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How to get fromSanta Monica to Maineby plane, train, bus, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus, Amtrak), or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Santa Monica to Maine by plane, train, bus, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus, Amtrak), or car

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  1. Fly to Portland

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    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Portland (PWM)plane plane LAX - PWM
    9h 29m
    $151–653

  2. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Bostontrain train
    3. Take the bus from Boston, MA - South Station to Portland, MEbus bus
    2d 23h
    $1,776–2,853

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Newark Penn Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to Bostonbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Boston, MA - South Station to Portland, MEbus bus
    3d 4h
    $565–891

  4. Drive  3,048.7 mi

    1. Drive from Santa Monica to Portlandcar car 3,048.7 mi
    2d 2h
    $557–804

  5. Fly to Bangor

    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Bangor (BGR)plane plane LAX - BGR
    11h 40m
    $165–657

  6. Fly to Boston Logan Airport, train

    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)plane plane LAX - BOS
    2. Take the train from Woburn Amtrak Station to Saco Amtrak Stationtrain train
    11h 10m
    $225–577

Santa Monica to Maine by tram, bus, and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration2d 23hAverage Duration
Ticket$1,776Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,648.4 mi
  • Duration: 9h 29m

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

Delta and Southwest Airlines fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Portland (PWM) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from 2nd / Broadway to Congress St + Center St via Los Angeles Union Station, St Louis Bus Station, Newark Penn Station, Boston, Boston, MA - South Station, and Ptc in around 3d 4h.

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