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

The cheapest way to get from Portland to Gaithersburg is to drive which costs $85 - $130 and takes 9h 50m.

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

The fastest way to get from Portland to Gaithersburg is to fly and subway which takes 2h 50m and costs $120 - $750.

Is there a direct bus between Portland and Gaithersburg?

No, there is no direct bus from Portland to Gaithersburg. However, there are services departing from City of Portland and arriving at Gaithersburg Park & Ride via New York Midtown and Warner St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 21m.

Is there a direct train between Portland and Gaithersburg?

No, there is no direct train from Portland to Gaithersburg. However, there are services departing from Portland and arriving at Shady Grove, Red Line Center Platform via North Station, Boston and Union Station, Red Line Center Platform. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 14m.

How far is it from Portland to Gaithersburg?

The distance between Portland and Gaithersburg is 508 miles. The road distance is 539.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Portland to Gaithersburg without a car is to bus and train which takes 10h 40m and costs $190 - $1,000.

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

It takes approximately 2h 50m to get from Portland to Gaithersburg, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Portland to Gaithersburg bus from?

Portland to Gaithersburg bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from City of Portland station.

Where do I catch the Portland to Gaithersburg train from?

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

Train or bus from Portland to Gaithersburg?

The best way to get from Portland to Gaithersburg is to bus via New York which takes 14h 21m and costs $90 - $150. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $300 - $500 and takes 11h 14m.

Where does the Portland to Gaithersburg bus arrive?

Portland to Gaithersburg bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at New York Midtown station.

Where does the Portland to Gaithersburg train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Portland to Gaithersburg?

Yes, the driving distance between Portland to Gaithersburg is 539 miles. It takes approximately 9h 50m to drive from Portland to Gaithersburg.

Where can I stay near Gaithersburg?

There are 204+ hotels available in Gaithersburg.

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

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

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Fly to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, subway
best
1. Fly from Portland (PWM) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane PWM - DCA
2. Take the subway from Gallery Place, Red Line Track 2 Platform to Shady Grove, Red Line Center Platformsubway
2h 50m
$129–737
Drive 536.1 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Portland to Gaithersburgcar 536.1 mi
9h 50m
$89–128
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 40m
$193–986
Bus via New York
1. Take the bus from City of Portland to New York Midtownbus
2. Take the bus from New York Midtown to Baltimore Downtown Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Warner St to Gaithersburg Park & Ridebus 201
14h 21m
$91–141
Fly to Washington Dulles International Airport, subway
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 Metro Center, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Center Platformsubway
3h 29m
$106–598
Fly to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, bus
1. Fly from Portland (PWM) to Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI)plane PWM - BWI
2. Take the bus from BWI INTERNATIONAL TERMINAL wb LOWER LEVEL to Gaithersburg Park & Ridebus
3h 58m
$90–524
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Portland to Bostontrain Downeaster
2. Take the train from Boston to Washington Union Stationtrain Acela
11h 14m
$308–493
Bus
1. Take the bus from Portland, ME to Boston, MA - South Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Boston to Baltimore Downtown Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Warner St to Gaithersburg Park & Ridebus 201
14h 25m
$93–165

Portland to Gaithersburg by bus, train, and subway

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10h 40mAverage Duration

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Distance: 505 mi
Duration: 2h 50m

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

You can take a bus from City of Portland to Gaithersburg Park & Ride via New York Midtown, Baltimore Downtown Bus Station, and Warner St in around 14h 21m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Portland to Shady Grove, Red Line Center Platform via Boston, North Station, Back Bay, Boston, Washington Union Station, and Union Station, Red Line Center Platform in around 11h 14m.

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