kr1752.
A bus is kr3111 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Portland, ME to Philadelphia, PA costing on average kr4159.
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 American Airlines to go to Philadelphia, PA by flight.
- Travel with Amtrak, Amtrak to go to Philadelphia, PA by train.
- 3 direct flights per day with American Airlines.
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