How much is the train ticket from Portland to Washington?

The cheapest train tickets from Portland to Washington start from R 1 806. The average price for this train route is around R 4 733. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for a better chance to secure the lowest possible price.

How long is the train journey from Portland to Washington?

The average train journey time from Portland to Washington is 12h 10m, covering a distance of 771 km. The quickest train can get you there in 11h 19m and is operated by Amtrak .

Which train operators serve the Portland to Washington route?

Several major train operators run on this route, with 4 trains available per day.

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

The earliest train from Portland to Washington departs at 05:18. And the latest train departs at 13:43.

Train Portland to Washington from R 1 621 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures from Portland to Washington on 18 December
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	05:18	Portland Transportation Center	12h 7m	17:25	Union Station	Cheapest
Amtrak + Amtrak Acela	08:30	Portland Transportation Center	9h 23m	17:53	Union Station	Fastest
Amtrak + Amtrak Acela	04:15	Portland Transportation Center	9h 38m	13:53	Union Station	No tags
	05:18	Portland Transportation Center	12h 7m	17:25	Union Station	No tags
Amtrak + Amtrak Acela	04:15	Portland Transportation Center	9h 38m	13:53	Union Station	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 1:44 PM EST.

Compare 2 ways to travel from Portland to Washington

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Washington. The journey takes about 15 hours 35 minutes and with fares starting at just R 1 107, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

4bus per day

15h 35mAverage duration

759 kmDistance

19kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average priceR 1 107 - R 3 693	Average duration15h 35m	CO₂ emissions 19kg CO₂e
Train	Average priceR 1 806 - R 10 587	Average duration12h 10m	CO₂ emissions 70kg CO₂e

Train Companies

Amtrak

4/55 639 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

WiFi3.6

Based on 5639 reviews, the company was rated 4.1 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the seats and the ticket access but often complained with the Wi-Fi. Amtrak ticket prices on this trip start at R 1 699

US train companies: Amtrak, Trenitalia, Renfe, VIA Rail Canada, Amtrak Acela, NS Nederlandse Spoorwegen, Iryo

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

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

How much is the train ticket from Portland to Washington?
The cheapest train tickets from Portland to Washington start from R 1 806. The average price for this train route is around R 4 733. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for a better chance to secure the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Portland to Washington?
The average train journey time from Portland to Washington is 12h 10m, covering a distance of 771 km. The quickest train can get you there in 11h 19m and is operated by Amtrak.
Which train operators serve the Portland to Washington route?
Several major train operators run on this route, with 4 trains available per day.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Portland to Washington?
The earliest train from Portland to Washington departs at 05:18. And the latest train departs at 13:43.

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The cheapest trip from Portland, ME to Washington, DC, US was searched and found on 17 Dec 2025 with a price of R 1 725

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

You can expect to pay from R 1 725 to R 16 865 for a train 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 R 1 725, which is on 2025-12-17.