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How to get fromPortland to Manhattanby plane, bus (Flixbus), bus, train, car, or train (Amtrak)

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There are 7 ways to get from Portland to Manhattan by plane, bus (Flixbus), bus, train, car, or train (Amtrak)

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  1. Fly to Laguardia Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Portland (PWM) to Laguardia Airport (LGA)plane plane PWM - LGA
    2h 9m
    $86–553

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Portland, ME to New York, NYbus bus Maine
    6h
    $45–75

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Portland, ME to Boston, MA - South Stationbus bus Portland / ...
    2. Take the train from Boston to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain train Northeast Regional
    6h 39m
    $71–793

  4. Drive  304.1 mi

    1. Drive from Portland to Manhattancar car 304.1 mi
    5h 43m
    $56–81

  5. Fly to John F. Kennedy International Airport

    1. Fly from Portland (PWM) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)plane plane PWM - JFK
    1h 59m
    $61–327

  6. Fly to Newark Liberty International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Portland (PWM) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)plane plane PWM - EWR
    2. Take the train from Newark Airport Railroad Station to New York Penn Stationtrain train
    2h 11m
    $73–359

  7. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Portland to Bostontrain train Downeaster
    2. Take the train from Boston to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain train Northeast Regional
    7h 24m
    $117–851

Portland to Manhattan by bus

Calendar17Weekly Buses
Duration6hAverage Duration
Ticket$45Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 277.2 mi
  • Duration: 2h 9m

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

American Airlines and Delta fly from Portland (PWM) to Laguardia Airport (LGA) every 4 hours. Alternatively, Concord Coach Lines operates a bus from Portland, ME to New York, NY twice daily. Tickets cost $65–95 and the journey takes 6h. Flixbus USA also services this route 6 times a week.

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