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

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

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  1. Fly

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    1. Fly from Portland (PWM) to Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF)plane plane PWM - SGF
    6h 1m
    $162–650

  2. Bus via Boston

    1. Take the bus from Portland, ME to Boston, MA - South Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from South Station to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Springfield CU Transit Centerbus bus
    36h 10m
    $246–488

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Portland, ME to Boston, MA - South Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Boston to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to St. Louistrain train
    4. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Springfield CU Transit Centerbus bus
    36h 13m
    $476–1,003

  4. Drive 1,464.8 mi

    1. Drive from Portland to Springfieldcar car 1,464.8 mi
    25h 41m
    $268–387

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from City of Portland to New York Midtownbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Springfield CU Transit Centerbus bus
    36h 37m
    $251–472

Portland to Springfield by bus

Calendar14Weekly Buses
Duration36h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket$246Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,294.9 mi
  • Duration: 6h 1m

What companies run services between Portland, ME, USA and Springfield, MO, USA?

United Airlines, Delta, and American Airlines fly from Portland (PWM) to Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Portland, ME to Springfield CU Transit Center via Boston, MA - South Station, South Station, Port Authority Bus Terminal, and St Louis Bus Station in around 36h 10m.

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