Portland to Washington DC Buses

Portland to Washington DC buses

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Trip Overview

The average bus between Portland and Washington DC takes 12h 49m and the fastest bus takes 11h 28m. The bus service runs several times per day from Portland to Washington DC. 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 49m
Duration: 596 mi
Distance: $145
Average price: Every 2 hours
Frequency

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12h 55m

$119–216

Portland to Washington DC bus times

Buses run every 2 hours between Portland and Washington DC. 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 DC at 8:48 AM. All services require a transfer at Boston, MA - South Station and take an average of 12h 49m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

6:00 PM → 6:34 AM
Arrives next day
12h 34m • 3 changes
8:00 PM → 8:48 AM
Arrives next day
12h 48m • 3 changes

Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

3:15 AM → 3:45 PM
12h 30m • 3 changes
4:15 AM → 4:55 PM
12h 40m • 3 changes
5:15 AM → 6:15 PM
13h • 3 changes
7:30 AM → 7:48 PM
12h 18m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

4:15 AM → 4:55 PM
12h 40m • 3 changes
5:15 AM → 6:15 PM
13h • 3 changes
7:30 AM → 7:48 PM
12h 18m • 3 changes
9:30 AM → 11:10 PM
13h 40m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

4:15 AM → 4:55 PM
12h 40m • 3 changes
5:15 AM → 6:15 PM
13h • 3 changes
7:30 AM → 7:48 PM
12h 18m • 3 changes
9:30 AM → 11:10 PM
13h 40m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 22, 2026

4:15 AM → 4:55 PM
12h 40m • 3 changes
5:15 AM → 6:15 PM
13h • 3 changes
7:30 AM → 7:48 PM
12h 18m • 3 changes
8:30 AM → 9:18 PM
12h 48m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, October 23, 2026

3:15 AM → 3:45 PM
12h 30m • 3 changes
4:15 AM → 4:55 PM
12h 40m • 3 changes
5:15 AM → 6:15 PM
13h • 3 changes
6:15 AM → 6:58 PM
12h 43m • 3 changes
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