How to travel from Portland, ME to Washington, DC

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Travel Information between Portland, ME and Washington, DC

distanceDistance481 miles (775 km)
modeAvailable travel modesBus, train or flight
priceTicket price range$54 - $94
cheapestCheapest modeBus • $54 (€48) • 13 h 15 min
fastestFastest modeFlight • $90 (€81) • 1 h 43 min
carriersPopular travel companiesGreyhound, United or Amtrak

Travel 481 miles (775 km) by bus, train or flight to Washington, DC from Portland, ME. The most popular travel companies which serve this route are Greyhound, United or Amtrak among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus, flight or train from Portland, ME to Washington, DC.

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from Portland, ME to Washington, DC

How to get from Portland, ME to Washington, DC by train, bus or flight.

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bus

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.

Greyhound+FlixBusFlixBus+Greyhound
01:45PM13h10
Portland, ME
02:55AMWashington, DC
$1721One-way
2 transfers
Cheapest
Greyhound+FlixBusFlixBus+Greyhound
01:45PM13h10
Portland, ME
02:55AMWashington, DC
$1721One-way
2 transfers
Fastest
American AirlinesAA2875
05:18PM1h48
Portland International Jetport, ME (PWM)
07:06PMRonald Reagan National Airport, VA (DCA)
$4251One-way
0 transfers
Other options
Amtrak8277 AMTRAK · 173 Northeast Regional
08:30AM11h07
Portland Transportation Center, Portland, ME
07:37PMUnion Station, Washington, DC
$2891One-way
1 transfer
Amtrak8248 AMTRAK · 137 Northeast Regional
10:30AM11h29
Portland Transportation Center, Portland, ME
09:59PMUnion Station, Washington, DC
$2891One-way
1 transfer
Amtrak8279 AMTRAK · 137 Northeast Regional
09:30AM12h29
Portland Transportation Center, Portland, ME
09:59PMUnion Station, Washington, DC
$2891One-way
1 transfer
Republic AirlinesAA4342
02:33PM1h56
Portland International Jetport, ME (PWM)
04:29PMRonald Reagan National Airport, VA (DCA)
$4251One-way
0 transfers
Republic AirlinesAA4723
05:38AM1h56
Portland International Jetport, ME (PWM)
07:34AMRonald Reagan National Airport, VA (DCA)
$4251One-way
0 transfers

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Amtrak, United and Amtrak Acela will get you between Portland and Washington at great prices. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best travel times, prices and tickets for your trip.

Amtrak is a passenger train service based in the United States. It operates more than 300 trains daily including trains to Washington from Portland, connecting more than 500 destinations in 46 states and three Canadian provinces. Amtrak offers a variety of train types, including the Acela Express, Northeast Regional, Keystone Service, and the Auto Train. The Acela Express is the fastest train, reaching speeds of up to 150 mph. The Northeast Regional is the most popular, offering frequent service between major cities in the Northeast. The Keystone Service is a regional service connecting Philadelphia and Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. The Auto Train is a unique service that allows passengers to transport their cars along with them. Amtrak offers a variety of ticket types, including Saver, Value, Flexible, and Business Class. Saver tickets are the most affordable, while Business Class tickets offer the most amenities, such as complimentary meals and access to the Amtrak Metropolitan Lounge. Onboard facilities vary by train type, but all Amtrak trains offer comfortable seating, Wi-Fi, and power outlets. The most popular routes for Amtrak include the Northeast Corridor, which runs between Washington, D. C. And Boston, and the Pacific Surfliner, which runs between San Diego and San Luis Obispo, California. Other popular routes include the Capitol Corridor, which runs between San Jose and Sacramento, California, and the Empire Builder, which runs between Chicago and Seattle.

      United Airlines is one of the USA’s leading airline and operates domestic and international routes. Economy, Premium Economy and Business are the ticket fares that the airline offers for your next travel between Portland and Washington.

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