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How to get fromPortland to Albany, Nyby bus (Amtrak, Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, plane, or bus (Flixbus)

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There are 5 ways to get from Portland to Albany, Ny by bus (Amtrak, Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, plane, or bus (Flixbus)

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  1. Bus via Boston

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    1. Take the bus from Portland, ME to Boston, MA - South Stationbus bus Portland / ...
    2. Take the bus from Boston to Albany Bus Terminal, NYbus bus Greyhound US0270 / ...
    6h 15m
    $46–93

  2. Drive 231.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Portland to Albany, Nycar car 231.4 mi
    5h 26m
    $43–61

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Portland to Bostontrain train Downeaster
    2. Take the train from Boston to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Stationtrain train Lake Shore Limited
    9h 25m
    $100–209

  4. Fly

    1. Fly from Portland (PWM) to Albany County Airport (ALB)plane plane PWM - ALB
    4h 58m
    $434–1,284

  5. Bus (Flixbus)

    1. Take the bus from City of Portland to Springfield Union Stationbus bus FlixBus N2615
    2. Take the bus from Northampton to Albany Bus Terminal, NYbus bus FlixBus 2693
    7h 39m
    $44–74

Portland to Albany, Ny by bus

Calendar58Weekly Buses
Duration6h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket$46Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 277.3 mi
  • Duration: 6h 15m

What companies run services between Portland, ME, USA and Albany, Ny, NY, USA?

You can take a bus from Portland, ME to Albany Bus Terminal, NY via Boston, MA - South Station and Boston in around 6h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Portland to Albany, Ny via Boston, North Station, Back Bay, Boston, and Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station in around 9h 25m.

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