There are 9 ways to get from Washington 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- Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Portland (PWM)plane DCA - PWM
1h 39m$110–650Subway to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly to Portland
cheapest- Take the subway from Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platformsubway
- Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Portland (PWM)plane IAD - PWM
3h 28m$67–393Train, bus
- Take the train from Washington Union Station to Bostontrain Acela
- Take the bus from Boston, MA - South Station to Portland, MEbus Logan Airport / ...
9h 38m$174–346Bus
- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Bostonbus FlixBus N2605
- Take the bus from Boston, MA - South Station to Portland, MEbus Logan Airport / ...
12h 31m$98–190Drive 531.3 mi
- Drive from Washington to Portlandcar 531.3 mi
9h 50m$97–141Fly Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Bangor
- Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Bangor (BGR)plane DCA - BGR
3h 9m$152–792Train to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, fly to Portland
- Take the train from Washington Union Station to BWI Thurgood Marshalltrain
- Fly from Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI) to Portland (PWM)plane BWI - PWM
3h 13m$77–985Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Washington Union Station to Bostontrain Acela
- Take the train from Boston to Portlandtrain Downeaster
10h 54m$190–378Bus via New York (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to New York Midtownbus FlixBus 2601 / ...
- Take the bus from New York Midtown to City of Portlandbus FlixBus N2615
13h 10m$95–159
Washington to Maine by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Washington to Maine is to bus via New York which costs $95 - $160 and takes 13h 10m.
The fastest way to get from Washington to Maine is to fly which takes 1h 39m and costs $110 - $650.
No, there is no direct bus from Washington station to Maine. However, there are services departing from Washington Union Station and arriving at Congress St + Center St via Boston, MA - South Station and Portland Transportation Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 31m.
No, there is no direct train from Washington station to Maine. However, there are services departing from Washington Union Station and arriving at Portland via Back Bay and Boston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 54m.
The distance between Washington and Maine is 484 miles. The road distance is 534.4 miles.
The best way to get from Washington to Maine without a car is to train and bus which takes 9h 38m and costs $170 - $350.
It takes approximately 1h 39m to fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Portland (PWM), including transfers and time at the airport.
Washington to Maine bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Washington Union Station.
Washington to Maine train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, depart from Washington Union Station.
The best way to get from Washington to Maine is to fly which takes 1h 39m and costs $110 - $650. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $95 - $190 and takes 12h 31m, you could also train, which costs $190 - $380 and takes 10h 54m.
What companies run services between Washington, DC, USA and Maine, USA?
American Airlines and Delta fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Portland (PWM) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Washington Union Station to Congress St + Center St via Boston, Boston, MA - South Station, and Portland Transportation Center in around 12h 31m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Portland
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–650
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Portland via New York La Guardia
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 41m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $110–650
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Portland via Philadelphia
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–650
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Bangor
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–800
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Baltimore-Washington International Airport to Portland
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–440
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Portland
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–390
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Portland via New York La Guardia
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–650
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Bangor via New York La Guardia
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 58m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–800
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Washington Union Station to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 57m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $100–900
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/acela-train
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Business Class
- $100–550
- First Class
- $310–900
Train from Washington Union Station to BWI Thurgood Marshall
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $6–550
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/acela-train
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Business Class
- $6–440
- First Class
- $100–550
Train from Washington Union Station to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 46m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $100–900
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/acela-train
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Business Class
- $100–550
- First Class
- $310–900
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Washington Union Station to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $150–300
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Washington Union Station to BWI Thurgood Marshall
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $9–20
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Washington Union Station to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 58m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $150–300
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Boston to Portland
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–75
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 202 466 3876
- Website
- wmata.com
Subway from Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- https://www.wmata.com
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $2–3
- Phone
- 1-866-743-3682
- Website
- mta.maryland.gov
Train from Washington Union Station to BWI Thurgood Marshall
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–9
- Website
- https://www.mta.maryland.gov
- Standard Fare
- $2–9
- Phone
- +1 800 639 3317
- [email protected]
- Website
- concordcoachlines.com
Bus from Boston, MA - South Station to Portland, ME
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $22–30
- Website
- https://concordcoachlines.com
Bus from Boston, MA - South Station to Portland, ME
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $22–30
- Website
- https://concordcoachlines.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Thruway
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Boston, MA - South Station to Portland, ME
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $21–45
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Adult
- $21–45
Bus from Boston, MA - South Station to Portland, ME
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $21–45
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Adult
- $21–45
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Washington Union Station to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $75–130
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Washington Union Station to New York Midtown
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $40–70
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from New York Midtown to City of Portland
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 11m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–85
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Washington Union Station to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $75–150
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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More Questions & Answers
The quickest flight from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport Airport to Portland Airport is the direct flight which takes 1h 39m.
Washington to Maine bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Boston station.
Washington to Maine train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, arrive at Boston station.
Yes, the driving distance between Washington to Maine is 534 miles. It takes approximately 9h 50m to drive from Washington to Maine.
Delta and American Airlines offer flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport Airport to Portland Airport.
There are 409+ hotels available in Maine.
















