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 21m and costs $110 - $650.

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 13 St NW+G St NW via Boston, Port Authority Bus Terminal and E St NE+Columbus Circle NE. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 20m.

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 51m.

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 22m and costs $140 - $950.

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

It takes approximately 2h 21m 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 21m and costs $110 - $650. Alternatively, you can bus via New York, which costs $90 - $200 and takes 12h 20m, you could also train, which costs $180 - $390 and takes 10h 51m.

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 1532+ 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, 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
2h 21m
$114–615
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 McPherson Square, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platformsubway
2h 48m
$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
10h 22m
$144–946
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
12h 20m
$94–196
Drive 532.5 mi
1. Drive from Portland to Washington DCcar 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
3h 3m
$94–1,054
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Portland to Bostontrain Downeaster
2. Take the train from Boston to Washington Union Stationtrain Acela
10h 51m
$182–381
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 4m
$99–196

Portland to Washington DC by bus, train, and foot

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10h 22mAverage Duration

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Distance: 488.5 mi
Duration: 2h 21m

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 Washington DC via Boston, MA - South Station, Boston, Port Authority Bus Terminal, Union Station, E St NE+Columbus Circle NE, and 13 St NW+G St NW in around 12h 20m.

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