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How to get fromSanta Cruz to Maineby bus, plane, train, or car

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There are 7 ways to get from Santa Cruz to Maine by bus, plane, train, or car

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  1. Bus to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, fly to Portland

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    1. Take the bus from Front to Diridon Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Portland (PWM)plane plane SJC - PWM
    10h 53m
    $236–873

  2. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Front to Diridon Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from San Jose to Emeryvilletrain train
    3. Take the train from Emeryville to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    4. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Springfieldtrain train
    5. Take the bus from Springfield Union Station to City of Portlandbus bus
    3d 9h
    $1,095–2,354

  3. Drive 3,204.8 mi

    1. Drive from Santa Cruz to Portlandcar car 3,204.8 mi
    2d 4h
    $585–845

  4. Bus, Caltrain to San Francisco International Airport, fly to Portland

    1. Take the bus from Front to Diridon Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound to Millbrae Caltrain Northboundtrain train
    3. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Portland (PWM)plane plane SFO - PWM
    10h 36m
    $455–1,435

  5. Bus, train to Oakland International Airport, fly to Portland

    1. Take the bus from Front to Diridon Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from San Jose to Oakland Coliseum/Airport Amtraktrain train
    3. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Portland (PWM)plane plane OAK - PWM
    12h 29m
    $264–943

  6. Bus to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, fly to Bangor

    1. Take the bus from Front to Diridon Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Bangor (BGR)plane plane SJC - BGR
    16h 7m
    $290–1,027

  7. Bus, Caltrain to San Francisco International Airport, fly to Boston Logan Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Front to Diridon Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound to Millbrae Caltrain Northboundtrain train
    3. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)plane plane SFO - BOS
    4. Take the train from Woburn Amtrak Station to Saco Amtrak Stationtrain train
    12h 32m
    $251–654

Santa Cruz to Maine by bus and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration3d 9hAverage Duration
Ticket$1,095Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,738.8 mi
  • Duration: 10h 53m

What companies run services between Santa Cruz, CA, USA and Maine, USA?

There is no direct connection from Santa Cruz to Maine. However, you can take the bus to Diridon Station, walk to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound, take the train to Santa Clara Caltrain Northbound, walk to Santa Clara Transit Center, take the line 60 bus to SJC Airport Terminal A, walk to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) airport, then fly to Portland (PWM). Alternatively, you can take a bus from Front to City of Portland via Diridon Station, San Jose, Emeryville, Chicago Union Station, Springfield, and Springfield Union Station in around 3d 9h.

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