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Compare bus, train, and flight for Providence, RI to Portland, ME
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Providence, RI to Portland, ME among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $40. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 2h 52m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $40, and a train costs an average of $47.
Distance: 139 miles (225 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus |
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$59 Average price | $53 Average price Cheapest |
3h 47m Average total duration 3h 17m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 22m Average total duration Fastest 2h 52m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions |
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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 Providence, RI to Portland, ME:
A bus is $6 (€5) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Providence, RI to Portland, ME costing on average $59 (€48).
A bus is $569 (€460) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Providence, RI to Portland, ME costing on average $622 (€503).
Other travel options to Portland, ME take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 17m.
Flight takes on average 8h 36m.
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How to get from Providence, RI to Portland, ME by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Providence, RI to Portland, ME is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
160 Northeast Regional · 8258 AMTRAK12:46 PM3h24Providence Station, Providence, RI4:10 PMPortland Transportation Center, Portland, ME$561One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
160 Northeast Regional · 8258 AMTRAK12:46 PM3h24Providence Station, Providence, RI4:10 PMPortland Transportation Center, Portland, ME$561One-way1 transfer
Fastest
160 Northeast Regional · 8258 AMTRAK12:46 PM3h24Providence Station, Providence, RI4:10 PMPortland Transportation Center, Portland, ME$561One-way1 transfer
Other options
66 Northeast Regional · 683 Downeaster9:17 AM5h03Providence Station, Providence, RI2:20 PMPortland Transportation Center, Portland, ME$771One-way1 transfer
162 Northeast Regional · 8246 AMTRAK1:31 PM3h39Providence Station, Providence, RI5:10 PMPortland Transportation Center, Portland, ME$561One-way1 transfer
162 Northeast Regional · 8259 AMTRAK1:31 PM4h39Providence Station, Providence, RI6:10 PMPortland Transportation Center, Portland, ME$561One-way1 transfer
150 Northeast Regional · 8257 AMTRAK10:29 AM4h41Providence Station, Providence, RI3:10 PMPortland Transportation Center, Portland, ME$561One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Providence, RI to Portland, ME:
A bus is $6 (€5) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Providence, RI to Portland, ME costing on average $59 (€48).
A bus is $569 (€460) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Providence, RI to Portland, ME costing on average $622 (€503).
Other travel options to Portland, ME take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 17m.
Flight takes on average 8h 36m.
- Around 13 trains per day.
- Around 12 flights per day.
- Around 9 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Providence, RI and Portland, ME as scheduled services by bus, train, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from T. F. Green International Airport and arrive in Portland International Jetport.
- Trains mostly depart from Providence Station, Providence, RI and arrive in Portland Transportation Center, Portland, ME.
- Travel with Amtrak to go to Portland, ME by train.
- Travel with Greyhound to go to Portland, ME by bus.
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