What is the cheapest way to get from Washington to Portland, ME?

The cheapest way to get from Washington to Portland, ME is to bus which costs $60 - $130 and takes 11h 59m.

What is the fastest way to get from Washington to Portland, ME?

The fastest way to get from Washington to Portland, ME is to fly which takes 2h 19m and costs $110 - $700.

Is there a direct bus between Washington and Portland, ME?

No, there is no direct bus from Washington station to Portland, ME. However, there are services departing from Washington Union Station and arriving at Portland, ME via New York Midtown and Boston, MA - South Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 58m.

Is there a direct train between Washington and Portland, ME?

No, there is no direct train from Washington station to Portland, ME. However, there are services departing from Washington Union Station and arriving at Portland via Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station, Back Bay and Boston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 1m.

How far is it from Washington to Portland, ME?

The distance between Washington and Portland, ME is 487 miles. The road distance is 533.1 miles.

How do I travel from Washington to Portland, ME without a car?

The best way to get from Washington to Portland, ME without a car is to train and bus which takes 9h 11m and costs $80 - $950.

Where do I catch the Washington to Portland, ME bus from?

Washington to Portland, ME bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Washington Union Station.

Where do I catch the Washington to Portland, ME train from?

Washington to Portland, ME train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, depart from Washington Union Station.

Train, bus or fly from Washington to Portland, ME?

The best way to get from Washington to Portland, ME is to fly which takes 2h 19m and costs $110 - $700. Alternatively, you can bus via New York, which costs $80 - $180 and takes 11h 58m, you could also train, which costs $95 - $1,500 and takes 11h 1m.

Where does the Washington to Portland, ME bus arrive?

Washington to Portland, ME bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at New York Midtown station.

What is the time difference between Washington and Portland, ME?

Portland, ME is 1h behind Washington. It is currently 8:06 AM in Washington and 7:06 AM in Portland, ME.

Where does the Washington to Portland, ME train arrive?

Washington to Portland, ME train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, arrive at Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station.

Can I drive from Washington to Portland, ME?

Yes, the driving distance between Washington to Portland, ME is 533 miles. It takes approximately 9h 46m to drive from Washington to Portland, ME.

How do I get a train ticket from Washington to Portland, ME?

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Where can I stay near Portland, ME?

There are 356+ hotels available in Portland, ME.

Washington to Portland, ME - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

Q: How long does it take to get from Washington to Portland, ME?

It takes approximately 1h 35m to fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Portland (PWM), including transfers and time at the airport.

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

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

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 19m
$110–700
Train to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, fly to Portland
cheapest
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 47m
$62–935
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 11m
$84–945
Bus via New York
1. Take the bus from Washington Union Station to New York Midtownbus
2. Take the bus from New York Midtown to Bostonbus
3. Take the bus from Boston, MA - South Station to Portland, MEbus
11h 58m
$82–171
Drive 530.1 mi
1. Drive from Washington to Portland, MEcar 530.1 mi
9h 46m
$97–140
Fly Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Boston Logan Airport, bus
1. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)plane DCA - BOS
2. Take the bus from Logan International Airport to Portland, MEbus
4h 16m
$135–733
Subway to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly to Portland
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
4h 15m
$62–388
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 1m
$97–1,499
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 / ...
11h 59m
$63–125

Washington to Portland, ME by train and bus

114Weekly Services

9h 11mAverage Duration

$84Cheapest Price

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Distance: 483.8 mi
Duration: 2h 19m

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

American Airlines and Delta fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Portland (PWM) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Washington Union Station to Portland, ME via New York Midtown, Boston, and Boston, MA - South Station in around 11h 58m.

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