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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 £76 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 54m. 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 £76, while a flight costs an average of £230.
Distance: 775 km
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Most popular Train | Flight | Coach | Driving |
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£140 Average Price | £230 Average Price | £76 Average Price Cheapest | £109 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
10h 45m Average total duration 10h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 54m Average total duration Fastest 1h 54m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 12h 30m Average total duration 12h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 9m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 2.3 - 4.7kg CO2 emissions | 0.8 - 1.9kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular airline |  Most popular bus company | 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.
This is compared to other travel options from Portland, ME to Washington, DC:
A coach is £64 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Portland, ME to Washington, DC costing on average £140.
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 £230.
Other travel options to Washington, DC take longer:
Train takes on average 10h 45m.
Coach takes on average 12h 30m.
Tickets start at around £140 compared to roughly £109 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £-30.90. The journey takes 10h 15m 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.
· · 13:4513h45Portland, Congress St (Greyhound Bus Terminal), ME3:30Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station£641One-way2 changes
Cheapest
- · · 13:4513h45Portland, Congress St (Greyhound Bus Terminal), ME3:30Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station£641One-way2 changes
Fastest
- AA28846:001h50Portland International Jetport7:50Ronald Reagan National Airport£3291One-way0 changes
Other options
- FlixBus · FlixBus23:5913h01Portland, Congress St (Greyhound Bus Terminal), ME13:00Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station£721One-way1 change
- AA1744 · AA285513:425h51Portland International Jetport19:33Baltimore/Washington International Airport£3271One-way1 change
- AA1744 · AA131813:427h38Portland International Jetport21:20Baltimore/Washington International Airport£3271One-way1 change
- AA142317:051h54Portland International Jetport18:59Ronald Reagan National Airport£3291One-way0 changes
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This is compared to other travel options from Portland, ME to Washington, DC:
A coach is £64 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Portland, ME to Washington, DC costing on average £140.
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 £230.
Other travel options to Washington, DC take longer:
Train takes on average 10h 45m.
Coach takes on average 12h 30m.
- Around 26 flights per day.
- Around 20 trains per day.
- Around 11 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 American Airlines, Republic Airlines, United.
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