How to travel from Portland, ME to Philadelphia, PA

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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 $301.

Distance: 359 miles (579 km)

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$171

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$451

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0.6 - 1.4kg

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1.7 - 3.5kg

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American Airlines

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from Portland, ME to Philadelphia, PA

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.

  • FlixBus
    6:45 PM11h05
    Portland, ME
    5:50 AMPhiladelphia, PA
    $821One-way
    0 transfers

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  • FlixBus
    6:45 PM11h05
    Portland, ME
    5:50 AMPhiladelphia, PA
    $821One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • FlixBus
    6:45 PM11h05
    Portland, ME
    5:50 AMPhiladelphia, PA
    $821One-way
    0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Portland, ME to Philadelphia, PA

Travel to Philadelphia, PA 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 Philadelphia, PA.

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There are 3 options to travel between Portland, ME and Philadelphia, PA including taking a bus, train, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Portland, ME to Philadelphia, PA is a bus with an average price of $52 (€43).

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 $301 (€245).

The fastest way to travel from Portland, ME to Philadelphia, PA is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 45m.

Other travel options to Philadelphia, PA take longer:

Train takes on average 7h 36m.

Bus takes on average 10h 55m.

The distance from Portland, ME to Philadelphia, PA is approximately 359 miles (579 km).
The average frequency per day from Portland, ME to Philadelphia, PA is:
  • Around 26 trains per day.
  • Around 22 buses per day.
  • Around 22 flights 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.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Portland, ME to Philadelphia, PA:
  • Trains mostly depart from Portland Transportation Center, Portland, ME and arrive in 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA.
  • 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.
  • Flights mostly depart from Portland International Jetport and arrive in Philadelphia International Airport.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Portland, ME to Philadelphia, PA, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Greyhound, FlixBus 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.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Portland, ME to Philadelphia, PA:
  • 2 direct flights per day with American Airlines.
Omio customers who travel from Portland, ME to Philadelphia, PA often also extend their vacation to go to New York, NY, Washington, DC, Newark, NJ, Atlantic City, NJ, Boston, MA. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Philadelphia, PA and these popular destinations at a great price.
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