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

The cheapest way to get from Portland to Durham is to bus via New York which costs $120 - $220 and takes 15h 17m.

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

The fastest way to get from Portland to Durham is to fly which takes 3h 39m and costs $170 - $650.

Is there a direct bus between Portland and Durham?

No, there is no direct bus from Portland to Durham. However, there are services departing from Portland, ME and arriving at Durham via Boston and New York, NY. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 17m.

How far is it from Portland to Durham?

The distance between Portland and Durham is 721 miles. The road distance is 794.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Portland to Durham without a car is to bus via New York which takes 15h 17m and costs $120 - $220.

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

It takes approximately 3h 39m to get from Portland to Durham, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Portland to Durham bus from?

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

Bus or fly from Portland to Durham?

The best way to get from Portland to Durham is to fly which takes 3h 39m and costs $170 - $650. Alternatively, you can bus via New York, which costs $120 - $220 and takes 15h 17m.

Where does the Portland to Durham bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Portland to Durham?

Yes, the driving distance between Portland to Durham is 794 miles. It takes approximately 14h 14m to drive from Portland to Durham.

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

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Where can I stay near Durham?

There are 404+ hotels available in Durham.

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

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Fly
best
1. Fly from Portland (PWM) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)plane PWM - RDU
3h 39m
$171–636
Bus via New York
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Portland, ME to Boston, MA - South Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Boston to NYC Downtownbus
3. Take the bus from New York, NY to Durhambus Nyc
15h 17m
$126–213
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Portland, ME to Boston, MA - South Stationbus
2. Take the train from Boston to Petersburg Amtrak Stationtrain
3. Take the train from Petersburg Amtrak Station to Durham Amtrak Stationtrain
19h 16m
$271–563
Drive 789.8 mi
1. Drive from Portland to Durhamcar 789.8 mi
14h 14m
$145–209
Bus
1. Take the bus from Portland, ME to Boston, MA - South Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Boston to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus
3. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Durhambus
21h 14m
$136–278

Portland to Durham by bus and train

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19h 16mAverage Duration

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Distance: 716.7 mi
Duration: 3h 39m

What companies run services between Portland, ME, USA and Durham, NC, USA?

Breeze Airways, Southwest Airlines, and four other airlines fly from Portland (PWM) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Portland, ME to Durham via Boston, MA - South Station, Boston, NYC Downtown, and New York, NY in around 15h 17m.

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