Bus from Washington, DC, US to Portland, ME: Tickets & Schedules

Next departures

Next departures for Washington to Portland on December 13
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Union Station
City of PortlandCheapest
Amtrak Acela + Amtrak
Union Station
Portland Transportation CenterFastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
Union Station
City of PortlandNo tags
NextGen Acela + Amtrak
Union Station
Portland Transportation CenterNo tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Hyattsville New Carrollton Bus Stop
City of PortlandNo tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from Washington to Portland

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Portland. The journey takes about 21 hours 20 minutes, and with fares starting at just $102, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

5bus per day
21h 20mAverage Duration
776 kmDistance
19kgCO₂ emissions
Average Price$102 - $379Average Duration21h 20m
19kg CO₂e
Average Price$151 - $871Average Duration11h 35m
70kg CO₂e

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.

  1. How much is the bus ticket from Washington to Portland?

    The cheapest bus tickets from Washington to Portland start from $102. The average price for this route is around $157. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

  2. 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 776 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 11h 50m and is operated by Amtrak.

  3. Which bus companies service the Washington to Portland route?

    Several major bus companies operate on this route with 5 buses available per day, including services from Greyhound, Amtrak, FlixBus.

  4. 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 11:30pm.

  5. 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.

  6. 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 5627 reviews.

  7. 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.

  8. 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.

  9. 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
12-10
$135
12-11
$130
Today
$147
12-13
$140
12-14
$129
12-15
$124
12-16
$103
12-17
$115
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Washington, DC, US to Portland, ME was searched and found on Dec 16, 2025 with a price of $103

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 $103 to $444 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 $103 which is on 2025-12-16.

Usually Amtrak will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.

What's the cheapest way to go from Washington, DC, US to Portland, ME?

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