How to get to Washington, DC from Portland, ME

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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 prices starting from £51. 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 £51, and a flight costs an average of £103.

Distance: 775 km

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Coach

£191

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£260

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£104

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10h 39m

Average total duration

10h 9m

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30m

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5h 3m

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2h 3m

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12h 30m

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0.2 - 0.7kg

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2.3 - 4.7kg

CO2 emissions

0.8 - 1.9kg

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from Portland, ME to Washington, DC

How to get to Washington, DC from Portland, ME by train, bus, flight or ferry.

Our recommendation

bus

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.

  • Greyhound · ·
    13:4513h45
    Portland, Congress St (Greyhound Bus Terminal), ME
    3:30Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station
    £1011One-way
    2 changes

Cheapest

  • Greyhound · ·
    13:4513h45
    Portland, Congress St (Greyhound Bus Terminal), ME
    3:30Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station
    £1011One-way
    2 changes

Fastest

  • UnitedUA1926
    5:151h45
    Portland International Jetport
    7:00Dulles International Airport
    £2591One-way
    0 changes

Other options

  • Amtrak8271 AMTRAK · 177 Northeast Regional · 6077 AMTRAK
    13:3013h30
    Portland Transportation Center, Portland, ME
    3:00Washington Union Station, Washington, DC
    £1081One-way
    2 changes
  • Amtrak684 Downeaster · 177 Northeast Regional · 6077 AMTRAK
    11:4815h12
    Portland Transportation Center, Portland, ME
    3:00Washington Union Station, Washington, DC
    £1111One-way
    2 changes
  • Amtrak686 Downeaster · 177 Northeast Regional · 6077 AMTRAK
    13:4313h17
    Portland Transportation Center, Portland, ME
    3:00Washington Union Station, Washington, DC
    £1121One-way
    2 changes
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    23:5913h01
    Portland, Congress St (Greyhound Bus Terminal), ME
    13:00Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station
    £1551One-way
    1 change
  • JetBlue AirwaysB6407 · B6955
    14:308h29
    Portland International Jetport
    22:59Ronald Reagan National Airport
    £2091One-way
    1 change
  • American AirlinesAA2931+Republic AirlinesAA4719
    13:367h52
    Portland International Jetport
    21:28Ronald Reagan National Airport
    £2471One-way
    1 change
  • Republic AirlinesAA4486 · AA4719
    9:5911h29
    Portland International Jetport
    21:28Ronald Reagan National Airport
    £2471One-way
    1 change

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FAQs: Portland, ME to Washington, DC

Travel to Washington, DC easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Portland, ME to Washington, DC.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between Portland, ME and Washington, DC including taking a coach, train and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Portland, ME to Washington, DC is a coach with an average price of £104.

This is compared to other travel options from Portland, ME to Washington, DC:

A coach is £87 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Portland, ME to Washington, DC costing on average £191.

A coach is £156 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Portland, ME to Washington, DC costing on average £260.

The fastest way to travel from Portland, ME to Washington, DC is by flight with an average journey time of 2h 3m.

Other travel options to Washington, DC take longer:

Train takes on average 10h 9m.

Coach takes on average 12h 0m.

The Portland, ME to Washington, DC distance is approximately 775 km.
The average frequency per day from Portland, ME to Washington, DC is:
  • Around 21 flights per day.
  • Around 21 trains per day.
  • Around 17 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.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Portland, ME to Washington, DC:
  • 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.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Portland, ME to Washington, DC, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with FlixBus, Greyhound to go to Washington, DC by coach.
  • Travel with American Airlines, Republic Airlines, United to go to Washington, DC by flight.
  • Travel with Amtrak, Amtrak to go to Washington, DC by train.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Portland, ME to Washington, DC:
  • 4 direct flights per day with Republic Airlines.
Omio customers who travel from Portland, ME to Washington, DC often also extend their vacation to go to New York, NY, Philadelphia, PA, Newark, NJ, Boston, MA, Baltimore, MD. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Washington, DC and these popular destinations at a great price.

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