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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 $68. 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 $68, and a flight costs an average of $137.
Distance: 481 miles (775 km)
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Most popular Train | Flight | Bus | Driving |
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$256 Average price | $348 Average price | $139 Average price Cheapest | $146 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
10h 39m Average total duration 10h 9m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 3m Average total duration Fastest 2h 3m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 12h 30m Average total duration 12h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 9m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 2.3 - 4.7kg CO2 emissions | 0.8 - 1.9kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular airline |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Portland, ME to Washington, DC:
A bus is $116 (€96) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Portland, ME to Washington, DC costing on average $256 (€210).
A bus is $208 (€171) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Portland, ME to Washington, DC costing on average $348 (€286).
Other travel options to Washington, DC take longer:
Train takes on average 10h 9m.
Bus takes on average 12h 0m.
Travel optionsfrom Portland, ME to Washington, DC
How to get from Portland, ME to Washington, DC by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
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.
- FlixBus · FlixBus11:59 PM12h51Portland, Congress St (Greyhound Bus Terminal), ME12:50 PMWashington, Columbus Circle, Union Station$791One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
- FlixBus · FlixBus11:59 PM12h51Portland, Congress St (Greyhound Bus Terminal), ME12:50 PMWashington, Columbus Circle, Union Station$791One-way1 transfer
Fastest
- 8279 AMTRAK+
2167 Acela9:30 AM10h33Portland Transportation Center, Portland, ME8:03 PMWashington Union Station, Washington, DC$2131One-way1 transfer
Other options
- 8273 AMTRAK · 93 Northeast Regional6:15 AM11h10Portland Transportation Center, Portland, ME5:25 PMWashington Union Station, Washington, DC$1121One-way1 transfer
- 680 Downeaster · 93 Northeast Regional5:18 AM12h07Portland Transportation Center, Portland, ME5:25 PMWashington Union Station, Washington, DC$1161One-way1 transfer
- 8242 AMTRAK · 95 Northeast Regional3:15 AM10h50Portland Transportation Center, Portland, ME2:05 PMWashington Union Station, Washington, DC$1181One-way1 transfer
· · 1:45 PM13h45Portland, Congress St (Greyhound Bus Terminal), ME3:30 AMWashington, Columbus Circle, Union Station$811One-way2 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Portland, ME to Washington, DC:
A bus is $116 (€96) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Portland, ME to Washington, DC costing on average $256 (€210).
A bus is $208 (€171) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Portland, ME to Washington, DC costing on average $348 (€286).
Other travel options to Washington, DC take longer:
Train takes on average 10h 9m.
Bus takes on average 12h 0m.
- Around 21 flights per day.
- Around 21 trains per day.
- Around 17 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Portland, ME and Washington, DC as scheduled services by bus, train, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Portland International Jetport and arrive in Ronald Reagan National Airport.
- Buses mostly depart from Portland, Congress St (Greyhound Bus Terminal), ME and arrive in Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station.
- Trains mostly depart from Portland Transportation Center, Portland, ME and arrive in Washington Union Station, Washington, DC.
- Travel with American Airlines, Republic Airlines, United to go to Washington, DC by flight.
- Travel with FlixBus, Greyhound to go to Washington, DC by bus.
- Travel with Amtrak, Amtrak to go to Washington, DC by train.
- 4 direct flights per day with Republic Airlines.
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