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| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus | Portland (Park & Ride) | Union Station | Cheapest | |||||
Amtrak + Amtrak Acela | Portland Transportation Center | Union Station | Fastest | |||||
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus | Portland (Park & Ride) | Bethesda - 4550 Montgomery Ave | No tags | |||||
 | Portland Transportation Center | Union Station | No tags | |||||
Amtrak + Amtrak Acela | Portland Transportation Center | Union Station | No tags |
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Busbud recommends taking the bus from Portland to WashingtonAmong the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Washington. The journey takes about 15 hours 35 minutes and with fares starting at just $55, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Bus Portland, ME to Washington, DC, US: Trip Overview
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The cheapest trip from Portland, ME to Washington, DC, US was searched and found on Aug 26, 2025 with a price of $83To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Portland, ME to Washington, DC, US, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from $83 to $934 for a bus ticket from Portland, ME to Washington, DC, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $83 which is on 2025-08-26.
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Bus Travel Tips
Make friends with the driver. They usually know a lot about your destination and may even recommend which side of the bus to sit on to get the best views on the road between Portland and Washington!
Start sightseeing the minute your bus leaves the station. If you're on the night bus from Portland to Washington, get comfy and count the stars.
Buses are energy-efficient. Carrying a passenger over 100 kms by coach only takes 0.6-0.9 liters of gas. Compare that to the 2.6 liters required by high-speed train, 6.6 liters by airplane and 7.6 liters by gas-powered car, and it's clear that the bus is a more environmentally-conscious option for your bus transportation from Portland to Washington.
Make a music playlist for your bus ride from Portland to Washington, and enjoy the scenery to tunes from your own personal soundtrack.
Did you know?
It takes 27 hours to go by bus from Lima to Cusco, one of the craziest bus trips on the world. This route is used daily by locals and backpackers.
Did you know that 80% of the buses in North America are equipped with WiFi and power outlets ? And 60% of bus travelers have used their electronic device on board during 2014.
The average number of passengers on a coach bus is 32 meaning that a bus could replace a minimum of at least 30 cars!
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