There are 8 ways to get from Philadelphia to Maine by plane, train, bus, bus (Flixbus, Amtrak), car, train (Amtrak), or bus (Greyhound, 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 Philadelphia International Airport to Portland
best- Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Portland (PWM)plane PHL - PWM
2h 57m$78–484Drive 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$101–234Bus
- Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to New York Midtownbus
- Take the bus from New York Midtown to Bostonbus
- Take the bus from Boston, MA - South Station to Portland, MEbus
10h 11m$74–131Train 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 28m$74–435Fly Philadelphia International Airport to Bangor
- Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Bangor (BGR)plane PHL - BGR
4h 45m$97–608Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Bostontrain Acela
- Take the train from Boston to Portlandtrain Downeaster
9h 11m$111–262Bus via New York
- Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus
- Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Bostonbus
- Take the bus from Boston, MA - South Station to Portland, MEbus
10h 53m$75–139
Philadelphia to Maine by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
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 $75 - $490.
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 New York Midtown, Boston, MA - South Station and Ptc. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 11m.
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 $100 - $240.
It takes approximately 2h 57m to get from Philadelphia to Maine, including transfers.
Philadelphia to Maine bus services, operated by Flixbus 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 $75 - $490. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $70 - $140 and takes 10h 11m, you could also train, which costs $110 - $270 and takes 9h 11m.
What companies run services between Philadelphia, PA, USA and Maine, USA?
American Airlines flies from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Portland (PWM) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Congress St + Center St via New York Midtown, Boston, Boston, MA - South Station, and Ptc in around 10h 11m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Portland
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–480
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Bangor
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 54m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–600
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from 30th Street Station to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 14m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $70–800
- Schedules at
- Amtrak Acela
- Website
- Amtrak
- 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
- Amtrak Acela
- Website
- Amtrak
- Business Class
- $70–550
- First Class
- $250–800
- 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
Bus from Boston, MA - South Station to Portland, ME
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $23–35
- Website
- Concord Coach Lines
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Booking & Getting There
Philadelphia to Maine bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at New York Midtown 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.
There are 424+ hotels available in Maine.

