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The average train between Portland and Washington takes 13h 13m and the fastest train takes 10h 28m. The train 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.

13h 13m
Duration
570 mi
Distance
$367
Average price
5 times a day
Frequency

Train (Amtrak)

best
  1. Take the train from Portland to Bostontrain train Downeaster
  2. Take the train from Boston to Washington Union Stationtrain train Acela
10h 32m
$306–490

Portland to Washington train times

Trains run 5 times a day between Portland and Washington. The earliest departure is at 5:18 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Portland is at 6:33 PM which arrives into Washington at 11:59 AM. All services require a transfer at Boston and take an average of 13h 13m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    AmtrakMBTAAmtrak Acela10h 38m • 2 changes

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    AmtrakMBTAAmtrak Acela10h 58m • 2 changes

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    AmtrakMBTAAmtrak Acela10h 28m • 2 changes

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    Arrives next day

    AmtrakMBTAAmtrak17h 11m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    AmtrakMBTAAmtrak Acela10h 38m • 2 changes

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    AmtrakMBTAAmtrak Acela10h 58m • 2 changes

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    AmtrakMBTAAmtrak Acela10h 28m • 2 changes

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    Arrives next day

    AmtrakMBTAAmtrak16h 46m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

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    AmtrakMBTAAmtrak Acela11h 4m • 2 changes

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    AmtrakMBTAAmtrak Acela11h 6m • 2 changes

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    AmtrakMBTAAmtrak Acela11h 7m • 2 changes

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    Arrives next day

    AmtrakMBTAAmtrak16h 46m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

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    AmtrakMBTAAmtrak Acela11h 4m • 2 changes

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    AmtrakMBTAAmtrak Acela11h 6m • 2 changes

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    AmtrakMBTAAmtrak Acela11h 7m • 2 changes

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    Arrives next day

    AmtrakMBTAAmtrak10h 58m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

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    AmtrakMBTAAmtrak Acela10h 38m • 2 changes

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    AmtrakMBTAAmtrak Acela10h 58m • 2 changes

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    AmtrakMBTAAmtrak Acela10h 28m • 2 changes

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    Arrives next day

    AmtrakMBTAAmtrak17h 11m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

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    AmtrakMBTAAmtrak Acela10h 38m • 2 changes

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    AmtrakMBTAAmtrak Acela10h 58m • 2 changes

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    AmtrakMBTAAmtrak Acela10h 28m • 2 changes

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    Arrives next day

    AmtrakMBTAAmtrak17h 11m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

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    AmtrakMBTAAmtrak Acela10h 38m • 2 changes

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    AmtrakMBTAAmtrak Acela10h 58m • 2 changes

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    AmtrakMBTAAmtrak Acela10h 28m • 2 changes

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    Arrives next day

    AmtrakMBTAAmtrak17h 11m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Portland to Washington? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Portland to Washington.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 569.7 mi
  • Duration: 13h 13m

What companies run services between Portland, ME, USA and Washington, DC, USA?

You can take a train from Portland to Washington Union Station via Boston, North Station, Back Bay, and Boston in around 10h 32m.

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