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| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | City of Portland | 199 Spring Garden St. | Cheapest | |||||
Amtrak + Amtrak Acela | Portland Transportation Center | 30th Street Station | Fastest | |||||
 | Portland Transportation Center | 30th Street Station | No tags | |||||
Amtrak + Amtrak Acela | Portland Transportation Center | 30th Street Station | No tags | |||||
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus | City of Portland | Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St | No tags |
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Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Philadelphia. The journey takes about 12 hours 5 minutes, and with fares starting at just $67, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Where are the popular stops in Portland and Philadelphia?
Stops in Portland
- A
Greyhound Station Portland Maine
389 Congress St, Portland, ME 04102, USA
Stops in Philadelphia
- BOff of Race Street between 5th Street and, N 6th St, Philadelphia, PA 19106, USA
- C
#2842 St.Vincent St
15th St Trolley Station, Philadelphia, PA 19102, USA - D
Bus Station
1001 Filbert St, Philadelphia, PA 19107, USA - E
Island Av & Suffolk Av MBFS
3000 Island Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19153, USA - F
NRG SEPTA Station
3701 Broad St, Philadelphia, PA 19148, USA
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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Portland, ME to Philadelphia, PA by bus
Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.
How much is the bus ticket from Portland to Philadelphia?
The cheapest bus tickets from Portland to Philadelphia start from $67. The average price for this route is around $104. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus ride from Portland to Philadelphia?
The average bus travel time from Portland to Philadelphia is 12h 5m, covering a distance of 576 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 8h 41m and is operated by Amtrak.
Which bus companies service the Portland to Philadelphia route?
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Portland to Philadelphia?
The earliest bus departs from Portland to Philadelphia at 1:45pm. And the latest bus departs at 1:45pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Portland to Philadelphia?
A bus trip from Portland to Philadelphia generates an estimated 14 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.
What is the best bus company from Portland to Philadelphia?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Amtrak, with an average rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars based on 5597 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Portland to Philadelphia?
Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company Amtrak has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.6.
Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Portland to Philadelphia?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is Amtrak, with a punctuality rating of 3.8 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Portland to Philadelphia?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Amtrak, with a cleanliness rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars.
Find cheapest prices for buses
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Portland, ME to Philadelphia, PA was searched and found on Dec 3, 2025 with a price of $66To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Portland, ME to Philadelphia, PA, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from $66 to $1,127 for a bus ticket from Portland, ME to Philadelphia, PA based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $66 which is on 2025-12-03.
Usually Amtrak will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.
What's the cheapest way to go from Portland, ME to Philadelphia, PA?
The bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination
