What is the cheapest way to get from Albany to Portland, ME?

The cheapest way to get from Albany to Portland, ME is to drive which costs $40 - $65 and takes 5h 22m.

What is the fastest way to get from Albany to Portland, ME?

The fastest way to get from Albany to Portland, ME is to drive which takes 5h 22m and costs $40 - $65.

Is there a direct bus between Albany and Portland, ME?

No, there is no direct bus from Albany to Portland, ME. However, there are services departing from Albany Bus Terminal, NY and arriving at Portland, ME via Boston, MA - South Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 55m.

Is there a direct train between Albany and Portland, ME?

No, there is no direct train from Albany station to Portland, ME. 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 8h 38m.

How far is it from Albany to Portland, ME?

The distance between Albany and Portland, ME is 278 miles. The road distance is 231 miles.

How do I travel from Albany to Portland, ME without a car?

The best way to get from Albany to Portland, ME without a car is to bus via Boston which takes 5h 55m and costs $45 - $95.

How long does it take to get from Albany to Portland, ME?

It takes approximately 5h 55m to get from Albany to Portland, ME, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Albany to Portland, ME bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Albany to Portland, ME train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Albany to Portland, ME?

The best way to get from Albany to Portland, ME is to bus via Boston which takes 5h 55m and costs $45 - $95. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $430 - $1,300 and takes 6h 15m, you could also train, which costs $100 - $220 and takes 8h 38m.

Where does the Albany to Portland, ME bus arrive?

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

Where does the Albany to Portland, ME train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Albany to Portland, ME?

Yes, the driving distance between Albany to Portland, ME is 231 miles. It takes approximately 5h 22m to drive from Albany to Portland, ME.

How do I get a train ticket from Albany to Portland, ME?

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Where can I stay near Portland, ME?

There are 440+ hotels available in Portland, ME.

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There are 9 ways to get from Albany to Portland, ME by bus (Greyhound, Flixbus, Amtrak), train, bus, car, plane, train (Amtrak), or bus (Flixbus)

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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 / ...
5h 55m
$47–94
Drive 229.7 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Albany to Portland, MEcar 229.7 mi
5h 22m
$42–61
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 20m
$85–176
Fly from Albany County Airport
1. Fly from Albany County Airport (ALB) to Portland (PWM)plane ALB - PWM
6h 15m
$434–1,304
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
8h 38m
$101–213
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 45m
$44–80
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
6h 23m
$108–626
Train to John F. Kennedy International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain
2. Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Portland (PWM)plane JFK - PWM
6h 11m
$109–442
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
6h 18m
$565–1,421

Albany to Portland, ME by bus

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Distance: 276.3 mi
Duration: 5h 55m

What companies run services between Albany, NY, USA and Portland, ME, USA?

You can take a bus from Albany Bus Terminal, NY to Portland, ME via Boston and Boston, MA - South Station in around 5h 55m. Alternatively, Southwest Airlines, American Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Albany County Airport (ALB) to Portland (PWM) hourly.

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