What is the cheapest way to get from Portland to Silver Spring?

The cheapest way to get from Portland to Silver Spring is to bus via Union Station which costs $80 - $180 and takes 12h 8m.

What is the fastest way to get from Portland to Silver Spring?

The fastest way to get from Portland to Silver Spring is to fly which takes 2h 37m and costs $160 - $950.

Is there a direct bus between Portland and Silver Spring?

No, there is no direct bus from Portland to Silver Spring. However, there are services departing from Portland, ME and arriving at Silver Spring+Bay 102 via Boston, New York Penn Station and Montgomery Av+Waverly St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 38m.

Is there a direct train between Portland and Silver Spring?

No, there is no direct train from Portland to Silver Spring. However, there are services departing from Portland and arriving at Silver Spring, Red Line Center Platform via North Station, Boston and Union Station, Red Line Center Platform. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 39m.

How far is it from Portland to Silver Spring?

The distance between Portland and Silver Spring is 498 miles. The road distance is 530.6 miles.

How do I travel from Portland to Silver Spring without a car?

The best way to get from Portland to Silver Spring without a car is to bus and train which takes 9h 54m and costs $80 - $950.

How long does it take to get from Portland to Silver Spring?

It takes approximately 2h 37m to get from Portland to Silver Spring, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Portland to Silver Spring bus from?

Portland to Silver Spring bus services, operated by Concord Coach Lines, depart from Portland, ME station.

Where do I catch the Portland to Silver Spring train from?

Portland to Silver Spring train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Portland station.

Train, bus or fly from Portland to Silver Spring?

The best way to get from Portland to Silver Spring is to fly which takes 2h 37m and costs $160 - $950. Alternatively, you can bus via Union Station, which costs $80 - $180 and takes 12h 8m, you could also train, which costs $95 - $950 and takes 10h 39m.

Where does the Portland to Silver Spring bus arrive?

Portland to Silver Spring bus services, operated by Concord Coach Lines, arrive at Boston, MA - South Station.

Where does the Portland to Silver Spring train arrive?

Portland to Silver Spring train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Boston station.

Can I drive from Portland to Silver Spring?

Yes, the driving distance between Portland to Silver Spring is 531 miles. It takes approximately 9h 41m to drive from Portland to Silver Spring.

Where can I stay near Silver Spring?

There are 1256+ hotels available in Silver Spring.

Portland to Silver Spring - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 8 ways to get from Portland to Silver Spring by plane, bus, train, bus (Amtrak, Greyhound), car, subway, train (Amtrak), or bus (Amtrak, 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 37m
$162–936
Fly to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, train
cheapest
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
$77–989
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
9h 54m
$83–948
Bus via Union Station
1. Take the bus from Portland, ME to Boston, MA - South Stationbus
2. Take the bus from South Station to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus
3. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Union Stationbus
12h 8m
$82–178
Drive 527.5 mi
1. Drive from Portland to Silver Springcar 527.5 mi
9h 41m
$97–140
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 19m
$89–509
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Portland to Bostontrain Downeaster
2. Take the train from Boston to Washington Union Stationtrain Acela
10h 39m
$99–946
Bus
1. Take the bus from Portland, ME to Boston, MA - South Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Boston to New York Midtownbus
3. Take the bus from New York Penn Station to Bethesda, MDbus Nyc
12h 38m
$114–196

Portland to Silver Spring by bus, train, and subway

111Weekly Services

9h 54mAverage Duration

$83Cheapest Price

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Distance: 494.9 mi
Duration: 2h 37m

What companies run services between Portland, ME, USA and Silver Spring, MD, USA?

American Airlines, Delta, and United Airlines fly from Portland (PWM) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Portland, ME to Silver Spring, Red Line Center Platform via Boston, MA - South Station, South Station, Port Authority Bus Terminal, Union Station, and Union Station, Red Line Center Platform in around 12h 8m.

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