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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 $300.
Distance: 359 miles (579 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight |
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$171 Average price | $111 Average price Cheapest | $450 Average price |
8h 11m Average total duration 7h 41m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 49m Average total duration 9h 19m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 18m Average total duration Fastest 2h 18m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.6 - 1.4kg CO2 emissions | 1.7 - 3.5kg CO2 emissions |
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How to get from Portland, ME to Philadelphia, PA by train, bus or flight.
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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.

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This is compared to other travel options from Portland, ME to Philadelphia, PA:
A bus is $29 (€23) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Portland, ME to Philadelphia, PA costing on average $81 (€66).
A bus is $248 (€202) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Portland, ME to Philadelphia, PA costing on average $300 (€245).
Other travel options to Philadelphia, PA take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 36m.
Bus takes on average 10h 55m.
- Around 26 trains per day.
- Around 22 flights per day.
- Around 22 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.
- Buses mostly depart from Portland, Marginal Way (Park & Ride), ME and arrive in Philadelphia, Spring Garden St / N 2nd St (Madison War Memorial Park), PA.
- Trains mostly depart from Portland Transportation Center, Portland, ME and arrive in 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA.
- Travel with American Airlines to go to Philadelphia, PA by flight.
- Travel with Amtrak, Amtrak Acela to go to Philadelphia, PA by train.
- Travel with Greyhound, FlixBus to go to Philadelphia, PA by bus.
- 2 direct flights per day with American Airlines.
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