What is the cheapest way to get from Maine to Washington DC?

The cheapest way to get from Maine to Washington DC is to drive which costs $95 - $140 and takes 9h 54m.

What is the fastest way to get from Maine to Washington DC?

The fastest way to get from Maine to Washington DC is to fly which takes 2h 21m and costs $110 - $650.

Is there a direct bus between Maine and Washington DC?

No, there is no direct bus from Maine to Washington DC station. However, there are services departing from Portland Public Library and arriving at Union Station via Portland, ME, South Station and Port Authority Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 45m.

Is there a direct train between Maine and Washington DC?

No, there is no direct train from Maine to Washington DC. However, there are services departing from Portland and arriving at Metro Center, Red Line Track 2 Platform via North Station, Boston and Union Station, Red Line Center Platform. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 9m.

How far is it from Maine to Washington DC?

The distance between Maine and Washington DC is 491 miles. The road distance is 535.6 miles.

How do I travel from Maine to Washington DC without a car?

The best way to get from Maine to Washington DC without a car is to bus and train which takes 10h 55m and costs $140 - $950.

How long does it take to get from Maine to Washington DC?

It takes approximately 2h 21m to get from Maine to Washington DC, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Maine to Washington DC bus from?

Maine to Washington DC bus services, operated by Concord Coach Lines, depart from Portland, ME station.

Where do I catch the Maine to Washington DC train from?

Maine to Washington DC train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Portland station.

Train, bus or fly from Maine to Washington DC?

The best way to get from Maine to Washington DC is to fly which takes 2h 21m and costs $110 - $650. Alternatively, you can bus via New York, which costs $95 - $200 and takes 12h 45m, you could also train, which costs $190 - $390 and takes 12h 9m.

Where does the Maine to Washington DC bus arrive?

Maine to Washington DC bus services, operated by Concord Coach Lines, arrive at Boston, MA - South Station.

Where does the Maine to Washington DC train arrive?

Maine to Washington DC train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Boston station.

Can I drive from Maine to Washington DC?

Yes, the driving distance between Maine to Washington DC is 536 miles. It takes approximately 9h 54m to drive from Maine to Washington DC.

Where can I stay near Washington DC?

There are 1620+ hotels available in Washington DC.

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There are 9 ways to get from Maine to Washington DC by plane, bus, train, bus (Amtrak, Greyhound), car, subway, train (Amtrak), or bus (Amtrak, Flixbus, Greyhound)

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Fly Portland to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
best
1. Fly from Portland (PWM) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane PWM - DCA
2h 21m
$111–609
Fly Portland to Washington Dulles International Airport, subway
cheapest
1. Fly from Portland (PWM) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane PWM - IAD
2. Take the subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to McPherson Square, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platformsubway
2h 50m
$73–399
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Portland, ME to Boston, MA - South Stationbus
2. Take the train from Boston to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain
3. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Washington Union Stationtrain
10h 55m
$145–952
Bus via New York
1. Take the bus from Portland, ME to Boston, MA - South Stationbus
2. Take the bus from South Station to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus
3. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Union Stationbus
12h 45m
$95–197
Drive 532.5 mi
1. Drive from Portland to Washington DCcar 532.5 mi
9h 54m
$98–141
Fly Portland to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, train
1. Fly from Portland (PWM) to Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI)plane PWM - BWI
2. Take the train from BWI Thurgood Marshall to Washington Union Stationtrain
3h
$92–1,056
Fly Bangor to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
1. Fly from Bangor (BGR) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane BGR - DCA
3h 34m
$154–806
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Portland to Bostontrain Downeaster
2. Take the train from Boston to Washington Union Stationtrain Acela
12h 9m
$192–385
Bus
1. Take the bus from Portland, ME to Boston, MA - South Stationbus Portland / ...
2. Take the bus from Boston to Washington Union Stationbus FlixBus N2605
13h 53m
$101–202

Maine to Washington DC by bus, train, subway, and foot

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10h 55mAverage Duration

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Distance: 488.5 mi
Duration: 2h 21m

What companies run services between Maine, USA and Washington DC, USA?

American Airlines, United Airlines, and Delta fly from Portland (PWM) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Portland Public Library to Washington DC via Portland, ME, Boston, MA - South Station, South Station, Port Authority Bus Terminal, Union Station, Union Station, Red Line Center Platform, and Metro Center, Red Line Track 2 Platform in around 12h 45m.

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