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Today3 Sept
Tomorrow4 Sept
from US$57
Fri5 Sept
from US$57
Sat6 Sept
from US$56
Sun7 Sept
from US$56
Mon8 Sept
from US$50
Tue9 Sept
from US$45
Wed10 Sept

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  • This trip is recommended because it is the: Cheapest + Fastest
    Departure time: 4 September at
    Departure city: New York City
    Departure location: Queens (Flushing)
    Arrival time: 4 September at
    Destination city: Portland
    Destination location: Portland (Park & Ride)
    Operated by: FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: 4 September at
    Departure city: New York City
    Departure location: New York Port Authority
    Arrival time: 4 September at
    Destination city: Portland
    Destination location: Portland (Park & Ride)
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc.Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: 4 September at
    Departure city: New York City
    Departure location: NYC Midtown (31st St & 8th Ave)
    Arrival time: 4 September at
    Destination city: Portland
    Destination location: Portland (Park & Ride)
    Operated by: FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: 4 September at
    Departure city: New York City
    Departure location: GW Bridge
    Arrival time: 4 September at
    Destination city: Portland
    Destination location: Portland (Park & Ride)
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc.Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: 4 September at
    Departure city: New York City
    Departure location: Queens Jamaica (44th Pl/Archer Ave)
    Arrival time: 4 September at
    Destination city: Portland
    Destination location: Portland (Park & Ride)
    Operated by: FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:

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Compare 2 ways to travel from New York City to Portland

Bus
Average priceUS$37 - US$181Average duration8h 5m
11kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestFastestMost eco-friendly
Train
Average priceUS$60 - US$656Average duration8h 36m
40kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the bus from New York City to Portland

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Portland. The journey takes about 8 hours 5 minutes and with fares starting at just US$37, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

10bus per day
8h 5mAverage duration
US$37Cheapest ticket
11kgCO₂ emissions

Bus New York City to Portland, ME: Trip Overview

Average ticket priceUS$50
Average bus trip duration8h 5m
Number of daily buses10
Earliest bus departure09:45
Distance279 miles
Latest bus departure21:00

New York City to Portland Bus

With Busbud, comparing and booking tickets for a bus from New York City to Portland is a breeze. Browse through an extensive selection of bus fares and bus schedules to find the best deals.

We make it our job to connect you with the most dependable bus companies that cover bus service from New York City to Portland.

Whether it is cheap bus tickets or more luxurious buses going to Portland from New York City, we help you find what you're looking for based on how much of a budget you have.

Frequently asked questions on the trip New York City - Portland, ME

  1. What's the distance between New York City and Portland by coach?

    The distance between New York City and Portland by coach is approximately 280 miles (451 km).

  2. How can I travel from New York City to Portland avoiding air travel?

    You have the option to select the coach for your journey on this route. The coach provides a comfortable and sustainable journey and allows you to enjoy the sights while reaching your destination. You might also find carpooling options to travel between the two cities.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found
01/09
US$128
02/09
US$76
Today
US$98
04/09
US$50
05/09
US$50
06/09
US$48
07/09
US$49
08/09
US$43
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from New York City to Portland, ME was searched and found on 8 Sept 2025 with a price of US$43

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from New York City to Portland, ME as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from US$43 to US$139 for a bus ticket from New York City to Portland, ME based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$43, which is on 2025-09-08.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Meet and talk to locals at the bus stations while travelling from New York City to Portland.There is no better way to get inside travel information while exploring a new city than to go straight to its people.

From miles long of beauteous natural landscapes to impressive man-crafted sights, you’re bound to be in for a visual treat on your bus trip from New York City to Portland.

Buses are energy-efficient. Carrying a passenger over 100 kms by coach only takes 0.6-0.9 liters of gas. Compare that to the 2.6 liters required by high-speed train, 6.6 liters by airplane and 7.6 liters by gas-powered car, and it's clear that the bus is a more environmentally-conscious option for your bus transportation from New York City to Portland.

Create your own real life musical score by curating a personalized bus travel playlist - the perfect accompaniment to your bus ride from New York City to Portland.

Did you know?

One of the longest bus route in the world goes all the way from Ontario to Alberta in Canada (with the same bus). This trip is 3,435 km or 2,135 miles long and the price is a bit under $100.

The bus driver with the longest career in the world drove more than 2,000,000 miles and is a happy World Record holder.

9.2% of ground transportation in Europe is done by bus versus 7.4% by train.

What's the cheapest way to go from New York City to Portland, ME?

busbud logoThe bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

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