What is the cheapest way to get from Portland to Bethesda?

The cheapest way to get from Portland to Bethesda is to bus via Boston which costs $90 - $200 and takes 12h 13m.

What is the fastest way to get from Portland to Bethesda?

The fastest way to get from Portland to Bethesda is to fly which takes 2h 29m and costs $110 - $650.

Is there a direct bus between Portland and Bethesda?

No, there is no direct bus from Portland to Bethesda station. However, there are services departing from Portland, ME and arriving at Union Station via South Station and Port Authority Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 13m.

Is there a direct train between Portland and Bethesda?

No, there is no direct train from Portland to Bethesda. However, there are services departing from Portland and arriving at Bethesda, Red Line Center Platform via North Station, Boston and Union Station, Red Line Center Platform. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 57m.

How far is it from Portland to Bethesda?

The distance between Portland and Bethesda is 497 miles. The road distance is 535.3 miles.

How do I travel from Portland to Bethesda without a car?

The best way to get from Portland to Bethesda without a car is to bus and train which takes 10h 23m and costs $140 - $950.

How long does it take to get from Portland to Bethesda?

It takes approximately 2h 29m to get from Portland to Bethesda, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Portland to Bethesda bus from?

Portland to Bethesda bus services, operated by Concord Coach Lines, depart from Portland, ME station.

Where do I catch the Portland to Bethesda train from?

Portland to Bethesda train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Portland station.

Train, bus or fly from Portland to Bethesda?

The best way to get from Portland to Bethesda is to fly which takes 2h 29m and costs $110 - $650. Alternatively, you can bus via Boston, which costs $90 - $200 and takes 12h 13m, you could also train, which costs $180 - $390 and takes 10h 57m.

Where does the Portland to Bethesda bus arrive?

Portland to Bethesda bus services, operated by Concord Coach Lines, arrive at Boston, MA - South Station.

Where does the Portland to Bethesda train arrive?

Portland to Bethesda train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Boston station.

Can I drive from Portland to Bethesda?

Yes, the driving distance between Portland to Bethesda is 535 miles. It takes approximately 9h 47m to drive from Portland to Bethesda.

How do I get a bus ticket from Portland to Bethesda?

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Where can I stay near Bethesda?

There are 1626+ hotels available in Bethesda.

Portland to Bethesda - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, car, and subway

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There are 8 ways to get from Portland to Bethesda by plane, bus, train, bus (Amtrak, Greyhound), car, subway, train (Amtrak), or bus (Flixbus)

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Fly to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
best
1. Fly from Portland (PWM) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane PWM - DCA
2h 29m
$118–639
Fly 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 Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platformsubway
2h 55m
$80–429
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 23m
$143–946
Bus via Boston
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 13m
$93–191
Drive 532.2 mi
1. Drive from Portland to Bethesdacar 532.2 mi
9h 47m
$98–141
Fly 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 5m
$91–1,049
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Portland to Bostontrain Downeaster
2. Take the train from Boston to Washington Union Stationtrain Acela
10h 57m
$182–382
Bus
1. Take the bus from City of Portland to New York Midtownbus FlixBus N2615
2. Take the bus from New York Penn Station to Bethesda, MDbus Nyc / ...
12h 16m
$106–182

Portland to Bethesda by bus, train, and subway

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10h 23mAverage Duration

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Distance: 494.3 mi
Duration: 2h 29m

What companies run services between Portland, ME, USA and Bethesda, MD, USA?

American Airlines, United Airlines, and Delta fly from Portland (PWM) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Portland, ME to Bethesda, Red Line Center Platform via Boston, MA - South Station, South Station, Port Authority Bus Terminal, Union Station, and Union Station, Red Line Center Platform in around 12h 13m.

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