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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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Most popular Train | Flight | Coach |
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£191 Average Price | £260 Average Price | £104 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 |
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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£1011One-way2 changes
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· · 13:4513h45Portland, Congress St (Greyhound Bus Terminal), ME3:30Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station£1011One-way2 changes
Fastest
UA19265:151h45Portland International Jetport7:00Dulles International Airport£2591One-way0 changes
Other options
8271 AMTRAK · 177 Northeast Regional · 6077 AMTRAK13:3013h30Portland Transportation Center, Portland, ME3:00Washington Union Station, Washington, DC£1081One-way2 changes
684 Downeaster · 177 Northeast Regional · 6077 AMTRAK11:4815h12Portland Transportation Center, Portland, ME3:00Washington Union Station, Washington, DC£1111One-way2 changes
686 Downeaster · 177 Northeast Regional · 6077 AMTRAK13:4313h17Portland Transportation Center, Portland, ME3:00Washington Union Station, Washington, DC£1121One-way2 changes
FlixBus · FlixBus23:5913h01Portland, Congress St (Greyhound Bus Terminal), ME13:00Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station£1551One-way1 change
B6407 · B695514:308h29Portland International Jetport22:59Ronald Reagan National Airport£2091One-way1 change
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AA471913:367h52Portland International Jetport21:28Ronald Reagan National Airport£2471One-way1 change
AA4486 · AA47199:5911h29Portland International Jetport21:28Ronald Reagan National Airport£2471One-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 £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.
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 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.
- 4 direct flights per day with Republic Airlines.
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