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 13h 45m and the fastest bus takes 11h 38m. 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.

13h 45m
Duration: 596 mi
Distance: $140
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

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12h 36m

$109–201

Portland to Washington DC bus times

Buses run every 4 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 12:43 PM. All services require a transfer at Boston, MA - South Station and take an average of 13h 45m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

8:00 PM → 12:43 PM
Arrives next day
16h 43m • 3 changes

Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

3:15 AM → 4:55 PM
13h 40m • 3 changes
5:15 AM → 6:19 PM
13h 4m • 3 changes
8:30 AM → 8:19 PM
11h 49m • 3 changes
10:30 AM → 12:08 AM
Arrives next day
13h 38m • 3 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

4:15 AM → 4:59 PM
12h 44m • 3 changes
5:15 AM → 6:23 PM
13h 8m • 3 changes
6:15 AM → 6:54 PM
12h 39m • 3 changes
8:30 AM → 8:18 PM
11h 48m • 3 changes
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Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

3:15 AM → 4:55 PM
13h 40m • 3 changes
5:15 AM → 6:58 PM
13h 43m • 3 changes
8:30 AM → 9:18 PM
12h 48m • 3 changes
10:30 AM → 12:08 AM
Arrives next day
13h 38m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

3:15 AM → 4:55 PM
13h 40m • 3 changes
5:15 AM → 6:58 PM
13h 43m • 3 changes
8:30 AM → 9:18 PM
12h 48m • 3 changes
10:30 AM → 12:08 AM
Arrives next day
13h 38m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

3:15 AM → 4:55 PM
13h 40m • 3 changes
5:15 AM → 6:55 PM
13h 40m • 3 changes
8:30 AM → 9:16 PM
12h 46m • 3 changes
10:30 AM → 12:08 AM
Arrives next day
13h 38m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

3:15 AM → 4:55 PM
13h 40m • 3 changes
5:15 AM → 6:58 PM
13h 43m • 3 changes
8:30 AM → 9:18 PM
12h 48m • 3 changes

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