What is the cheapest way to get from Back Bay to Washington?

The cheapest way to get from Back Bay to Washington is to bus via New York which costs $70 - $140 and takes 15h 53m.

What is the fastest way to get from Back Bay to Washington?

The fastest way to get from Back Bay to Washington is to fly which takes 2h 18m and costs $250 - $1,300.

Is there a direct bus between Back Bay and Washington?

No, there is no direct bus from Back Bay to Washington station. However, there are services departing from UNE Campus Center and arriving at Washington Union Station via Saco Transportation Center, City of Portland and New York Midtown. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 53m.

How far is it from Back Bay to Washington?

The distance between Back Bay and Washington is 505 miles. The road distance is 525.3 miles.

How do I travel from Back Bay to Washington without a car?

The best way to get from Back Bay to Washington without a car is to train which takes 11h 9m and costs $90 - $1,000.

How long does it take to get from Back Bay to Washington?

It takes approximately 2h 18m to get from Back Bay to Washington, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Back Bay to Washington bus from?

Back Bay to Washington bus services, operated by Biddeford Saco Old Orchard Beach Transit, depart from Saco Transportation Center station.

Train, bus or fly from Back Bay to Washington?

The best way to get from Back Bay to Washington is to fly which takes 2h 18m and costs $250 - $1,300. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $90 - $1,000 and takes 11h 9m, you could also bus, which costs $70 - $200 and takes 15h 27m.

Where does the Back Bay to Washington bus arrive?

Back Bay to Washington bus services, operated by Biddeford Saco Old Orchard Beach Transit, arrive at St John St station.

Can I drive from Back Bay to Washington?

Yes, the driving distance between Back Bay to Washington is 525 miles. It takes approximately 9h 48m to drive from Back Bay to Washington.

Where can I stay near Washington?

There are 1608+ hotels available in Washington.

Back Bay to Washington - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, car

There are 7 ways to get from Back Bay to Washington by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, subway, train, or bus (Flixbus)

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
best
1. Fly from Portland (PWM) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane PWM - DCA
2h 18m
$259–1,282
Bus via New York
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Saco Transportation Center to St John Stbus 60
2. Take the bus from City of Portland to New York Midtownbus
3. Take the bus from New York Midtown to Washington Union Stationbus
15h 53m
$72–137
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Saco Amtrak Station to Bostontrain Downeaster
2. Take the train from Boston to Washington Union Stationtrain Acela
11h 9m
$90–962
Bus
1. Take the bus from Wells Transportation Center to Bostonbus Greyhound US0265s
2. Take the bus from Boston to Washington Union Stationbus Greyhound US0235
15h 27m
$73–195
Drive 522.2 mi
1. Drive from Back Bay to Washingtoncar 522.2 mi
9h 48m
$96–138
Fly to Washington Dulles International Airport, subway
1. Fly from Portland (PWM) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane PWM - IAD
2. Take the subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platformsubway
3h 18m
$166–690
Fly to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, train
1. Fly from Portland (PWM) to Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI)plane PWM - BWI
2. Take the train from BWI Thurgood Marshall to Washington Union Stationtrain
3h 6m
$156–1,184

Back Bay to Washington by bus, train, and subway (Amtrak)

46Weekly Services

11h 9mAverage Duration

$90Cheapest Price

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Distance: 501.6 mi
Duration: 2h 18m

What companies run services between Back Bay, ME, USA and Washington, DC, USA?

American Airlines, Delta, and United Airlines fly from Portland (PWM) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from UNE Campus Center to Washington Union Station via Saco Transportation Center, Saco Amtrak Station, Boston, North Station, Back Bay, and Boston in around 11h 9m.

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