What is the cheapest way to get from Maine to Washington, DC?

The cheapest way to get from Maine to Washington, DC is to bus via New York which costs $70 - $130 and takes 13h 37m.

What is the fastest way to get from Maine to Washington, DC?

The fastest way to get from Maine to Washington, DC is to fly which takes 2h 13m and costs $190 - $1,200.

Is there a direct bus between Maine and Washington, DC?

No, there is no direct bus from Maine to Washington, DC station. However, there are services departing from Portland Public Library and arriving at Washington Union Station via Portland, ME and Boston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 32m.

How far is it from Maine to Washington, DC?

The distance between Maine and Washington, DC is 491 miles. The road distance is 534.3 miles.

How do I travel from Maine to Washington, DC without a car?

The best way to get from Maine to Washington, DC without a car is to bus and train which takes 10h 12m and costs $80 - $950.

How long does it take to get from Maine to Washington, DC?

It takes approximately 2h 13m to get from Maine to Washington, DC, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Maine to Washington, DC bus from?

Maine to Washington, DC bus services, operated by Concord Coach Lines, depart from Portland, ME station.

Train, bus or fly from Maine to Washington, DC?

The best way to get from Maine to Washington, DC is to fly which takes 2h 13m and costs $190 - $1,200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $75 - $200 and takes 13h 32m, you could also train, which costs $90 - $1,000 and takes 11h 36m.

Where does the Maine to Washington, DC bus arrive?

Maine to Washington, DC bus services, operated by Concord Coach Lines, arrive at Boston, MA - South Station.

Can I drive from Maine to Washington, DC?

Yes, the driving distance between Maine to Washington, DC is 534 miles. It takes approximately 9h 50m to drive from Maine to Washington, DC.

Where can I stay near Washington, DC?

There are 1777+ hotels available in Washington, DC.

Maine to Washington, DC - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 9 ways to get from Maine to Washington, DC by plane, bus, train, bus (Amtrak, Greyhound, Flixbus), car, subway, train (Amtrak), or bus (Flixbus)

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Fly Portland to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
best
1. Fly from Portland (PWM) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane PWM - DCA
2h 13m
$196–1,177
Bus via New York (Flixbus)
cheapest
1. Take the bus from City of Portland to New York Midtownbus FlixBus N2615
2. Take the bus from New York Midtown to Washington Union Stationbus FlixBus 2601 / ...
13h 37m
$72–129
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Portland, ME to Boston, MA - South Stationbus Portland / ...
2. Take the train from Boston to Washington Union Stationtrain Acela
10h 12m
$83–949
Bus
1. Take the bus from Portland, ME to Boston, MA - South Stationbus Portland / ...
2. Take the bus from Boston to Washington Union Stationbus Greyhound US0235
13h 32m
$78–199
Drive 531.2 mi
1. Drive from Portland to Washington, DCcar 531.2 mi
9h 50m
$97–140
Fly Portland 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
2h 36m
$80–1,037
Fly Portland 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 7m
$95–562
Fly Bangor to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
1. Fly from Bangor (BGR) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane BGR - DCA
3h 45m
$186–1,108
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Portland to Bostontrain Downeaster
2. Take the train from Boston to Washington Union Stationtrain Acela
11h 36m
$90–967

Maine to Washington, DC by bus and train

111Weekly Services

10h 12mAverage Duration

$83Cheapest Price

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Distance: 487.7 mi
Duration: 2h 13m

What companies run services between Maine, USA and Washington, DC, USA?

American Airlines, JetBlue Airways, and two other airlines fly from Portland (PWM) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Portland Public Library to Washington Union Station via Portland, ME, Boston, MA - South Station, and Boston in around 13h 32m.

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