What is the cheapest way to get from Portland, ME to Buffalo?

The cheapest way to get from Portland, ME to Buffalo is to drive which costs $90 - $140 and takes 10h 20m.

What is the fastest way to get from Portland, ME to Buffalo?

The fastest way to get from Portland, ME to Buffalo is to fly which takes 5h 44m and costs $120 - $750.

Is there a direct bus between Portland, ME and Buffalo?

No, there is no direct bus from Portland, ME to Buffalo. However, there are services departing from Portland, ME and arriving at Buffalo via Boston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h.

Is there a direct train between Portland, ME and Buffalo?

No, there is no direct train from Portland, ME to Buffalo station. However, there are services departing from Portland and arriving at Buffalo Depew Station via North Station and Boston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 58m.

How far is it from Portland, ME to Buffalo?

The distance between Portland, ME and Buffalo is 441 miles. The road distance is 511.2 miles.

How do I travel from Portland, ME to Buffalo without a car?

The best way to get from Portland, ME to Buffalo without a car is to bus which takes 13h and costs $100 - $180.

How long does it take to get from Portland, ME to Buffalo?

It takes approximately 5h 44m to get from Portland, ME to Buffalo, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Portland, ME to Buffalo bus from?

Portland, ME to Buffalo bus services, operated by Concord Coach Lines, depart from Portland, ME station.

Where do I catch the Portland, ME to Buffalo train from?

Portland, ME to Buffalo train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Portland station.

Train, bus or fly from Portland, ME to Buffalo?

The best way to get from Portland, ME to Buffalo is to fly which takes 5h 44m and costs $120 - $750. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $100 - $180 and takes 13h, you could also train, which costs $340 - $550 and takes 16h 58m.

Where does the Portland, ME to Buffalo bus arrive?

Portland, ME to Buffalo bus services, operated by Concord Coach Lines, arrive at Boston, MA - South Station.

Where does the Portland, ME to Buffalo train arrive?

Portland, ME to Buffalo train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Boston station.

Can I drive from Portland, ME to Buffalo?

Yes, the driving distance between Portland, ME to Buffalo is 511 miles. It takes approximately 10h 20m to drive from Portland, ME to Buffalo.

Where can I stay near Buffalo?

There are 200+ hotels available in Buffalo.

Portland, ME to Buffalo - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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There are 8 ways to get from Portland, ME to Buffalo by plane, bus (Amtrak, Greyhound), bus, train, car, bus (Amtrak, Flixbus), or train (Amtrak)

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Fly Portland to Buffalo Niagara International Airport
best
1. Fly from Portland (PWM) to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF)plane PWM - BUF
5h 44m
$129–731
Drive 508.3 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Portland, ME to Buffalocar 508.3 mi
10h 20m
$93–134
Bus
1. Take the bus from Portland, ME to Boston, MA - South Stationbus Portland / ...
2. Take the bus from Boston to Buffalobus Greyhound US0171
13h
$106–173
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Portland, ME to Boston, MA - South Stationbus Portland / ...
2. Take the train from Boston to Buffalo Depew Stationtrain Lake Shore Limited
15h 55m
$293–603
Bus to Boston Logan Airport, fly to Buffalo Niagara International Airport
1. Take the bus from Portland, ME to Logan International Airportbus
2. Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF)plane BOS - BUF
5h 51m
$124–709
Bus to Boston Logan Airport, fly to Rochester, bus
1. Take the bus from Portland, ME to Logan International Airportbus
2. Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Rochester (ROC)plane BOS - ROC
3. Take the bus from Rochester Bus Stop to Buffalobus
7h 16m
$173–873
Bus via Ithaca
1. Take the bus from Portland, ME to Boston, MA - South Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Boston to Ithacabus
3. Take the bus from Ithaca to Buffalobus
15h 29m
$107–173
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Portland to Bostontrain Downeaster
2. Take the train from Boston to Buffalo Depew Stationtrain Lake Shore Limited
16h 58m
$341–525

Portland, ME to Buffalo by bus

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Distance: 438.2 mi
Duration: 5h 44m

What companies run services between Portland, ME, USA and Buffalo, NY, USA?

Southwest Airlines, American Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Portland (PWM) to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Portland, ME to Buffalo via Boston, MA - South Station and Boston in around 13h.

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