Portland to Washington Buses

Portland to Washington buses

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Trip Overview

The average bus between Portland and Washington takes 12h 26m and the fastest bus takes 11h 10m. The bus service runs several times per day from Portland to Washington. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

12h 26m
Duration: 594 mi
Distance: $142
Average price: Every 2 hours
Frequency

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12h 26m

$116–213

Portland to Washington bus times

Buses run every 2 hours between Portland and Washington. The earliest departure is at 3:15 AM at night, and the last departure from Portland is at 8:00 PM which arrives into Washington at 8:25 AM. All services require a transfer at Boston, MA - South Station and take an average of 12h 26m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 23, 2026

8:00 PM → 8:25 AM
Arrives next day
12h 25m • 2 changes

Departing Saturday, October 24, 2026

3:15 AM → 2:45 PM
11h 30m • 2 changes
4:15 AM → 3:25 PM
11h 10m • 2 changes
5:15 AM → 5:55 PM
12h 40m • 2 changes
6:15 AM → 6:35 PM
12h 20m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 25, 2026

4:15 AM → 4:35 PM
12h 20m • 2 changes
5:15 AM → 5:55 PM
12h 40m • 2 changes
6:15 AM → 6:35 PM
12h 20m • 2 changes
7:30 AM → 7:25 PM
11h 55m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

3:15 AM → 3:25 PM
12h 10m • 2 changes
4:15 AM → 4:35 PM
12h 20m • 2 changes
5:15 AM → 5:55 PM
12h 40m • 2 changes
7:30 AM → 7:25 PM
11h 55m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

4:15 AM → 4:35 PM
12h 20m • 2 changes
5:15 AM → 5:55 PM
12h 40m • 2 changes
7:30 AM → 7:25 PM
11h 55m • 2 changes
9:30 AM → 10:45 PM
13h 15m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

4:15 AM → 4:35 PM
12h 20m • 2 changes
5:15 AM → 5:55 PM
12h 40m • 2 changes
7:30 AM → 7:25 PM
11h 55m • 2 changes
9:30 AM → 10:45 PM
13h 15m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

4:15 AM → 4:35 PM
12h 20m • 2 changes
5:15 AM → 5:55 PM
12h 40m • 2 changes
7:30 AM → 7:25 PM
11h 55m • 2 changes
8:30 AM → 8:55 PM
12h 25m • 2 changes
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