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

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

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

The fastest way to get from Portland to Washington DC is to fly which takes 2h 25m and costs $110 - $700.

Is there a direct bus between Portland and Washington DC?

No, there is no direct bus from Portland to Washington DC. However, there are services departing from Portland, ME and arriving at Franklin Square+Bay A via Boston, New York and H St NE+Union Station Garage. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 55m.

Is there a direct train between Portland and Washington DC?

No, there is no direct train from Portland 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 10h 52m.

How far is it from Portland to Washington DC?

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

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

The best way to get from Portland to Washington DC without a car is to bus and train which takes 10h 19m and costs $190 - $1,000.

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

It takes approximately 2h 25m to get from Portland to Washington DC, including transfers.

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

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

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

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

Train, bus or fly from Portland to Washington DC?

The best way to get from Portland to Washington DC is to fly which takes 2h 25m and costs $110 - $700. Alternatively, you can bus via New York, which costs $110 - $220 and takes 12h 55m, you could also train, which costs $310 - $500 and takes 10h 52m.

Where does the Portland to Washington DC bus arrive?

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

Where does the Portland to Washington DC train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Portland to Washington DC?

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

Where can I stay near Washington DC?

There are 1605+ hotels available in Washington DC.

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

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There are 8 ways to get from Portland to Washington DC by plane, bus, train, bus (Amtrak), 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
2h 25m
$115–665
Fly to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, train
cheapest
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
$85–1,038
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 19m
$193–986
Bus via New York
1. Take the bus from Portland, ME to Boston, MA - South Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Boston to New Yorkbus
3. Take the bus from New York to Washingtonbus
12h 55m
$119–216
Drive 532.4 mi
1. Drive from Portland to Washington DCcar 532.4 mi
9h 54m
$98–141
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 McPherson Square, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platformsubway
3h 3m
$88–508
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Portland to Bostontrain Downeaster
2. Take the train from Boston to Washington Union Stationtrain Acela
10h 52m
$318–493
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 16m
$99–176

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

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10h 19mAverage Duration

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Distance: 488.5 mi
Duration: 2h 25m

What companies run services between Portland, ME, USA and Washington DC, USA?

American Airlines, Delta, and United Airlines fly from Portland (PWM) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Portland, ME to Washington DC via Boston, MA - South Station, Boston, New York, Washington, H St NE+Union Station Garage, and Franklin Square+Bay A in around 12h 55m.

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