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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 an average ticket price of £68 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 6h 11m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.2 - 0.7kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £68, while a flight costs an average of £406.
Distance: 775 km
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Most popular Train | Coach | Flight | Driving |
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£256 Average Price | £68 Average Price Cheapest | £406 Average Price | £107 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
11h 25m Average total duration 10h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 12h 20m Average total duration 11h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 11m Average total duration Fastest 4h 11m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 9h 9m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.8 - 1.9kg CO2 emissions | 2.3 - 4.7kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company |  Most popular airline | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Portland, ME to Washington, DC
Compare the available ways to get from Portland, ME to Washington, DC, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Portland, ME to Washington, DC:
A coach is £188 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Portland, ME to Washington, DC costing on average £256.
A coach is £339 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Portland, ME to Washington, DC costing on average £406.
Other travel options to Washington, DC take longer:
Train takes on average 11h 25m.
Coach takes on average 12h 20m.
Tickets start at around £256 compared to roughly £107 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -£149. The journey takes 10h 55m versus 9h 9m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Travel optionsfrom Portland, ME to Washington, DC
How to get to Washington, DC from Portland, ME by train, bus, flight or ferry.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Portland, ME to Washington, DC is by taking a coach because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
· · 13:45 13h45 Portland, Congress St (Greyhound Bus Terminal), ME 3:30 Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station £52 1 One-way 2 changes
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13:45 13h45 Portland, Congress St (Greyhound Bus Terminal), ME 3:30 Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station £52 1 One-way 2 changes
Fastest
- FlixBus · FlixBus
23:59 13h36 Portland, Congress St (Greyhound Bus Terminal), ME 13:35 Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station £52 1 One-way 1 change
Other options
- FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus+
23:59 25h36 Portland, Congress St (Greyhound Bus Terminal), ME 1:35 Washington, DuPont Circle (Connecticut Ave. NW / 20th St. NW) £53 1 One-way 3 changes
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This is compared to other travel options from Portland, ME to Washington, DC:
A coach is £188 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Portland, ME to Washington, DC costing on average £256.
A coach is £339 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Portland, ME to Washington, DC costing on average £406.
Other travel options to Washington, DC take longer:
Train takes on average 11h 25m.
Coach takes on average 12h 20m.
- Around 45 flights per day.
- Around 6 trains per day.
- Around 2 coaches per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Portland, ME and Washington, DC as scheduled services by coach, train and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Portland International Jetport and arrive in Ronald Reagan National Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Portland Transportation Center, Portland, ME and arrive in Washington Union Station, Washington, DC.
- Coaches mostly depart from Portland, Congress St (Greyhound Bus Terminal), ME and arrive in Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station.
- Travel with United, American Airlines, Republic Airlines, psa airlines, JetBlue Airways, piedmont airlines to go to Washington, DC by flight.
- Travel with FlixBus, Greyhound to go to Washington, DC by coach.
- Travel with Amtrak, Amtrak to go to Washington, DC by train.
- 5 direct flights per day with United, American Airlines, psa airlines.
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