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Compare bus, train, and flight for Portland, ME to Washington, DC
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Portland, ME to Washington, DC among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €51. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 3m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.7kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €51, and a flight costs an average of €76.
Distance: 481 miles (775 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight |
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€174 Average price | €85 Average price Cheapest | €262 Average price |
10h 33m Average total duration 10h 3m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 12h 29m Average total duration 11h 59m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 3m Average total duration Fastest 2h 3m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.2 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.8 - 1.9kg CO2 emissions | 2.3 - 4.7kg CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company |  Most popular airline |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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How to get from Portland, ME to Washington, DC by train, bus or flight.
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The best way to travel from Portland, ME to Washington, DC is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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FAQs: Travel from Portland, ME to Washington, DC
Travel to Washington, DC easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Portland, ME to Washington, DC.
There are 3 travel options between Portland, ME and Washington, DC. You can take a bus, train or flight.
The cheapest way to go to Washington, DC from Portland, ME is by taking a bus, which costs on average $54 (€48).
This is compared to other ways of getting from Portland, ME to Washington, DC:
A bus is $36 (€33) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Portland, ME to Washington, DC costing on average $90 (€81).
A bus is $41 (€37) less than a train with an average ticket price of $94 (€85) from Portland, ME to Washington, DC.
The fastest way to get to Washington, DC from Portland, ME is by flight with an average travel time of 1 h 43 min.
Other travel options to Washington, DC take longer:
Bus takes 13 h 15 min on average.
Getting to Washington, DC by train takes 10 h 50 min on average.
Washington, DC is approximately 481 miles (775 km) away from Portland, ME.
The average frequency per day from Portland, ME to Washington, DC is:
- 20 buses per day.
- Around 7 flights per day.
- Around 25 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your journey between Portland, ME and Washington, DC as scheduled services by bus, train or flight can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points when traveling from Portland, ME to Washington, DC:
The following travel companies offer services from Portland, ME to Washington, DC:
- Travel with Greyhound for buses to Washington, DC. If you’re looking for a good deal on tickets, check for Greyhound Portland, ME to Washington, DC tickets on Omio for $54 (€48).
- Travel with United or Republic Airlines to go to Washington, DC by plane. For a good deal on tickets, you can find Republic Airlines Portland, ME to Washington, DC tickets on Omio for $126 (€114).
- Amtrak or Amtrak Acela can get you to Washington, DC by train. You can find a good deal for train tickets with Amtrak from Portland, ME to Washington, DC for $94 (€85) on Omio.
Yes, there are direct services available from Portland, ME to Washington, DC with the following travel companies:
- Direct flights with with 4 direct flights per day.
Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Washington, DC as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets between Portland, ME and Washington, DC.
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