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

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

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  1. Bus via Boston

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    1. Take the bus from Portland, ME to Boston, MA - South Stationbus bus Portland / ...
    2. Take the bus from Boston to Albany Bus Terminal, NYbus bus Greyhound US0270 / ...
    6h 15m
    $46–93

  2. Drive 229.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Portland, ME to Albanycar car 229.7 mi
    5h 23m
    $42–61

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Portland to Bostontrain train Downeaster
    2. Take the train from Boston to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Stationtrain train Lake Shore Limited
    8h 56m
    $100–209

  4. Fly

    1. Fly from Portland (PWM) to Albany County Airport (ALB)plane plane PWM - ALB
    5h 34m
    $434–1,284

  5. Bus (Flixbus)

    1. Take the bus from City of Portland to Springfield Union Stationbus bus FlixBus N2615
    2. Take the bus from Springfield Union Station to Albanybus bus FlixBus 2691
    7h 46m
    $47–77

Portland, ME to Albany by bus

Calendar58Weekly Buses
Duration6h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket$46Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 277.3 mi
  • Duration: 6h 15m

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

You can take a bus from Portland, ME to Albany Bus Terminal, NY via Boston, MA - South Station and Boston in around 6h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Portland to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station via Boston, North Station, Back Bay, and Boston in around 8h 56m.

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