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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 an average ticket price of CHF 76 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 6h 11m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.2 - 0.7kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of CHF 76, while a flight costs an average of CHF 456.
Distance: 481 miles (775 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
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CHF 288 Average price | CHF 76 Average price Cheapest | CHF 456 Average price | CHF 120 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
11h 25m Average total duration 10h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 12h 20m Average total duration 11h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 11m Average total duration Fastest 4h 11m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 9h 9m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.8 - 1.9kg CO2 emissions | 2.3 - 4.7kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company |  Most popular airline | 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 CHF 212 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Portland, ME to Washington, DC costing on average CHF 288.
A bus is CHF 380 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Portland, ME to Washington, DC costing on average CHF 456.
Other travel options to Washington, DC take longer:
Train takes on average 11h 25m.
Bus takes on average 12h 20m.
Tickets start at around CHF 288 compared to roughly CHF 120 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -CHF 167. The journey takes 10h 55m versus 9h 9m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
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.
· · 1:45 PM13h45Portland, Congress St (Greyhound Bus Terminal), ME3:30 AMWashington, Columbus Circle, Union StationCHF 871One-way2 transfers
Cheapest
- · · 1:45 PM13h45Portland, Congress St (Greyhound Bus Terminal), ME3:30 AMWashington, Columbus Circle, Union StationCHF 871One-way2 transfers
Fastest
AA14235:37 PM1h52Portland International Jetport7:29 PMRonald Reagan National AirportCHF 3641One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 8273 Connecting Bus · 1161 Northeast Regional6:15 AM11h11Portland Transportation Center, Portland, ME5:26 PMWashington Union Station, Washington, DCCHF 1171One-way1 transfer
- 8244 Connecting Bus · 1099 Northeast Regional4:15 AM12h26Portland Transportation Center, Portland, ME4:41 PMWashington Union Station, Washington, DCCHF 1171One-way1 transfer
- 680 Downeaster · 1161 Northeast Regional5:15 AM12h11Portland Transportation Center, Portland, ME5:26 PMWashington Union Station, Washington, DCCHF 1191One-way1 transfer
- AA27126:00 AM1h56Portland International Jetport7:56 AMRonald Reagan National AirportCHF 3641One-way0 transfers
- UA35225:15 AM1h52Portland International Jetport7:07 AMDulles International AirportCHF 3731One-way0 transfers
- UA35827:25 PM1h55Portland International Jetport9:20 PMDulles International AirportCHF 3731One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Portland, ME to Washington, DC:
A bus is CHF 212 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Portland, ME to Washington, DC costing on average CHF 288.
A bus is CHF 380 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Portland, ME to Washington, DC costing on average CHF 456.
Other travel options to Washington, DC take longer:
Train takes on average 11h 25m.
Bus takes on average 12h 20m.
- Around 45 flights per day.
- Around 6 trains per day.
- Around 2 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.
- Trains mostly depart from Portland Transportation Center, Portland, ME and arrive in Washington Union Station, Washington, DC.
- Buses mostly depart from Portland, Congress St (Greyhound Bus Terminal), ME and arrive in Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station.
- Travel with American Airlines, Republic Airlines, United, piedmont airlines, JetBlue Airways, psa airlines 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.
- 5 direct flights per day with American Airlines, United, psa airlines.
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