What is the cheapest way to get from Schenectady to Portland?

The cheapest way to get from Schenectady to Portland is to drive which costs $40 - $65 and takes 5h 36m.

What is the fastest way to get from Schenectady to Portland?

The fastest way to get from Schenectady to Portland is to fly which takes 5h 28m and costs $390 - $1,300.

Is there a direct bus between Schenectady and Portland?

No, there is no direct bus from Schenectady to Portland. However, there are services departing from Schenectady and arriving at Portland, ME via Boston, MA - South Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 20m.

Is there a direct train between Schenectady and Portland?

No, there is no direct train from Schenectady to Portland. However, there are services departing from Schenectady and arriving at Portland via Back Bay and Boston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 44m.

How far is it from Schenectady to Portland?

The distance between Schenectady and Portland is 297 miles. The road distance is 238.9 miles.

How do I travel from Schenectady to Portland without a car?

The best way to get from Schenectady to Portland without a car is to bus via Boston which takes 7h 20m and costs $45 - $100.

How long does it take to get from Schenectady to Portland?

It takes approximately 7h 20m to get from Schenectady to Portland, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Schenectady to Portland bus from?

Schenectady to Portland bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Schenectady station.

Where do I catch the Schenectady to Portland train from?

Schenectady to Portland train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Schenectady station.

Train, bus or fly from Schenectady to Portland?

The best way to get from Schenectady to Portland is to bus via Boston which takes 7h 20m and costs $45 - $100. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $390 - $1,300 and takes 5h 28m, you could also train, which costs $90 - $200 and takes 9h 44m.

Where does the Schenectady to Portland bus arrive?

Schenectady to Portland bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Boston station.

Where does the Schenectady to Portland train arrive?

Schenectady to Portland train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Boston station.

Can I drive from Schenectady to Portland?

Yes, the driving distance between Schenectady to Portland is 239 miles. It takes approximately 5h 36m to drive from Schenectady to Portland.

How do I get a train ticket from Schenectady to Portland?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Schenectady to Portland?

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Where can I stay near Portland?

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There are 8 ways to get from Schenectady to Portland by bus (Greyhound, Flixbus, Amtrak), train, bus, car, plane, bus (Flixbus), or train (Amtrak)

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Bus via Boston
best
1. Take the bus from Schenectady to Bostonbus Greyhound US0270
2. Take the bus from Boston, MA - South Station to Portland, MEbus Logan Airport / ...
7h 20m
$49–99
Drive 237.5 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Schenectady to Portlandcar 237.5 mi
5h 36m
$44–63
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Schenectady to Bostontrain Lake Shore Limited
2. Take the bus from Boston, MA - South Station to Portland, MEbus Logan Airport / ...
8h 26m
$78–171
Fly from Albany County Airport
1. Fly from Albany County Airport (ALB) to Portland (PWM)plane ALB - PWM
5h 28m
$394–1,304
Bus (Flixbus)
1. Take the bus from Albany to Springfield Union Stationbus FlixBus 2691
2. Take the bus from Springfield Union Station to City of Portlandbus FlixBus N2615
9h 33m
$44–74
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Schenectady to Bostontrain Lake Shore Limited
2. Take the train from Boston to Portlandtrain Downeaster
9h 44m
$90–199
Train, train to Laguardia Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station to Croton-Harmon Amtrak Stationtrain
2. Take the train from Croton-Harmon to 125th Street - Harlemtrain
3. Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Portland (PWM)plane LGA - PWM
6h 59m
$112–792
Train to Newark Liberty International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain
2. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Portland (PWM)plane EWR - PWM
6h 46m
$501–2,250

Schenectady to Portland by bus

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Distance: 295 mi
Duration: 7h 20m

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

You can take a bus from Schenectady to Portland, ME via Boston and Boston, MA - South Station in around 7h 20m. Alternatively, Delta, Southwest Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Albany County Airport (ALB) to Portland (PWM) hourly.

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