What is the distance between Philadelphia and Portland?

Philadelphia and Portland are 360 miles (580 km) apart.

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Philadelphia to Portland?

If you're headed to Portland from Philadelphia, chances are that your bus will depart from Philadelphia Airport and arrive at Greyhound Station Portland Maine. These are the most popular departure and arrival locations on this route, but you can find others that could fit better into your travel plans.

What are the best sights and things to do in Portland?

Once in Portland, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Tom McCall Waterfront Park, The Freakybuttrue Peculiarium, Food Cart Pods, Forest Park and Breweries.

Bus Philadelphia to Portland from $33 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures for Philadelphia to Portland on September 30
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	7:25am	199 Spring Garden St.	13h 25m	8:50pm	Portland (Park & Ride)	Cheapest
Amtrak Acela + Amtrak	6:34am	30th Street Station	7h 36m	2:10pm	Portland Transportation Center	Fastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	8:45am	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	12h 5m	8:50pm	Portland (Park & Ride)	No tags
	7:00am	Schuylkill & Walnut	13h 50m	8:50pm	Portland (Park & Ride)	No tags
Amtrak Acela + Amtrak	6:34am	30th Street Station	7h 36m	2:10pm	Portland Transportation Center	No tags

Next departures for Philadelphia to Portland on October 2
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	8:20am	199 Spring Garden St.	12h 30m	8:50pm	Portland (Park & Ride)	Cheapest
Amtrak Acela + Amtrak	6:34am	30th Street Station	7h 36m	2:10pm	Portland Transportation Center	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	11:15pm	199 Spring Garden St.	21h 35m	8:50pm	Portland (Park & Ride)	No tags
	7:00am	Schuylkill & Walnut	13h 50m	8:50pm	Portland (Park & Ride)	No tags
Amtrak Acela + Amtrak	6:34am	30th Street Station	7h 36m	2:10pm	Portland Transportation Center	No tags

Next departures for Philadelphia to Portland on October 3
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	10:30pm	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	22h 20m	8:50pm	Portland (Park & Ride)	Cheapest
Amtrak Acela + Amtrak	6:34am	30th Street Station	7h 36m	2:10pm	Portland Transportation Center	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	8:20am	199 Spring Garden St.	12h 30m	8:50pm	Portland (Park & Ride)	No tags
	7:00am	Schuylkill & Walnut	13h 50m	8:50pm	Portland (Park & Ride)	No tags
Amtrak Acela + Amtrak	6:34am	30th Street Station	7h 36m	2:10pm	Portland Transportation Center	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from Philadelphia to Portland.

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$36 - $158	Average Duration13h 45m	CO₂ emissions 14kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars	CheapestMost eco-friendly
Train	Average Price$95 - $578	Average Duration10h 46m	CO₂ emissions 53kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars	Fastest

Busbud recommends taking the bus from Philadelphia to Portland

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Portland. The journey takes about 13 hours 45 minutes and with fares starting at just $36, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

8bus per day

13h 45mAverage Duration

$36Cheapest ticket

14kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Philadelphia, PA to Portland, ME: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$54

Average bus trip duration13h 45m

Number of daily buses8

Earliest bus departure7:00am

Distance355 miles (572 km)

Latest bus departure11:15pm

Compare bus companies

Greyhound

3.5/587,286 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

Greyhound Lines offers the most comprehensive intercity bus services in the United States. They operate a modern, environmentally friendly fleet that serves more than 2400 destinations and carries nearly 16 million passengers annually. When traveling with them, you can expect free WiFi, onboard entertainment, bathrooms, power outlets and decent legroom. One of the great perks of Greyhound is that they connect big cities and smaller towns in the US, where you usually can't get to by train or plane. If you're looking for safe and affordable transportation, Greyhound is a great choice.

Greyhound Philadelphia Portland recent customer reviews

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Langaba A.

August 16, 2022

FlixBus

3.5/510,729 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

US bus companies: FlixBus, Greyhound, Tornado Bus, Los Limousines, Tufesa, Valley Transit, Senda Diamante

Philadelphia to Portland Bus

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Where are the popular stops in Philadelphia and Portland?

Stops in Philadelphia

A - Philadelphia Airport

B - JFK Bd & N 30th St

C - #2842 St.Vincent St

D - Bus Station

E - Island Av & Suffolk Av MBFS

F - Independence Travel Center

Stops in Portland

A - Greyhound Station Portland Maine

Frequently asked questions for your trip Philadelphia, PA - Portland, ME

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

Best price found

09/28

$86

09/29

$60

Today

$52

10/01

$36

10/02

$33

10/03

$82

10/04

$38

10/05

$38

The cheapest trip from Philadelphia, PA to Portland, ME was searched and found on Oct 2, 2025 with a price of $33

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

You can expect to pay from $33 to $86 for a bus ticket from Philadelphia, PA to Portland, ME based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $33 which is on 2025-10-02.

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Bus Travel Tips

Make friends with the driver. They usually know a lot about your destination and may even recommend which side of the bus to sit on to get the best views on the road between Philadelphia and Portland!

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 Philadelphia to Portland.

Buses have one of the smallest carbon footprints of motorized transport modes. A bus going from Philadelphia to Portland will emit less CO2 than a car or an airplane.

Make a music playlist for your bus ride from Philadelphia to Portland, and enjoy the scenery to tunes from your own personal soundtrack.

Did you know?

It takes 27 hours to go by bus from Lima to Cusco, one of the craziest bus trips on the world. This route is used daily by locals and backpackers.

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.

Did you know that 80% of the buses in North America are equipped with WiFi and power outlets ? And 60% of bus travelers have used their electronic device on board during 2014.

What's the cheapest way to go from Philadelphia, PA to Portland, ME?

The bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Vehicle Type	Travel Time	Avg Price	Daily Departures
Vehicle TypeBus	Travel Time13h 45m	Avg Price$54	Daily Departures8
Vehicle TypeTrain	Travel Time10h 46m	Avg Price$151	Daily Departures3

Will you be returning to Philadelphia, PA by bus?

Bus from Portland, ME to Philadelphia, PA

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