There are 8 ways to get from Portland to Elizabeth by plane, bus, train, car, bus (Flixbus), or train (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 to Newark Liberty International Airport
best- Fly from Portland (PWM) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)plane PWM - EWR
1h 39m$50–340Bus, train
- Take the bus from Portland, ME to Boston, MA - South Stationbus Portland / ...
- Take the train from Boston to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain Northeast Regional
7h 24m$74–807Bus via E 42 St/1 Av
- Take the bus from Portland, ME to New York, NYbus Maine
- Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Broad St At Jersey Stbus 112
7h 45m$82–127Drive 322.9 mi
- Drive from Portland to Elizabethcar 322.9 mi
6h 1m$56–80Fly to Laguardia Airport, train
- Fly from Portland (PWM) to Laguardia Airport (LGA)plane PWM - LGA
- Take the train from New York Penn Station to Elizabethtrain
2h 57m$89–563Fly to John F. Kennedy International Airport, train
- Fly from Portland (PWM) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)plane PWM - JFK
- Take the train from New York Penn Station to Elizabethtrain
2h 52m$63–334Bus (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from City of Portland to New York Midtownbus FlixBus N2615
8h$57–93Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Portland to Bostontrain Downeaster
- Take the train from Boston to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain Northeast Regional
8h 8m$120–865
Portland to Elizabeth by bus and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Portland to Elizabeth is to drive which costs $55 - $80 and takes 6h 1m.
The fastest way to get from Portland to Elizabeth is to fly which takes 1h 39m and costs $50 - $340.
No, there is no direct bus from Portland to Elizabeth. However, there are services departing from Portland, ME and arriving at Broad St At Jersey St via E 42 St/1 Av and Port Authority Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 45m.
No, there is no direct train from Portland to Elizabeth. However, there are services departing from Portland and arriving at Elizabeth via North Station, Boston and New York Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 8m.
The distance between Portland and Elizabeth is 286 miles. The road distance is 324.8 miles.
The best way to get from Portland to Elizabeth without a car is to bus and train which takes 7h 24m and costs $70 - $850.
It takes approximately 1h 39m to fly from Portland (PWM) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR), including transfers and time at the airport.
Portland to Elizabeth bus services, operated by Concord Coach Lines, depart from Portland, ME station.
Portland to Elizabeth train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Portland station.
The best way to get from Portland to Elizabeth is to fly which takes 1h 39m and costs $50 - $340. Alternatively, you can bus via E 42 St/1 Av, which costs $80 - $130 and takes 7h 45m, you could also train, which costs $120 - $900 and takes 8h 8m.
What companies run services between Portland, ME, USA and Elizabeth, NJ, USA?
United Airlines flies from Portland (PWM) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Portland, ME to Broad St At Jersey St via E 42 St/1 Av, W 42 St/5 Av, and Port Authority Bus Terminal in around 7h 45m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Portland to Laguardia Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–550
Flights from Portland to John F. Kennedy International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–310
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Portland to Newark Liberty International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–340
Flights from Portland to Newark Liberty International Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 17m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $75–410
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Portland to Laguardia Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–550
- Website
- jetblue.com
Flights from Portland to John F. Kennedy International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–310
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Boston to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 2m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $120–200
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Portland to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 32m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $60–100
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Boston to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 57m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $120–200
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Boston to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 49m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $50–750
- Schedules at
- Amtrak Acela
- Website
- Amtrak
- Business Class
- $50–490
- First Class
- $200–750
Train from Boston to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 44m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $50–750
- Schedules at
- Amtrak Acela
- Website
- Amtrak
- Business Class
- $50–490
- First Class
- $200–750
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
Train from New York Penn Station to Elizabeth
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3–14
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $3–14
Train from New York Penn Station to Elizabeth
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3–14
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $3–14
- Phone
- +1 800 639 3317
- [email protected]
- Website
- Concord Coach Lines
Bus from Portland, ME to Boston, MA - South Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $23–35
- Website
- Concord Coach Lines
Bus from Portland, ME to New York, NY
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $65–95
- Website
- Concord Coach Lines
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Thruway
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Portland, ME to Boston, MA - South Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $21–45
- Website
- Amtrak
- Adult
- $21–45
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
Bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Broad St At Jersey St
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $9–28
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adults
- $9–28
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from City of Portland to New York Midtown
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 16m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $50–80
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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Booking & Getting There
The quickest flight from Portland Airport to Newark Liberty International Airport Airport is the direct flight which takes 1h 39m.
Portland to Elizabeth bus services, operated by Concord Coach Lines, arrive at New York, NY station.
Portland to Elizabeth train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Boston station.
Yes, the driving distance between Portland to Elizabeth is 325 miles. It takes approximately 6h 1m to drive from Portland to Elizabeth.
United Airlines offers flights from Portland Airport to Newark Liberty International Airport Airport.
There are 3374+ hotels available in Elizabeth.






