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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 £102.
Distance: 775 km
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Most popular Train | Flight | Coach |
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£189 Average Price | £257 Average Price | £103 Average Price Cheapest |
10h 39m Average total duration 10h 9m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 3m Average total duration Fastest 2h 3m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 12h 30m Average total duration 12h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.2 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 2.3 - 4.7kg CO2 emissions | 0.8 - 1.9kg CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular airline |  Most popular bus company |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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.
· · 13:4513h45Portland, Congress St (Greyhound Bus Terminal), ME3:30Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station£541One-way2 changes
Cheapest
- · · 13:4513h45Portland, Congress St (Greyhound Bus Terminal), ME3:30Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station£541One-way2 changes
Fastest
- 8279 AMTRAK+
2167 Acela9:3010h33Portland Transportation Center, Portland, ME20:03Washington Union Station, Washington, DC£1311One-way1 change
Other options
- 8242 AMTRAK · 95 Northeast Regional3:1510h50Portland Transportation Center, Portland, ME14:05Washington Union Station, Washington, DC£631One-way1 change
- 8269 AMTRAK · 67 Northeast Regional15:3015h24Portland Transportation Center, Portland, ME6:54Washington Union Station, Washington, DC£631One-way1 change
- 686 Downeaster · 67 Northeast Regional13:4317h11Portland Transportation Center, Portland, ME6:54Washington Union Station, Washington, DC£671One-way1 change
- FlixBus · FlixBus23:5912h51Portland, Congress St (Greyhound Bus Terminal), ME12:50Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station£551One-way1 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.
This is compared to other travel options from Portland, ME to Washington, DC:
A coach is £86 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Portland, ME to Washington, DC costing on average £189.
A coach is £154 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Portland, ME to Washington, DC costing on average £257.
Other travel options to Washington, DC take longer:
Train takes on average 10h 9m.
Coach takes on average 12h 0m.
- 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.
- 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 American Airlines, Republic Airlines, United 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.
- 4 direct flights per day with Republic Airlines.
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