There are 8 ways to get from Philadelphia to Maine by plane, train, bus, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus, Amtrak), car, train (Amtrak), or bus (Flixbus)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly Philadelphia International Airport to Portland
best- Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Portland (PWM)plane PHL - PWM
2h 57m$88–553Drive 400 mi
cheapest- Drive from Philadelphia to Portlandcar 400 mi
7h 24m$73–106Train, bus
- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Bostontrain Acela
- Take the bus from Boston, MA - South Station to Portland, MEbus Logan Airport / ...
7h 55m$129–259Bus via Boston
- Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Bostonbus Greyhound US0235 / ...
- Take the bus from Boston, MA - South Station to Portland, MEbus Logan Airport / ...
9h 51m$75–147Train to Newark Liberty International Airport, fly to Portland
- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Newark Liberty International Airporttrain
- Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Portland (PWM)plane EWR - PWM
3h 36m$526–2,051Fly Philadelphia International Airport to Bangor
- Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Bangor (BGR)plane PHL - BGR
4h 40m$117–657Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Bostontrain Acela
- Take the train from Boston to Portlandtrain Downeaster
9h 11m$146–291Bus (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to New York Midtownbus FlixBus 2602 / ...
- Take the bus from New York Midtown to City of Portlandbus FlixBus N2615
10h 35m$74–125
Philadelphia to Maine by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Philadelphia to Maine is to drive which costs $70 - $110 and takes 7h 24m.
The fastest way to get from Philadelphia to Maine is to fly which takes 2h 57m and costs $85 - $600.
No, there is no direct bus from Philadelphia station to Maine. However, there are services departing from Philadelphia Bus Station and arriving at Congress St + Center St via Boston, MA - South Station and Portland Transportation Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 51m.
No, there is no direct train from Philadelphia station to Maine. However, there are services departing from 30th Street Station and arriving at Portland via Back Bay and Boston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 11m.
The distance between Philadelphia and Maine is 375 miles. The road distance is 402.3 miles.
The best way to get from Philadelphia to Maine without a car is to train and bus which takes 7h 55m and costs $120 - $260.
It takes approximately 2h 57m to get from Philadelphia to Maine, including transfers.
Philadelphia to Maine bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Philadelphia Bus Station.
Philadelphia to Maine train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, depart from 30th Street Station.
The best way to get from Philadelphia to Maine is to fly which takes 2h 57m and costs $85 - $600. Alternatively, you can bus via Boston, which costs $75 - $150 and takes 9h 51m, you could also train, which costs $140 - $300 and takes 9h 11m.
What companies run services between Philadelphia, PA, USA and Maine, USA?
American Airlines and United Airlines fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Portland (PWM) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Congress St + Center St via Boston, Boston, MA - South Station, and Portland Transportation Center in around 9h 51m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Portland
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–550
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Bangor
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 53m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–650
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Bangor via Reagan Washington
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 24m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- $140–750
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Portland via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 57m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $110–650
Flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Portland
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–340
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from 30th Street Station to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 14m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $70–800
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/acela-train
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Business Class
- $70–550
- First Class
- $250–800
Train from 30th Street Station to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 3m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $70–800
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/acela-train
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Business Class
- $70–550
- First Class
- $250–800
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from 30th Street Station to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $100–210
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from 30th Street Station to Newark Liberty International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $26–55
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from 30th Street Station to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 33m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $100–210
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Boston to Portland
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–75
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 800 639 3317
- [email protected]
- Website
- concordcoachlines.com
Bus from Boston, MA - South Station to Portland, ME
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $22–30
- Website
- https://concordcoachlines.com
Bus from Boston, MA - South Station to Portland, ME
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $22–30
- Website
- https://concordcoachlines.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Thruway
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Boston, MA - South Station to Portland, ME
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $21–45
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Adult
- $21–45
Bus from Boston, MA - South Station to Portland, ME
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $21–45
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Adult
- $21–45
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 10m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $50–100
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 40m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $50–90
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to New York Midtown
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $22–40
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from New York Midtown to City of Portland
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 11m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–85
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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More Questions & Answers
Philadelphia to Maine bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Boston station.
Philadelphia to Maine train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, arrive at Boston station.
Yes, the driving distance between Philadelphia to Maine is 402 miles. It takes approximately 7h 24m to drive from Philadelphia to Maine.
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