How far is Washington from Portland?

About 482 miles (777 km) separate Washington and Portland.

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Washington to Portland?

Most of the buses traveling from Washington to Portland leave from Union Station and arrive at Greyhound Station Portland Maine. These are the main departure and arrival locations on this route, but you can find others that could fit better into your travel plans.

What are the best sights and things to do in Portland?

Once in Portland, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Oregon Museum of Science and Industry, Coffee Culture, Japanese Garden, Lan Su Chinese Garden and Portland Art Museum.

Bus Washington to Portland from $59 | Refundable Tickets

Previously seen trips

Next departures for Washington to Portland on November 24
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound	Bus	6:00pm	Bethesda - 4550 Montgomery Ave	1d 2h	8:50pm	Portland (Park & Ride)	No tags
Greyhound + FlixBus	Bus	7:00am	Union Station	13h 50m	8:50pm	Portland (Park & Ride)	No tags
Greyhound + FlixBus	Bus	10:20am	Springfield Bus Stop, VA	1d 10h	8:50pm	Portland (Park & Ride)	No tags
Greyhound + FlixBus	Bus	10:20am	Springfield Bus Stop, VA	1d 10h	8:50pm	Portland (Park & Ride)	No tags
Greyhound + FlixBus	Bus	8:00am	Union Station	12h 50m	8:50pm	Portland (Park & Ride)	No tags

Compare 2 ways to go from Washington to Portland

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as the good way to reach Portland. The journey takes about 11 hours 25 minutes and with fares starting at just $105, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

6train per day

11h 25mAverage Duration

478 milesDistance

70kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$67 - $369	Average Duration21h 20m	CO₂ emissions 19kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$105 - $616	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

3.5/587,393 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

Greyhound Lines offers the most comprehensive intercity bus services in the United States. They operate a modern, environmentally friendly fleet that serves more than 2400 destinations and carries nearly 16 million passengers annually. When traveling with them, you can expect free WiFi, onboard entertainment, bathrooms, power outlets and decent legroom. One of the great perks of Greyhound is that they connect big cities and smaller towns in the US, where you usually can't get to by train or plane. If you're looking for safe and affordable transportation, Greyhound is a great choice.

Greyhound Washington Portland recent customer reviews

Leg space is very less. Tickets are very expensive

Muhammad A.

July 10, 2016

Amtrak

4/55,604 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

FlixBus

3.5/511,420 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

US bus companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Sindbad

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

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

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$110

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$115

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$103

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$107

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$91

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$103

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$324

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You can expect to pay from $91 to $361 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 $91 which is on 2025-11-27.