How much is the bus ticket from Washington to Portland?

The cheapest bus tickets from Washington to Portland start from $96. The average price for this route is around $147. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

How long is the bus ride from Washington to Portland?

The average bus travel time from Washington to Portland is 21h 20m, covering a distance of 774 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 11h 50m and is operated by Amtrak .

Which bus companies service the Washington to Portland route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 6 buses available per day, including services from Greyhound , Amtrak , FlixBus .

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Washington to Portland?

The earliest bus departs from Washington to Portland at 12:05am. And the latest bus departs at 11:59pm.

What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Washington to Portland?

A bus trip from Washington to Portland generates an estimated 19 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.

What is the best bus company from Washington to Portland?

According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Amtrak , with an average rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars based on 5597 reviews.

Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Washington to Portland?

Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company Amtrak has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.6.

Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Washington to Portland?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is FlixBus , with a punctuality rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars.

Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Washington to Portland?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Amtrak , with a cleanliness rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars.

Bus Washington to Portland from $85 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures for Washington to Portland on November 28
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.		6:30pm	Bethesda - 4550 Montgomery Ave	1d 2h	8:50pm	City of Portland	Cheapest
		11:30pm	Union Station	21h 20m	8:50pm	City of Portland	Fastest

Next departures for Washington to Portland on November 29
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	7:00am	Union Station	13h 50m	8:50pm	City of Portland	Cheapest
Amtrak Acela + Amtrak	1:00pm	Union Station	9h 45m	10:45pm	Portland Transportation Center	Fastest
	11:30pm	Union Station	21h 20m	8:50pm	City of Portland	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	6:00pm	Bethesda - 4550 Montgomery Ave	1d 2h	8:50pm	City of Portland	No tags
NextGen Acela + Amtrak	7:50am	Union Station	10h 20m	6:10pm	Portland Transportation Center	No tags

Next departures for Washington to Portland on November 30
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	7:00am	Union Station	13h 50m	8:50pm	City of Portland	CheapestFastest
	11:30pm	Union Station	21h 20m	8:50pm	City of Portland	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	6:30pm	Bethesda - 4550 Montgomery Ave	1d 2h	8:50pm	City of Portland	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	6:30am	Arlington (Rosslyn), 1001 Wilson Blvd.	14h 20m	8:50pm	City of Portland	No tags
	2:00pm	Hyattsville New Carrollton Bus Stop	1d 6h	8:50pm	City of Portland	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from Washington to Portland

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as a good way to reach Portland. The journey takes about 11 hours 25 minutes, and with fares starting at just $153, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

6train per day

11h 25mAverage Duration

771 kmDistance

70kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$96 - $527	Average Duration21h 20m	CO₂ emissions 19kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$153 - $881	Average Duration11h 25m	CO₂ emissions 70kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Washington and Portland?

Stops in Washington

A
Union Station
6 Union Station Dr NE, Washington, DC 20002, USA
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B
Dupont Circle
1500 20th St NW, Washington, DC 20036, USA
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C
Metro Center Station
663 11th St NW, Washington, D.C., DC 20004, USA
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D
L’Enfant Plaza
In front of McDonald's, 400 C St SW, Washington, DC 20024, USA
E
10th Street NW
Charter bus loading zone in front of Madame Tussaud's, 610 10th St NW, Washington, DC 20001, USA
F
Foggy Bottom
1905 G St NW, Washington, DC 20431, USA

Stops in Portland

A
Greyhound Station Portland Maine
389 Congress St, Portland, ME 04102, USA

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Greyhound

3.5/587,406 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

Amtrak

4/55,610 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

FlixBus

3.5/511,470 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Washington, DC, US to Portland, ME by bus

Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.

How much is the bus ticket from Washington to Portland?
The cheapest bus tickets from Washington to Portland start from $96. The average price for this route is around $147. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus ride from Washington to Portland?
The average bus travel time from Washington to Portland is 21h 20m, covering a distance of 774 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 11h 50m and is operated by Amtrak.
Which bus companies service the Washington to Portland route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 6 buses available per day, including services from Greyhound, Amtrak, FlixBus.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Washington to Portland?
The earliest bus departs from Washington to Portland at 12:05am. And the latest bus departs at 11:59pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Washington to Portland?
A bus trip from Washington to Portland generates an estimated 19 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.
What is the best bus company from Washington to Portland?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Amtrak, with an average rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars based on 5597 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Washington to Portland?
Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company Amtrak has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.6.
Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Washington to Portland?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is FlixBus, with a punctuality rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Washington to Portland?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Amtrak, with a cleanliness rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

11-26

$153

11-27

$184

Today

$253

11-29

$263

11-30

$308

12-01

No data

12-02

$99

12-03

$85

The cheapest trip from Washington, DC, US to Portland, ME was searched and found on Dec 3, 2025 with a price of $85

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Washington, DC, US to Portland, ME, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $85 to $373 for a bus ticket from Washington, DC, US to Portland, ME based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $85 which is on 2025-12-03.