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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 $105 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 54m. 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 $105, while a flight costs an average of $317.
Distance: 481 miles (775 km)
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Most popular Train | Flight | Bus | Driving |
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$192 Average price | $317 Average price | $105 Average price Cheapest | $150 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
10h 45m Average total duration 10h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 54m Average total duration Fastest 1h 54m Onboard + 2h 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 $88 (€71) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Portland, ME to Washington, DC costing on average $192 (€155).
A bus is $212 (€172) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Portland, ME to Washington, DC costing on average $317 (€256).
Other travel options to Washington, DC take longer:
Train takes on average 10h 45m.
Bus takes on average 12h 30m.
Tickets start at around $192 (€155) compared to roughly $150 (€121) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-42.48 (€-34.34). The journey takes 10h 15m 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 Station$951One-way2 transfers
Cheapest
- · · 1:45 PM13h45Portland, Congress St (Greyhound Bus Terminal), ME3:30 AMWashington, Columbus Circle, Union Station$951One-way2 transfers
Fastest
- 8242 AMTRAK · 195 Northeast Regional3:15 AM11h10Portland Transportation Center, Portland, ME2:25 PMWashington Union Station, Washington, DC$1761One-way1 transfer
Other options
- 8269 AMTRAK · 65 Northeast Regional3:30 PM14h59Portland Transportation Center, Portland, ME6:29 AMWashington Union Station, Washington, DC$1181One-way1 transfer
- 696 Downeaster · 65 Northeast Regional1:43 PM16h46Portland Transportation Center, Portland, ME6:29 AMWashington Union Station, Washington, DC$1241One-way1 transfer
- 8263 AMTRAK · 165 Northeast Regional11:30 AM12h06Portland Transportation Center, Portland, ME11:36 PMWashington Union Station, Washington, DC$1361One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus11:59 PM12h51Portland, Congress St (Greyhound Bus Terminal), ME12:50 PMWashington, Columbus Circle, Union Station$951One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Portland, ME to Washington, DC:
A bus is $88 (€71) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Portland, ME to Washington, DC costing on average $192 (€155).
A bus is $212 (€172) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Portland, ME to Washington, DC costing on average $317 (€256).
Other travel options to Washington, DC take longer:
Train takes on average 10h 45m.
Bus takes on average 12h 30m.
- Around 26 flights per day.
- Around 20 trains per day.
- Around 11 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 FlixBus, Greyhound to go to Washington, DC by bus.
- Travel with American Airlines, Republic Airlines, United to go to Washington, DC by flight.
- Travel with Amtrak, Amtrak to go to Washington, DC by train.
- 4 direct flights per day with American Airlines, Republic Airlines, United.
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