There are 12 ways to get from Philadelphia to Saco by train (Amtrak), bus, train, car, plane, or bus (Flixbus, Amtrak)
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from 30th Street Station to BostonAcela
- Take the train from Boston to Saco Amtrak StationDowneaster
8h 34m$74–821Drive 384.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Philadelphia to Saco384.8 mi
7h 7m$71–102Bus, train
- Take the bus from Philadelphia to Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to South Station
- Take the train from Boston to Saco Amtrak Station
10h 32m$75–136Fly Philadelphia International Airport to Portland, line 1 bus, train
- Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Portland (PWM)PHL - PWM
- Take the bus from Congress St + Forest St/Mmc to Ptc I/B
- Take the train from Portland to Saco Amtrak Station
5h 48m$206–448Train via New York (Amtrak)
- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station
- Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Boston
- Take the train from Boston to Saco Amtrak Station
9h 7m$72–1,379Bus
- Take the bus from Philadelphia to New York Midtown
- Take the bus from New York Midtown to Boston
- Take the bus from Boston, MA - South Station to Portland, ME
11h 58m$72–154Fly Philadelphia International Airport to Boston Logan Airport, train
- Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)PHL - BOS
- Take the train from Woburn Amtrak Station to Saco Amtrak Station
6h 26m$106–416Train to Newark Liberty International Airport, fly to Portland
- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Newark Liberty International Airport
- Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Portland (PWM)EWR - PWM
6h 30m$309–785Train to John F. Kennedy International Airport, fly to Portland
- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station
- Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Portland (PWM)JFK - PWM
7h 20m$85–981Fly Philadelphia International Airport to Theodore Francis Green State Airport, train
- Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Theodore Francis Green State Airport (PVD)PHL - PVD
- Take the train from Providence to Boston
- Take the train from Boston to Saco Amtrak Station
7h 55m$71–873Train to Laguardia Airport, fly to Portland
- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station
- Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Portland (PWM)LGA - PWM
8h 13m$83–1,018Fly Philadelphia International Airport to Manchester Airport, bus, train
- Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Manchester Airport (MHT)PHL - MHT
- Take the bus from Boston Manchester Airport to Boston
- Take the train from Boston to Saco Amtrak Station
8h 43m$253–663
Philadelphia to Saco by train and subway (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Philadelphia to Saco is to drive which costs $70 - $110 and takes 7h 7m.
The fastest way to get from Philadelphia to Saco is to fly and line 1 bus and train which takes 5h 48m and costs $200 - $450.
No, there is no direct bus from Philadelphia to Saco. However, there are services departing from Philadelphia and arriving at 292 Main St via New York Midtown, Boston, MA - South Station, Ptc O/B and St John St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 58m.
No, there is no direct train from Philadelphia station to Saco station. However, there are services departing from 30th Street Station and arriving at Saco Amtrak Station via Back Bay and Boston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 34m.
The distance between Philadelphia and Saco is 425 miles. The road distance is 387.1 miles.
The best way to get from Philadelphia to Saco without a car is to train which takes 8h 34m and costs $70 - $850.
It takes approximately 8h 34m to get from Philadelphia to Saco, including transfers.
Philadelphia to Saco bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Philadelphia station.
Philadelphia to Saco train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, depart from 30th Street Station.
The best way to get from Philadelphia to Saco is to train which takes 8h 34m and costs $70 - $850. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $70 - $160 and takes 11h 58m.
What companies run services between Philadelphia, PA, USA and Saco, ME, USA?
You can take a train from 30th Street Station to Saco Amtrak Station via Boston, Back Bay, North Station, and Boston in around 8h 34m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Philadelphia to 292 Main St via New York Midtown, Boston, Boston, MA - South Station, Ptc O/B, Congress + Union Square Plaza, and St John St in around 11h 58m.
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- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Portland
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–450
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Boston Logan Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–350
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Theodore Francis Green State Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–240
Flights from Laguardia Airport to Portland
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–390
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Manchester Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–380
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Boston Logan Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–350
Flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Portland
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–350
Flights from Laguardia Airport to Portland
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–390
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Portland via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 44m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–550
Flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Portland
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–360
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Manchester Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 44m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–450
- Website
- jetblue.com
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Boston Logan Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–350
Flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Portland
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- When
- Wednesday to Sunday
- Estimated price
- $50–350
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from 30th Street Station to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 17m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $70–800
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/acela-train
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Business Class
- $70–550
- First Class
- $250–800
Train from 30th Street Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $20–600
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/acela-train
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Business Class
- $20–460
- First Class
- $130–600
Train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 44m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $50–750
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/acela-train
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Business Class
- $50–490
- First Class
- $200–750
Train from Providence to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $9–600
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/acela-train
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Business Class
- $9–440
- First Class
- $100–600
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Northeast Regional
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from 30th Street Station to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $40–350
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/northeast-regional-train
- Coach
- $40–350
- Business Class
- $120–410
Train from 30th Street Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $12–230
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/northeast-regional-train
- Coach
- $12–230
- Business Class
- $60–270
Train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 14m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $30–300
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/northeast-regional-train
- Coach
- $30–300
- Business Class
- $95–360
Train from 30th Street Station to Newark Liberty International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $10–220
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/northeast-regional-train
- Coach
- $10–220
- Business Class
- $55–260
Train from Providence to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $5–210
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/northeast-regional-train
- Coach
- $5–210
- Business Class
- $45–240
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Boston to Saco Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $26–30
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Portland to Saco Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 22 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $5–8
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from 30th Street Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $25–310
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Woburn Amtrak Station to Saco Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 47m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $11–70
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Coach Seat - Advance Purchase
- $18–30
- Coach Seat short notice purchase
- $11–70
- Business - advance purchase
- $15–100
- Business Class
- $26–180
Train from 30th Street Station to Newark Liberty International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $10–65
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Coach Seat - Advance Purchase
- $18–29
- Coach Seat short notice purchase
- $10–65
- Business - advance purchase
- $13–95
- Business Class
- $23–180
- Phone
- +1-617-222-3200
- Website
- mbta.com
Train from Providence to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5–14
- Website
- https://www.mbta.com
- Adult
- $5–14
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Philadelphia to Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $16–35
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to South Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $30–70
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Boston Manchester Airport to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $13–40
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- 1-800-343-9999
- Website
- peterpanbus.com
Bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to South Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $29–60
- Website
- https://peterpanbus.com
- Adult
- $29–60
- Phone
- +1 207-774-0351
- Website
- gpmetro.org
Bus from Congress St + Forest St/Mmc to Ptc I/B
- Ave. Duration
- 10 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–4
- Schedules at
- gpmetro.org
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Philadelphia to New York Midtown
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $16–35
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from New York Midtown to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $30–70
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- +1 800 639 3317
- info@concordcoachlines.com
- Website
- concordcoachlines.com
Bus from Boston, MA - South Station to Portland, ME
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $22–30
- Website
- https://concordcoachlines.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Thruway
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Boston, MA - South Station to Portland, ME
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $21–45
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Adult
- $21–45
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More Questions & Answers
Philadelphia to Saco bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at New York Midtown station.
Philadelphia to Saco train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, arrive at Boston station.
Yes, the driving distance between Philadelphia to Saco is 387 miles. It takes approximately 7h 7m to drive from Philadelphia to Saco.
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