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How to get fromWashington DC to Portlandby plane, train (Amtrak), car, subway or train

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There are 6 ways to get from Washington DC to Portland by plane, train (Amtrak), car, subway, or train

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  1. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Portland International Airport (PDX)plane plane DCA - PDX
    7h 59m
    $466–2,007

  2. Subway to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly

    cheapest
    1. Take the subway from McPherson Square, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platformsubway subway
    2. Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Portland International Airport (PDX)plane plane IAD - PDX
    8h 29m
    $235–1,111

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Washington Union Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Floridian / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Portlandtrain train Empire Builder
    2d 18h
    $812–1,873

  4. Drive 2,774.9 mi

    1. Drive from Washington DC to Portlandcar car 2,774.9 mi
    44h 53m
    $507–732

  5. Train to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Washington Union Station to BWI Thurgood Marshalltrain train
    2. Fly from Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI) to Portland International Airport (PDX)plane plane BWI - PDX
    8h 13m
    $267–1,756

  6. Train to Philadelphia International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Washington Union Station to 30th Street Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Portland International Airport (PDX)plane plane PHL - PDX
    10h 49m
    $323–1,394

Washington DC to Portland by foot, subway, and train (Amtrak)

Calendar10Weekly Services
Duration2d 18hAverage Duration
Ticket$812Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Washington DC, USA and Portland, OR, USA?

Alaska Airlines, Inc., Southwest Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Portland International Airport (PDX) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Washington DC to Portland via Metro Center, Red Line Track 1 Platform, Union Station, Red Line Center Platform, Washington Union Station, and Chicago Union Station in around 2d 18h.

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