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

The cheapest way to get from Washington, DC to Maine is to bus via New York which costs $65 - $130 and takes 13h.

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

The fastest way to get from Washington, DC to Maine is to fly which takes 2h 56m and costs $110 - $800.

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

No, there is no direct bus from Washington, DC station to Maine. However, there are services departing from Washington Union Station and arriving at Congress St + Center St via Boston, MA - South Station and Ptc O/B. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 27m.

How far is it from Washington, DC to Maine?

The distance between Washington, DC and Maine is 491 miles. The road distance is 533.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Washington, DC to Maine without a car is to train and bus which takes 9h 39m and costs $85 - $950.

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

It takes approximately 2h 56m to get from Washington, DC to Maine, including transfers.

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

Washington, DC to Maine bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Washington Union Station.

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

The best way to get from Washington, DC to Maine is to fly which takes 2h 56m and costs $110 - $800. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $75 - $200 and takes 12h 27m, you could also train, which costs $100 - $950 and takes 11h 28m.

Where does the Washington, DC to Maine bus arrive?

Washington, DC to Maine bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Boston station.

Can I drive from Washington, DC to Maine?

Yes, the driving distance between Washington, DC to Maine is 533 miles. It takes approximately 9h 47m to drive from Washington, DC to Maine.

Where can I stay near Maine?

There are 356+ hotels available in Maine.

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

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

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Fly Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Portland
best
1. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Portland (PWM)plane DCA - PWM
2h 56m
$114–757
Subway to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly to Portland
cheapest
1. Take the subway from Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platformsubway
2. Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Portland (PWM)plane IAD - PWM
3h 45m
$64–401
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Washington Union Station to Bostontrain Acela
2. Take the bus from Boston, MA - South Station to Portland, MEbus Logan Airport / ...
9h 39m
$86–949
Bus
1. Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Bostonbus Greyhound US0235
2. Take the bus from Boston, MA - South Station to Portland, MEbus Logan Airport / ...
12h 27m
$79–193
Drive 530.2 mi
1. Drive from Washington, DC to Portlandcar 530.2 mi
9h 47m
$97–140
Train to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, fly to Portland
1. Take the train from Washington Union Station to BWI Thurgood Marshalltrain
2. Fly from Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI) to Portland (PWM)plane BWI - PWM
3h 2m
$67–955
Fly Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Bangor
1. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Bangor (BGR)plane DCA - BGR
4h 48m
$128–711
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Washington Union Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain
2. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Bostontrain
3. Take the train from Boston to Portlandtrain
11h 28m
$109–928
Bus via New York (Flixbus)
1. Take the bus from Washington Union Station to New York Midtownbus FlixBus 2601 / ...
2. Take the bus from New York Midtown to City of Portlandbus FlixBus N2615
13h
$69–128

Washington, DC to Maine by train and bus

114Weekly Services

9h 39mAverage Duration

$86Cheapest Price

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Distance: 487.7 mi
Duration: 2h 56m

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

American Airlines, Delta, and United Airlines fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Portland (PWM) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Washington Union Station to Congress St + Center St via Boston, Boston, MA - South Station, and Ptc O/B in around 12h 27m.

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