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

The cheapest way to get from Portland to Washington is to bus via New York which costs $90 - $200 and takes 11h 56m.

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

The fastest way to get from Portland to Washington is to fly which takes 1h 48m and costs $110 - $650.

Is there a direct bus between Portland and Washington?

No, there is no direct bus from Portland to Washington station. However, there are services departing from Portland, ME and arriving at Union Station via Boston and Port Authority Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 56m.

Is there a direct train between Portland and Washington?

No, there is no direct train from Portland to Washington station. However, there are services departing from Portland and arriving at Washington Union Station via North Station and Boston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 31m.

How far is it from Portland to Washington?

The distance between Portland and Washington is 484 miles. The road distance is 535.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Portland to Washington without a car is to bus and train which takes 9h 58m and costs $140 - $950.

Where do I catch the Portland to Washington bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Portland to Washington train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Portland to Washington?

The best way to get from Portland to Washington is to fly which takes 1h 48m and costs $110 - $650. Alternatively, you can bus via New York, which costs $90 - $200 and takes 11h 56m, you could also train, which costs $180 - $380 and takes 10h 31m.

How long is the flight from Portland to Washington?

The quickest flight from Portland Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport Airport is the direct flight which takes 1h 48m.

Where does the Portland to Washington bus arrive?

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

Where does the Portland to Washington train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Portland to Washington?

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

Which airlines fly from Portland Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport Airport?

United Airlines, American Airlines and Delta offer flights from Portland Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport Airport.

How do I get a train ticket from Portland to Washington?

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

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Portland to Washington - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, car

Q: How long does it take to get from Portland to Washington?

It takes approximately 1h 48m to fly from Portland (PWM) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA), including transfers and time at the airport.

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

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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
1h 48m
$110–650
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 36m
$75–405
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
9h 58m
$141–943
Bus via New York
1. Take the bus from Portland, ME to Boston, MA - South Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Boston to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus
3. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Union Stationbus
11h 56m
$91–193
Drive 532.5 mi
1. Drive from Portland to Washingtoncar 532.5 mi
9h 54m
$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
2h 39m
$91–1,051
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Portland to Bostontrain Downeaster
2. Take the train from Boston to Washington Union Stationtrain Acela
10h 31m
$180–378
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
12h 40m
$96–193

Portland to Washington by bus and train

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9h 58mAverage Duration

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Distance: 481.4 mi
Duration: 1h 48m

What companies run services between Portland, ME, USA and Washington, DC, 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 Union Station via Boston, MA - South Station, Boston, and Port Authority Bus Terminal in around 11h 56m.

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