Rome2Rio

How to get fromWashington to Portlandby plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, train or subway

Find Transport to Portland

See all options

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

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

  1. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Portland International Airport (PDX)planeDCA - PDX
    6h 33m
    $423–1,689

  2. Train to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, fly

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Washington Union Station to BWI Thurgood Marshalltrain
    2. Fly from Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI) to Portland International Airport (PDX)planeBWI - PDX
    7h 41m
    $235–1,498

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Washington Union Station to Chicago Union StationtrainFloridian / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to PortlandtrainEmpire Builder
    2d 16h
    $301–2,473

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Denver Union Stationbus
    3. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Sparks Transit Centerbus
    4. Take the bus from Sparks Transit Center to Sacramento Bus Stationbus
    5. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Portland Curbside Bus Stopbus
    3d 6h
    $333–853

  5. Drive 2,774.7 mi

    1. Drive from Washington to Portlandcar2,774.7 mi
    44h 32m
    $507–732

  6. Subway to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly

    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 International Airport (PDX)planeIAD - PDX
    8h 23m
    $235–961

Washington to Portland by train (Amtrak)

Calendar10Weekly Trains
Duration2d 16hAverage Duration
Ticket$301Cheapest Price
See schedules

Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Washington, DC, USA and Portland, OR, USA?

Alaska Airlines, Inc., Delta, and Southwest Airlines fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Portland International Airport (PDX) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Washington Union Station to Portland via Chicago Union Station in around 2d 16h.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators

Want to know more about travelling around United States

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides

Need to know: Greyhound

Read the travel guideNeed to know: Greyhound

More Questions & Answers

Where to next?

Trips from Washington

Trips to Portland

Popular routes