There are 6 ways to get from Maine to State College by plane, bus (Amtrak, Greyhound), bus, train, car, or bus (Flixbus, Greyhound)
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 Portland
best- Fly from Portland (PWM) to Penn State University Park Airport (SCE)plane PWM - SCE
5h 7m$78–454Fly from Bangor
cheapest- Fly from Bangor (BGR) to Penn State University Park Airport (SCE)plane BGR - SCE
7h 27m$68–396Bus via Boston
- Take the bus from Portland, ME to Boston, MA - South Stationbus
- Take the bus from Boston to New Yorkbus
- Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to State College, Pabus
14h 9m$103–194Bus, train
- Take the bus from Portland, ME to Boston, MA - South Stationbus
- Take the train from Boston to Newark Penn Stationtrain
- Take the train from Newark Penn Station to Harrisburgtrain
- Take the bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to State College Bus Stationbus
14h 54m$143–964Drive 533.4 mi
- Drive from Portland to State Collegecar 533.4 mi
9h 32m$98–141Bus
- Take the bus from City of Portland to New York Midtownbus FlixBus N2615
- Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to State College Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0421
15h 29m$89–150
Maine to State College by bus and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Maine to State College is to bus which costs $85 - $150 and takes 15h 29m.
The fastest way to get from Maine to State College is to fly which takes 5h 7m and costs $75 - $460.
No, there is no direct bus from Maine to State College. However, there are services departing from Portland Public Library and arriving at State College, Pa via Portland, ME, Boston and Port Authority Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 9m.
The distance between Maine and State College is 440 miles. The road distance is 536.5 miles.
The best way to get from Maine to State College without a car is to bus via Boston which takes 14h 9m and costs $100 - $200.
It takes approximately 5h 7m to get from Maine to State College, including transfers.
Maine to State College bus services, operated by Concord Coach Lines, depart from Portland, ME station.
The best way to get from Maine to State College is to fly which takes 5h 7m and costs $75 - $460. Alternatively, you can bus via Boston, which costs $100 - $200 and takes 14h 9m.
Maine to State College bus services, operated by Concord Coach Lines, arrive at Boston, MA - South Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Maine to State College is 537 miles. It takes approximately 9h 32m to drive from Maine to State College.
What companies run services between Maine, USA and State College, PA, USA?
American Airlines and United Airlines fly from Portland (PWM) to Penn State University Park Airport (SCE) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Portland Public Library to State College, Pa via Portland, ME, Boston, MA - South Station, Boston, New York, and Port Authority Bus Terminal in around 14h 9m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Portland to Penn State University Park Airport via Philadelphia
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 58m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–450
Flights from Portland to Penn State University Park Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–650
Flights from Bangor to Penn State University Park Airport via Philadelphia
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–390
Flights from Bangor to Penn State University Park Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 51m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–550
Flights from Bangor to Penn State University Park Airport via Reagan Washington, Philadelphia
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–430
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Boston to Newark Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $55–150
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Newark Penn Station to Harrisburg
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 6m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $45–110
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 800 639 3317
- [email protected]
- Website
- Concord Coach Lines
Bus from Portland, ME to Boston, MA - South Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $23–35
- Website
- Concord Coach Lines
Bus from Portland, ME to Boston, MA - South Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $23–35
- Website
- Concord Coach Lines
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