Bus Tickets from Portland, ME to Philadelphia, PA

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Next departures for Portland to Philadelphia on August 31
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Portland (Park & Ride)
199 Spring Garden St.CheapestFastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
Portland (Park & Ride)
Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden StNo tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
Portland (Park & Ride)
Schuylkill & WalnutNo tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from Portland to Philadelphia.

Bus
Average Price$46 - $142Average Duration11h 5m
14kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestMost eco-friendly
Train
Average Price$80 - $494Average Duration10h 34m
53kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
Fastest
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the bus from Portland to Philadelphia

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 $46, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

3bus per day
11h 5mAverage Duration
$46Cheapest ticket
14kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Portland, ME to Philadelphia, PA: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$70
Average bus trip duration11h 5m
Number of daily buses3
Earliest bus departure1:45pm
Distance358 miles (577 km)

Portland to Philadelphia Bus

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Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found
08/29
$86
08/30
$81
Today
$101
09/01
$93
09/02
$57
09/03
$56
09/04
$59
09/05
$58
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Portland, ME to Philadelphia, PA was searched and found on Sep 3, 2025 with a price of $56

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 $56 to $555 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 $56 which is on 2025-09-03.

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.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

If you're abroad, study some local language. Not only could it get you out of a pickle during your bus trip from Portland to Philadelphia but it'll also be endearing to native speakers who will surely appreciate your effort.

Start sightseeing the minute your bus leaves the station. If you're on the night bus from Portland to Philadelphia, get comfy and count the stars.

Taking the bus creates the smallest carbon footprint compared to other modes of transport. Not to mention that buses will allow you to discover scenic gems from Portland to Philadelphia that are otherwise impossible to come by with a plane.

Tune out to the fine sounds of your best music playlist on your bus trip from Portland to Philadelphia while indulging in miles on end of beautiful scenic views.

Did you know?

The average number of passengers on a coach bus is 32 meaning that a bus could replace a minimum of at least 30 cars!

Did you know there are on average 4,400 intercity bus departures every day in the US only? This number has been growing for 9 years in a row, yay!

Did you know some bus companies in Germany offer to their passenger low-costs snacks and regional beer based on their destination? Prosit!

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

busbud logoThe bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Will you be returning to Portland, ME by bus?

Bus from Philadelphia, PA to Portland, ME

You can also go to Philadelphia, PA by train

Train from Portland, ME to Philadelphia, PA

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