What is the cheapest way to get from Albany to Maine?

The cheapest way to get from Albany to Maine is to drive which costs $40 - $65 and takes 5h 24m.

What is the fastest way to get from Albany to Maine?

The fastest way to get from Albany to Maine is to drive which takes 5h 24m and costs $40 - $65.

Is there a direct bus between Albany and Maine?

No, there is no direct bus from Albany to Maine. However, there are services departing from Albany Bus Terminal, NY and arriving at Congress St + Center St via Boston, MA - South Station and Portland Transportation Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 22m.

Is there a direct train between Albany and Maine?

No, there is no direct train from Albany station to Maine. However, there are services departing from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station and arriving at Portland via Back Bay and Boston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 5m.

How far is it from Albany to Maine?

The distance between Albany and Maine is 280 miles. The road distance is 232.3 miles.

How do I travel from Albany to Maine without a car?

The best way to get from Albany to Maine without a car is to bus via Boston which takes 6h 22m and costs $45 - $100.

How long does it take to get from Albany to Maine?

It takes approximately 6h 22m to get from Albany to Maine, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Albany to Maine bus from?

Albany to Maine bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Albany Bus Terminal, NY station.

Where do I catch the Albany to Maine train from?

Albany to Maine train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station.

Train, bus or fly from Albany to Maine?

The best way to get from Albany to Maine is to bus via Boston which takes 6h 22m and costs $45 - $100. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $410 - $1,300 and takes 5h 31m, you could also train, which costs $100 - $220 and takes 9h 5m.

Where does the Albany to Maine bus arrive?

Albany to Maine bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Boston station.

Where does the Albany to Maine train arrive?

Albany to Maine train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Boston station.

Can I drive from Albany to Maine?

Yes, the driving distance between Albany to Maine is 232 miles. It takes approximately 5h 24m to drive from Albany to Maine.

Where can I stay near Maine?

There are 409+ hotels available in Maine.

Albany to Maine - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 8 ways to get from Albany to Maine by bus (Greyhound, Flixbus, Amtrak), train, bus, car, plane, bus (Flixbus), or train (Amtrak)

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Bus via Boston
best
1. Take the bus from Albany Bus Terminal, NY to Bostonbus Greyhound US0171 / ...
2. Take the bus from Boston, MA - South Station to Portland, MEbus Logan Airport / ...
6h 22m
$49–97
Drive 230.9 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Albany to Portlandcar 230.9 mi
5h 24m
$43–61
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station to Bostontrain Lake Shore Limited
2. Take the bus from Boston, MA - South Station to Portland, MEbus Logan Airport / ...
7h 47m
$86–180
Fly from Albany County Airport
1. Fly from Albany County Airport (ALB) to Portland (PWM)plane ALB - PWM
5h 31m
$414–1,304
Bus (Flixbus)
1. Take the bus from Albany to Springfield Union Stationbus FlixBus 2691
2. Take the bus from Springfield Union Station to City of Portlandbus FlixBus N2615
8h 43m
$46–78
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station to Bostontrain Lake Shore Limited
2. Take the train from Boston to Portlandtrain Downeaster
9h 5m
$102–217
Train, train to Laguardia Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station to Croton-Harmon Amtrak Stationtrain
2. Take the train from Croton-Harmon to 125th Street - Harlemtrain
3. Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Portland (PWM)plane LGA - PWM
5h 44m
$108–637
Train to Newark Liberty International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain
2. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Portland (PWM)plane EWR - PWM
5h 34m
$564–2,121

Albany to Maine by bus

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6h 22mAverage Duration

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Distance: 278.4 mi
Duration: 6h 22m

What companies run services between Albany, NY, USA and Maine, USA?

You can take a bus from Albany Bus Terminal, NY to Congress St + Center St via Boston, Boston, MA - South Station, and Portland Transportation Center in around 6h 22m. Alternatively, Southwest Airlines, American Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Albany County Airport (ALB) to Portland (PWM) hourly.

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