What is the cheapest way to get from Portland to Alton?

The cheapest way to get from Portland to Alton is to drive which costs $220 - $330 and takes 22h 16m.

What is the fastest way to get from Portland to Alton?

The fastest way to get from Portland to Alton is to fly which takes 5h 10m and costs $230 - $900.

Is there a direct bus between Portland and Alton?

No, there is no direct bus from Portland to Alton. However, there are services departing from Portland, ME and arriving at North County Transit Center via South Station, Port Authority Bus Terminal and Civic Center Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 32h 49m.

How far is it from Portland to Alton?

The distance between Portland and Alton is 1120 miles. The road distance is 1254.2 miles.

How do I travel from Portland to Alton without a car?

The best way to get from Portland to Alton without a car is to bus and train which takes 30h 43m and costs $420 - $950.

How long does it take to get from Portland to Alton?

It takes approximately 5h 10m to get from Portland to Alton, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Portland to Alton bus from?

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

Bus or fly from Portland to Alton?

The best way to get from Portland to Alton is to fly which takes 5h 10m and costs $230 - $900. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $240 - $550 and takes 32h 49m.

Where does the Portland to Alton bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Portland and Alton?

Alton is 1h behind Portland. It is currently 12:38 AM in Portland and 11:38 PM in Alton.

Can I drive from Portland to Alton?

Yes, the driving distance between Portland to Alton is 1254 miles. It takes approximately 22h 16m to drive from Portland to Alton.

How do I get a bus ticket from Portland to Alton?

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Where can I stay near Alton?

There are 54+ hotels available in Alton.

Portland to Alton - 5 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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

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Fly from Portland
best
1. Fly from Portland (PWM) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)plane PWM - STL
5h 10m
$230–879
Drive 1,246.9 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Portland to Altoncar 1,246.9 mi
22h 16m
$228–329
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 Alton Stationtrain
30h 43m
$421–925
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
32h 49m
$242–504
Bus to Boston Logan Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Portland, ME to Logan International Airportbus
2. Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)plane BOS - STL
6h 22m
$433–944

Portland (PWM) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) flights

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Distance: 1,113.7 mi
Duration: 5h 10m

What companies run services between Portland, ME, USA and Alton, IL, USA?

Southwest Airlines, Delta, and United Airlines fly from Portland (PWM) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Portland, ME to Alton via Boston, MA - South Station, South Station, Port Authority Bus Terminal, St Louis Bus Station, Civic Center Transit Center, and North County Transit Center in around 32h 49m.

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