There are 10 ways to get from Washington to Saco by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak), car, train, subway, or bus (Flixbus, Greyhound)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Portland
best- Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Portland (PWM)plane DCA - PWM
4h 24m$113–646Subway to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly to Portland
cheapest- Take the subway from McPherson Square, 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
6h 19m$74–430Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Washington Union Station to Bostontrain Acela
- Take the train from Boston to Saco Amtrak Stationtrain Downeaster
10h 2m$138–325Bus via New York
- Take the bus from Washington to New Yorkbus
- Take the bus from New York to Bostonbus
- Take the bus from Boston, MA - South Station to Portland, MEbus
13h 33m$120–224Drive 516.3 mi
- Drive from Washington to Sacocar 516.3 mi
9h 35m$95–137Fly Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Boston Logan Airport, train
- Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)plane DCA - BOS
- Take the train from Woburn Amtrak Station to Saco Amtrak Stationtrain
5h 10m$522–1,238Train 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
6h$84–1,022Fly Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Theodore Francis Green State Airport, train
- Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Theodore Francis Green State Airport (PVD)plane DCA - PVD
- Take the train from TF Green Airport to Rugglestrain
- Take the train from Boston to Saco Amtrak Stationtrain
7h 8m$98–471Train via New York (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Washington Union Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain
- Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Bostontrain
- Take the train from Boston to Saco Amtrak Stationtrain
10h 34m$136–331Bus
- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Bostonbus FlixBus N2605
- Take the bus from Boston to City of Portlandbus FlixBus N2615
14h 26m$91–148
Washington to Saco by train and subway (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Washington to Saco is to bus which costs $90 - $150 and takes 14h 26m.
The fastest way to get from Washington to Saco is to fly which takes 4h 24m and costs $110 - $650.
No, there is no direct bus from Washington to Saco. However, there are services departing from Washington and arriving at Portland, ME via New York and Boston, MA - South Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 33m.
No, there is no direct train from Washington station to Saco station. However, there are services departing from Washington Union Station and arriving at Saco Amtrak Station via Back Bay and Boston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 2m.
The distance between Washington and Saco is 507 miles. The road distance is 519.3 miles.
The best way to get from Washington to Saco without a car is to train which takes 10h 2m and costs $130 - $330.
It takes approximately 4h 24m to get from Washington to Saco, including transfers.
Washington to Saco bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, depart from Washington station.
Washington to Saco train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, depart from Washington Union Station.
The best way to get from Washington to Saco is to fly which takes 4h 24m and costs $110 - $650. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $130 - $330 and takes 10h 2m, you could also bus via New York, which costs $120 - $230 and takes 13h 33m.
What companies run services between Washington, DC, USA and Saco, ME, USA?
American Airlines, Delta, and United Airlines fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Portland (PWM) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Washington Union Station to Saco Amtrak Station via Boston, Back Bay, North Station, and Boston in around 10h 2m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Portland
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–650
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Portland via New York La Guardia
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 56m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–650
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Boston Logan Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–550
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Theodore Francis Green State Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–400
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Washington Union Station to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 46m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $100–900
- Schedules at
- Amtrak Acela
- Website
- Amtrak
- 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
- Amtrak Acela
- Website
- Amtrak
- Business Class
- $6–440
- First Class
- $100–550
Train from Washington Union Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $50–750
- Schedules at
- Amtrak Acela
- Website
- Amtrak
- Business Class
- $50–490
- First Class
- $200–750
Train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 36m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $50–750
- Schedules at
- Amtrak Acela
- Website
- Amtrak
- Business Class
- $50–490
- First Class
- $200–750
- Phone
- 1-800-343-9999
- Website
- Peter Pan
Bus from Washington to New York
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $55–100
- Website
- Peter Pan
Bus from New York to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $40–75
- Website
- Peter Pan
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Booking & Getting There
Washington to Saco bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, arrive at New York station.
Washington to Saco train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, arrive at Boston station.
Yes, the driving distance between Washington to Saco is 519 miles. It takes approximately 9h 35m to drive from Washington to Saco.
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