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

The cheapest way to get from Maine to California is to bus and fly which costs $180 - $440 and takes 10h 21m.

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

The fastest way to get from Maine to California is to fly which takes 7h 18m and costs $650 - $1,500.

Is there a direct bus between Maine and California?

No, there is no direct bus from Maine to California station. However, there are services departing from Portland Public Library and arriving at Los Angeles Union Station via Portland, ME, South Station, Port Authority Bus Terminal and St Louis Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3 days 1h.

How far is it from Maine to California?

The distance between Maine and California is 2638 miles. The road distance is 3052.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Maine to California without a car is to bus and train which takes 2 days 22h and costs $1,000 - $2,300.

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

It takes approximately 8h 16m to get from Maine to California, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Maine to California bus from?

Maine to California bus services, operated by Concord Coach Lines, depart from Portland, ME station.

Bus or fly from Maine to California?

The best way to get from Maine to California is to fly which takes 8h 16m and costs $600 - $800. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $500 - $1,000 and takes 3 days 1h.

Where does the Maine to California bus arrive?

Maine to California bus services, operated by Concord Coach Lines, arrive at Boston, MA - South Station.

What is the time difference between Maine and California?

California is 3h behind Maine. It is currently 2:39 AM in Maine and 11:39 PM in California.

Can I drive from Maine to California?

Yes, the driving distance between Maine to California is 3052 miles. It takes approximately 2 days 2h to drive from Maine to California.

Where can I stay near California?

There are 2972+ hotels available in California.

Maine to California - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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There are 7 ways to get from Maine to California by plane, bus, train, bus (Amtrak, Greyhound), or car

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Fly Portland to San Diego International Airport
best
1. Fly from Portland (PWM) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane PWM - SAN
8h 16m
$632–795
Bus to Boston Logan Airport, fly to San Diego International Airport
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Portland, ME to Logan International Airportbus
2. Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane BOS - SAN
10h 21m
$186–439
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Portland, ME to Boston, MA - South Stationbus
2. Take the train from Boston to Chicago Union Stationtrain
3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Los Angelestrain
2d 22h
$1,053–2,249
Bus
1. Take the bus from Portland, ME to Boston, MA - South Stationbus
2. Take the bus from South Station to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus
3. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to St Louis Bus Stationbus
4. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus
3d 1h
$503–974
Drive 3,034.8 mi
1. Drive from Portland to Los Angelescar 3,034.8 mi
2d 2h
$554–800
Fly Portland to Los Angeles International Airport
1. Fly from Portland (PWM) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane PWM - LAX
7h 18m
$682–1,503
Fly Portland to Sacramento International Airport
1. Fly from Portland (PWM) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane PWM - SMF
8h 18m
$288–1,096

Maine to California by bus and train

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2d 22hAverage Duration

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Distance: 2,623.1 mi
Duration: 8h 16m

What companies run services between Maine, USA and California, USA?

Southwest Airlines, American Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Portland (PWM) to San Diego International Airport (SAN) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Portland Public Library to Los Angeles Union Station via Portland, ME, Boston, MA - South Station, South Station, Port Authority Bus Terminal, and St Louis Bus Station in around 3d 1h.

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