Next departures for Portland to Philadelphia on November 20
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Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
City of Portland
Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St
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Amtrak + Amtrak Acela
Portland Transportation Center
30th Street Station
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Portland Transportation Center
30th Street Station
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Amtrak + Amtrak Acela
Portland Transportation Center
30th Street Station
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City of Portland
199 Spring Garden St.
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Next departures for Portland to Philadelphia on November 21
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Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
City of Portland
Schuylkill & Walnut
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Amtrak + Amtrak Acela
Portland Transportation Center
30th Street Station
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Portland Transportation Center
30th Street Station
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Amtrak + Amtrak Acela
Portland Transportation Center
30th Street Station
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City of Portland
199 Spring Garden St.
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Next departures for Portland to Philadelphia on November 25
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Portland Transportation Center
30th Street Station
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Amtrak + Amtrak Acela
Portland Transportation Center
30th Street Station
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Portland Transportation Center
30th Street Station
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Amtrak + Amtrak Acela
Portland Transportation Center
30th Street Station
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City of Portland
199 Spring Garden St.
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Compare 2 ways to go from Portland to Philadelphia
We recommend taking the bus
Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Philadelphia. The journey takes about 11 hours 5 minutes and with fares starting at just $47, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Based on 5594 reviews, the company was rated 4.1 stars on Busbud. Travelers were especially satisfied with the seats and the ticket access but often complained with the wifi. Amtrak ticket prices on this trip start at $77
Amtrak Portland Philadelphia recent customer reviews
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 Portland Philadelphia recent customer reviews
I was able to get on earlier buses on my trip from Boston to Philadelphia. The staff was super helpful in Boston and NYC.
Off of Race Street between 5th Street and, N 6th St, Philadelphia, PA 19106, USAIndependence Travel Center
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
Frequently asked questions about traveling from Portland, ME to Philadelphia, PA by bus
What is the distance between Portland and Philadelphia?
About 360 miles (580 km) separate Portland and Philadelphia.
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Portland to Philadelphia?
If you're headed to Philadelphia from Portland, chances are that your bus will leave from Greyhound Station Portland Maine and arrive at Philadelphia Airport. These are the most popular pick-up and drop-off locations on this route, but you could find others that could be a better fit for your travel plans.
What are the best sights and things to do in Philadelphia?
Once in Philadelphia, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Citizens Bank Park, Betsy Ross House, Liberty Bell, Reading Terminal Market and Philadelphia Museum of Art.
Find cheapest prices for buses
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
Best price found
11/17
$81
11/18
$73
Today
$77
11/20
$114
11/21
$182
11/22
$74
11/23
$87
11/24
$91
The cheapest trip from Portland, ME to Philadelphia, PA was searched and found on Nov 18, 2025 with a price of $73
To 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 $73 to $857 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 $74 which is on 2025-11-22.
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