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How to get fromWashington to Calaisby plane, bus, train, car, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound, Amtrak), or bus (Flixbus)

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There are 7 ways to get from Washington to Calais by plane, bus, train, car, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound, Amtrak), or bus (Flixbus)

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  1. Fly to Bangor, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Bangor (BGR)plane plane DCA - BGR
    2. Take the bus from Bangor Airport to Calais, MEbus bus
    6h 34m
    $178–830

  2. Drive 754.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Washington to Calaiscar car 754.1 mi
    13h 56m
    $138–199

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Washington Union Station to Bostontrain train
    2. Take the bus from Boston, MA - South Station to Bangor Transportation Centerbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Bangor, ME to Calais, MEbus bus
    16h 59m
    $215–401

  4. Fly to Fredericton International Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Fredericton International Airport (YFC)plane plane DCA - YFC
    2. Drive from Fredericton-Airport-YFC to Calaiscar car
    6h 40m
    $155–694

  5. Fly to Hancock County-Bar Harbor Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Hancock County-Bar Harbor Airport (BHB)plane plane DCA - BHB
    2. Take the bus from Hancock, ME to Calais, MEbus bus
    8h 13m
    $166–670

  6. Bus via Boston

    1. Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Bostonbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Boston, MA - South Station to Bangor Transportation Centerbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Bangor, ME to Calais, MEbus bus
    19h 52m
    $142–242

  7. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Washington Union Station to New York Midtownbus bus
    2. Take the bus from New York Midtown to Bangor Park & Ridebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Bangor Airport to Calais, MEbus bus
    21h 21m
    $149–245

Washington to Calais by train and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration16h 59mAverage Duration
Ticket$215Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 736.9 mi
  • Duration: 6h 34m

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

You can take a bus from Washington Union Station to Calais, ME via Boston, Boston, MA - South Station, Bangor Transportation Center, and Bangor, ME in around 19h 52m.

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