There are 7 ways to get from Elizabeth to Maine by plane, train, bus, bus (Flixbus), car, train (Amtrak), or bus (Amtrak)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport
best- Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Portland (PWM)plane EWR - PWM
1h 22m$50–360Train, bus
- Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Bostontrain Acela
- Take the bus from Boston, MA - South Station to Portland, MEbus Logan Airport / ...
7h 40m$146–263Bus (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from New York Midtown to City of Portlandbus FlixBus N2615
8h 55m$55–98Drive 322.6 mi
- Drive from Elizabeth to Portlandcar 322.6 mi
6h 1m$59–86Train to John F. Kennedy International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Elizabeth to New York Penn Stationtrain
- Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Portland (PWM)plane JFK - PWM
3h 30m$57–323Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Bostontrain Acela
- Take the train from Boston to Portlandtrain Downeaster
8h 56m$188–321Bus via Boston
- Take the bus from Broad St At Jersey St to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus 112
- Take the bus from New York to Bostonbus
- Take the bus from Boston, MA - South Station to Portland, MEbus
9h 6m$73–152
Elizabeth to Maine by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Elizabeth to Maine is to drive which costs $55 - $85 and takes 6h 1m.
The fastest way to get from Elizabeth to Maine is to fly which takes 1h 22m and costs $50 - $360.
No, there is no direct bus from Elizabeth to Maine. However, there are services departing from New York Midtown and arriving at Congress St + Center St via Congress St + Maine Med. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 55m.
No, there is no direct train from Elizabeth to Maine. However, there are services departing from Elizabeth and arriving at Portland via Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station, Back Bay and Boston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 56m.
The distance between Elizabeth and Maine is 286 miles. The road distance is 324.5 miles.
The best way to get from Elizabeth to Maine without a car is to train and bus which takes 7h 40m and costs $140 - $270.
It takes approximately 1h 22m to fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Portland (PWM), including transfers and time at the airport.
Elizabeth to Maine bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from New York Midtown station.
Elizabeth to Maine train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, depart from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station.
The best way to get from Elizabeth to Maine is to fly which takes 1h 22m and costs $50 - $360. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $55 - $100 and takes 8h 55m, you could also train, which costs $180 - $330 and takes 8h 56m.
What companies run services between Elizabeth, NJ, USA and Maine, USA?
United Airlines flies from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Portland (PWM) 4 times a day. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from New York Midtown to City of Portland 6 times a week. Tickets cost $50–80 and the journey takes 7h 11m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Portland
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–360
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Portland
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–290
- Website
- jetblue.com
Flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Portland
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–290
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 47m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $50–750
- Schedules at
- Amtrak Acela
- Website
- Amtrak
- Business Class
- $50–490
- First Class
- $200–750
Train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 36m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $50–750
- Schedules at
- Amtrak Acela
- Website
- Amtrak
- Business Class
- $50–490
- First Class
- $200–750
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 21m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $120–200
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 14m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $120–200
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Boston to Portland
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $60–100
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
Train from Elizabeth to New York Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3–14
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $3–14
- Phone
- +1 800 639 3317
- [email protected]
- Website
- Concord Coach Lines
Bus from Boston, MA - South Station to Portland, ME
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $23–35
- Website
- Concord Coach Lines
Bus from Boston, MA - South Station to Portland, ME
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $23–35
- Website
- Concord Coach Lines
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Thruway
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Boston, MA - South Station to Portland, ME
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $21–45
- Website
- Amtrak
- Adult
- $21–45
Bus from Boston, MA - South Station to Portland, ME
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $21–45
- Website
- Amtrak
- Adult
- $21–45
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from New York Midtown to City of Portland
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 11m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $50–80
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
Bus from Broad St At Jersey St to Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $9–29
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adults
- $9–29
- Phone
- 1-800-343-9999
- Website
- Peter Pan
Bus from New York to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $40–75
- Website
- Peter Pan
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Booking & Getting There
The quickest flight from Newark Liberty International Airport Airport to Portland Airport is the direct flight which takes 1h 22m.
Elizabeth to Maine bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at City of Portland station.
Elizabeth to Maine train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, arrive at Boston station.
Yes, the driving distance between Elizabeth to Maine is 325 miles. It takes approximately 6h 1m to drive from Elizabeth to Maine.
United Airlines offers flights from Newark Liberty International Airport Airport to Portland Airport.
There are 391+ hotels available in Maine.










