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Busbud recommends taking the bus from Portland to RaleighAmong the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Raleigh. The journey takes about 18 hours 25 minutes and with fares starting at just $208, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Bus Portland, ME to Raleigh: Trip Overview
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The cheapest trip from Portland, ME to Raleigh was searched and found on Jul 25, 2025 with a price of $391To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Portland, ME to Raleigh, as early as possible.
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Meet and talk to locals at the bus stations while traveling from Portland to Raleigh.There is no better way to get inside travel information while exploring a new city than to go straight to its people.
Start sightseeing the minute your bus leaves the station. If you're on the night bus from Portland to Raleigh, get comfy and count the stars.
Buses are energy-efficient. Carrying a passenger over 100 kms by coach only takes 0.6-0.9 liters of gas. Compare that to the 2.6 liters required by high-speed train, 6.6 liters by airplane and 7.6 liters by gas-powered car, and it's clear that the bus is a more environmentally-conscious option for your bus transportation from Portland to Raleigh.
Make a music playlist for your bus ride from Portland to Raleigh, and enjoy the scenery to tunes from your own personal soundtrack.
Did you know?
Did you know some bus companies in Germany offer to their passenger low-costs snacks and regional beer based on their destination? Prosit!
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!
9.2% of ground transportation in Europe is done by bus versus 7.4% by train.
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