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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 $58. 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 $58, and a flight costs an average of $87.
Distance: 481 miles (775 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight |
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$188 Average price | $139 Average price Cheapest | $342 Average price |
10h 36m Average total duration 10h 6m 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 |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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 PM13h36Portland, Congress St (Greyhound Bus Terminal), ME1:35 PMWashington, Columbus Circle, Union Station$1931One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
- FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus11:59 PM25h41Portland, Congress St (Greyhound Bus Terminal), ME1:40 AMWashington, DuPont Circle (Connecticut Ave. NW / 20th St. NW)$1381One-way3 transfers
Fastest
UA447810:00 AM1h54Portland International Jetport11:54 AMDulles International Airport$4791One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 8244 AMTRAK · 99 Northeast Regional · 19 Crescent4:15 AM13h32Portland Transportation Center, Portland, ME5:47 PMWashington Union Station, Washington, DC$4171One-way2 transfers
- 8244 AMTRAK · 99 Northeast Regional · 97 Silver Meteor4:15 AM14h09Portland Transportation Center, Portland, ME6:24 PMWashington Union Station, Washington, DC$4171One-way2 transfers
- 8279 AMTRAK · 135 Northeast Regional9:30 AM12h11Portland Transportation Center, Portland, ME9:41 PMWashington Union Station, Washington, DC$5431One-way1 transfer
- undefined · undefined · undefined1:45 PM13h35Portland, Congress St (Greyhound Bus Terminal), ME3:20 AMWashington, Columbus Circle, Union Station$2311One-way2 transfers
- UA44812:12 PM2h07Portland International Jetport4:19 PMDulles International Airport$4791One-way0 transfers
- UA42967:36 PM1h59Portland International Jetport9:35 PMDulles International Airport$4791One-way0 transfers
AA50745:42 AM2h04Portland International Jetport7:46 AMRonald Reagan National Airport$4791One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Portland, ME to Washington, DC:
A bus is $29 (€24) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Portland, ME to Washington, DC costing on average $87 (€71).
A bus is $29 (€24) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Portland, ME to Washington, DC costing on average $88 (€71).
Other travel options to Washington, DC take longer:
Train takes on average 9h 43m.
Bus takes on average 13h 0m.
- Around 24 trains per day.
- Around 19 buses per day.
- Around 15 flights 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, Marginal Way (Park & Ride), ME and arrive in Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station.
- 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.
- Travel with Greyhound, FlixBus to go to Washington, DC by bus.
- 4 direct flights per day with American Airlines, Republic Airlines, United.
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