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

The cheapest way to get from Washington DC to Maine is to bus via New York which costs $80 - $150 and takes 14h 3m.

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

The fastest way to get from Washington DC to Maine is to fly which takes 3h 10m and costs $100 - $700.

Is there a direct bus between Washington DC and Maine?

No, there is no direct bus from Washington DC to Maine. However, there are services departing from 11 St NW+F St NW and arriving at Congress St + Center St via Washington Union Station, Boston, MA - South Station and Portland Transportation Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 55m.

Is there a direct train between Washington DC and Maine?

No, there is no direct train from Washington DC to Maine. However, there are services departing from Metro Center, Red Line Track 1 Platform and arriving at Portland via Washington Union Station, Back Bay and Boston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 1m.

How far is it from Washington DC to Maine?

The distance between Washington DC and Maine is 491 miles. The road distance is 534.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Washington DC to Maine without a car is to train and bus which takes 10h 45m and costs $140 - $330.

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

It takes approximately 3h 10m to get from Washington DC to Maine, including transfers.

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

Washington DC to Maine bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Washington Union Station.

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

Washington DC to Maine train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, depart from Washington Union Station.

Train, bus or fly from Washington DC to Maine?

The best way to get from Washington DC to Maine is to fly which takes 3h 10m and costs $100 - $700. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $85 - $190 and takes 13h 55m, you could also train, which costs $150 - $350 and takes 12h 1m.

Where does the Washington DC to Maine bus arrive?

Washington DC to Maine bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Boston station.

Where does the Washington DC to Maine train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Washington DC to Maine?

Yes, the driving distance between Washington DC to Maine is 534 miles. It takes approximately 9h 50m to drive from Washington DC to Maine.

Where can I stay near Maine?

There are 440+ hotels available in Maine.

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There are 9 ways to get from Washington DC to Maine by plane, train, bus, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound, Amtrak), car, subway, train (Amtrak), or bus (Flixbus)

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Fly Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Portland
best
1. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Portland (PWM)plane DCA - PWM
3h 10m
$103–654
Subway to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly to Portland
cheapest
1. Take the subway from McPherson Square, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platformsubway
2. Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Portland (PWM)plane IAD - PWM
3h 42m
$67–413
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Washington Union Station to Bostontrain Acela
2. Take the bus from Boston, MA - South Station to Portland, MEbus Logan Airport / ...
10h 45m
$145–321
Bus
1. Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Bostonbus FlixBus N2605
2. Take the bus from Boston, MA - South Station to Portland, MEbus Logan Airport / ...
13h 55m
$89–190
Drive 531.3 mi
1. Drive from Washington DC to Portlandcar 531.3 mi
9h 50m
$97–141
Train to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, fly to Portland
1. Take the train from Washington Union Station to BWI Thurgood Marshalltrain
2. Fly from Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI) to Portland (PWM)plane BWI - PWM
3h 41m
$79–1,012
Fly Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Bangor
1. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Bangor (BGR)plane DCA - BGR
4h 48m
$137–758
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Washington Union Station to Bostontrain Acela
2. Take the train from Boston to Portlandtrain Downeaster
12h 1m
$157–349
Bus via New York (Flixbus)
1. Take the bus from Washington Union Station to New York Midtownbus FlixBus 2601 / ...
2. Take the bus from New York Midtown to City of Portlandbus FlixBus N2615
14h 3m
$84–146

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

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10h 45mAverage Duration

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Distance: 488.5 mi
Duration: 3h 10m

What companies run services between Washington DC, USA and Maine, USA?

American Airlines, United Airlines, and Delta fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Portland (PWM) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Washington DC to Congress St + Center St via 11 St NW+F St NW, Massachusetts Av NE+1 St NE, Washington Union Station, Boston, Boston, MA - South Station, and Portland Transportation Center in around 13h 55m.

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