The cheapest and fastest trains from Portland, ME to Washington, DC
Cheapest price
£215
Average price
£293
Fastest journey
10 h 3 m
Average duration
11 h 41 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
775 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Portland, ME to Washington, DC is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Portland, ME to Washington, DC will cost around £293 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £215.
Of the 5 trains that leave Portland, ME for Washington, DC every day 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 775 km distance in an average of 11 h 41 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 10 h 3 m .
The slowest trains will take 15 h 24 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.










Travel Information
Compare coach, train and flight for Portland, ME to Washington, DC
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Portland, ME to Washington, DC among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £46. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 3m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.7kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £46, and a flight costs an average of £70.
Distance: 775 km
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Most popular Train | Coach | Flight |
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£159 Average Price | £78 Average Price Cheapest | £239 Average Price |
10h 33m Average total duration 10h 3m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 12h 29m Average total duration 11h 59m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 3m Average total duration Fastest 2h 3m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.2 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.8 - 1.9kg CO2 emissions | 2.3 - 4.7kg CO2 emissions |
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Live departures
Portland, ME to Washington, DC train times
The table below shows live departures for Portland, ME to Washington, DC trains for today, Saturday 10 January. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
8242 AMTRAK+ 2249 Acela | 08:15 Portland Transportation Center, Portland, ME | 9h43 | 17:58 Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 1 change | |
8242 AMTRAK · 195 Northeast Regional | 08:15 Portland Transportation Center, Portland, ME | 11h10 | 19:25 Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 1 change | |
8244 AMTRAK · 99 Northeast Regional · 97 Silver Meteor | 09:15 Portland Transportation Center, Portland, ME | 14h05 | 23:20 Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 2 changes | |
8244 AMTRAK · 161 Northeast Regional · 97 Silver Meteor | 09:15 Portland Transportation Center, Portland, ME | 14h05 | 23:20 Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 2 changes | |
8244 AMTRAK · 99 Northeast Regional · 19 Crescent | 09:15 Portland Transportation Center, Portland, ME | 13h32 | 22:47 Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 2 changes | |
8244 AMTRAK · 99 Northeast Regional | 09:15 Portland Transportation Center, Portland, ME | 12h26 | 21:41 Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 1 change | |
8273 AMTRAK · 161 Northeast Regional | 11:15 Portland Transportation Center, Portland, ME | 11h14 | 22:29 Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 1 change | |
692 Downeaster · 135 Northeast Regional | 12:18 Portland Transportation Center, Portland, ME | 14h19 | 02:37 Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 1 change | |
8279 AMTRAK+ 2255 Acela | 14:30 Portland Transportation Center, Portland, ME | 10h28 | 00:58 Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 1 change | |
8279 AMTRAK · 135 Northeast Regional | 14:30 Portland Transportation Center, Portland, ME | 12h07 | 02:37 Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 1 change | |
8248 AMTRAK+ 2255 Acela | 15:30 Portland Transportation Center, Portland, ME | 9h28 | 00:58 Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 1 change | |
8248 AMTRAK · 135 Northeast Regional | 15:30 Portland Transportation Center, Portland, ME | 11h07 | 02:37 Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 1 change | |
8263 AMTRAK · 165 Northeast Regional | 16:30 Portland Transportation Center, Portland, ME | 12h06 | 04:36 Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 1 change | |
8263 AMTRAK · 167 Northeast Regional | 16:30 Portland Transportation Center, Portland, ME | 13h17 | 05:47 Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 1 change | |
8265 AMTRAK · 167 Northeast Regional | 18:30 Portland Transportation Center, Portland, ME | 11h17 | 05:47 Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 1 change | |
8271 AMTRAK · 167 Northeast Regional | 18:30 Portland Transportation Center, Portland, ME | 11h17 | 05:47 Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 1 change | |
696 Downeaster · 65 Northeast Regional | 18:43 Portland Transportation Center, Portland, ME | 16h46 | 11:29 Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 1 change | |
8269 AMTRAK · 65 Northeast Regional | 20:30 Portland Transportation Center, Portland, ME | 14h59 | 11:29 Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 1 change | |
8256 AMTRAK · 65 Northeast Regional | 20:30 Portland Transportation Center, Portland, ME | 14h59 | 11:29 Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 1 change | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Portland, ME to Washington, DC
Trains from Portland, ME to Washington, DC run on average 25 times per day, taking around 10h 3m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £66 but you can travel from only £46 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 03:15, the last at 22:00. The fastest train covers the 775 km distance in 9h 40m.
Distance 775 km |
Average train duration 10h 3m |
Cheapest ticket price £66 |
Trains per day 25 |
Fastest train 9h 40m |
First train 03:15 |
Last train 22:00 |
Train companies: Amtrak, Amtrak Acela from Portland, ME to Washington, DC trainsAmtrak, Amtrak Acela trains will get you between Portland, ME and Washington, DC from £46. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Portland, ME to Washington, DC train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Portland, ME to Washington, DC by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Washington, DC, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Portland, ME and Washington, DC
- 5:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- Parking is $5.50 per day and available on a first-come, first-served basis. Parking for Downeaster passengers is available in the lot across the street from the station.
- Outside the main entrance.
- Ramps, restrooms.
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- The station serves as a hub for both Amtrak Downeaster trains and intercity buses, with facilities for ticketing and waiting areas.
- Bus: Concord Coach Lines
- Local bus services available
- Mon - Fri: 04:30 - 22:00
- Sat - Sun: 05:00 - 22:00
- Free Wi-Fi in the station courtesy of Amtrak.
- Amtrak provides temporary luggage storage for $10 per bag for 24 hours for customers holding Amtrak tickets.
- Shake Shack
- McDonald’s
- Starbucks
- Potbelly Sandwich Shop
- Chopt Creative Salad Co.
- Chipotle Mexican Grill
- Thunder Grill
- Johnny Rockets
- Jamba Juice
- Ladurée Union Station
- & many more
- Elevators, escalators, wheelchair access. Accessible facilities including restrooms, parking, platforms, ticket office, waiting room.
- Hyatt Recency Washington On Capitol Hill
- Phoenix Park Hotel
- Kimpton George Hotel
- Mon - Fri: 04:30 - 22:00
- Sat - Sun: 05:00 - 22:00
- Located on the train concourse of Level G near the Amtrak Waiting Area.
- Metro lines: Red
- Bus lines: D6, D8, 80, 96,
- Train lines: Acela, Capitol Limited, Cardinal, Carolinian, Crescent, Fredericksburg Line, MARC Brunswick, MARC Camden, MARC Penn, Manassas Line, Northeast Regional, Palmetto, Silver Service/Palmetto, Vermonter
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