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How to get fromPortland to Gaithersburgby plane, subway, train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak, Flixbus), car, bus, train, or bus (Amtrak, Greyhound)

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

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  1. Fly to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, subway

    best
    1. Fly from Portland (PWM) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane plane PWM - DCA
    2. Take the subway from Gallery Place, Red Line Track 2 Platform to Shady Grove, Red Line Center Platformsubway subway
    2h 43m
    $115–618

  2. Fly to Washington Dulles International Airport, subway

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Portland (PWM) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane 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 subway
    3h 12m
    $77–408

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Portland to Bostontrain train Downeaster
    2. Take the train from Boston to Washington Union Stationtrain train Acela
    11h 31m
    $185–386

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Portland, ME to Boston, MA - South Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Boston to New York Midtownbus bus
    3. Take the bus from New York Midtown to Baltimore Downtown Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Warner St to Gaithersburg Park & Ridebus bus 201
    13h 24m
    $88–170

  5. Drive 536.2 mi

    1. Drive from Portland to Gaithersburgcar car 536.2 mi
    9h 50m
    $98–142

  6. Fly to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Portland (PWM) to Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI)plane plane PWM - BWI
    2. Take the bus from BWI INTERNATIONAL TERMINAL wb LOWER LEVEL to Gaithersburg Park & Ridebus bus
    3h 53m
    $91–501

  7. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Portland, ME to Boston, MA - South Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Boston to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Washington Union Stationtrain train
    11h 35m
    $143–951

  8. Bus via New York

    1. Take the bus from Portland, ME to Boston, MA - South Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Boston to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Baltimorebus bus
    4. Take the bus from Warner St to Gaithersburg Park & Ridebus bus 201
    14h 7m
    $88–185

Portland to Gaithersburg by train, subway, and bus (Amtrak)

Calendar46Weekly Services
Duration11h 31mAverage Duration
Ticket$185Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 505 mi
  • Duration: 2h 43m

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

You can take a train from Portland to N Frederick Ave & Brookes Ave via Boston, North Station, Back Bay, Boston, Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station, Union Station, Red Line Center Platform, Shady Grove, Red Line Center Platform, and Shady Grove Station & Bay L in around 11h 31m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Portland, ME to Gaithersburg Park & Ride via Boston, MA - South Station, Boston, New York Midtown, Baltimore Downtown Bus Station, and Warner St in around 13h 24m.

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