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How to get fromBasel to Portlandby train, plane, or bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Basel to Portland by train, plane, or bus

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  1. Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Portland

    best
    1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain train
    2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Portland (PWM)plane plane ZRH - PWM
    14h 58m
    $399–1,414

  2. Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Augusta State Airport, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain train
    2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Augusta State Airport (AUG)plane plane ZRH - AUG
    3. Take the bus from Augusta Transportation Center to Portland Transportation Centerbus bus
    17h 2m
    $278–879

  3. Fly Basel to Boston Logan Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)plane plane BSL - BOS
    2. Take the bus from Logan International Airport to Portland, MEbus bus
    15h 5m
    $386–785

  4. Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Boston Logan Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain train
    2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)plane plane ZRH - BOS
    3. Take the bus from Logan International Airport to Portland, MEbus bus
    14h 24m
    $391–944

Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Portland (PWM) flights

Calendar48Weekly Planes
Duration13h 44mAverage Duration
Ticket$362Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 3,717.4 mi
  • Duration: 14h 58m

What companies run services between Basel, Switzerland and Portland, ME, USA?

There is no direct connection from Basel to Portland. However, you can take the train to Zürich HB, take the train to Zürich Flughafen, walk to Zurich Airport (ZRH) airport, then fly to Portland (PWM). Alternatively, you can take the line 50 bus to Basel EuroAirport, Abflug, walk to Basel (BSL) airport, fly to Boston Logan Airport (BOS), walk to Logan International Airport, then take the bus to Portland, ME.

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