How much is the train ticket from Washington to Portland?

The cheapest train tickets from Washington to Portland start at $151. The average price for this train route is around $478. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance to increase your chances of getting the lowest possible price.

How long is the train ride from Washington to Portland?

The average train trip from Washington to Portland takes 11h 35m and covers 771 km. The quickest train gets you there in 10h 20m and is operated by Amtrak Acela .

Which train operators serve the Washington to Portland route?

Several major train operators serve this route, with 5 trains available per day, including services from Amtrak , Amtrak Acela .

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

The earliest train from Washington to Portland departs at 6:20am. The latest train departs at 10:00pm.

What is the best train operator from Washington to Portland?

According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated train operator on this route is Amtrak Acela , with an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars based on 14 reviews.

Which train operator has the best Wi-Fi from Washington to Portland?

Based on reviews on Busbud, the train operator Amtrak Acela has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 4.0.

Which train operator has the best on-time performance from Washington to Portland?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual train operator on this route is Amtrak Acela , with a punctuality rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars.

Which train operator has the cleanest trains from Washington to Portland?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the train operator with the cleanest trains on this route is Amtrak , with a cleanliness rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars.

Train Washington to Portland from $136 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures for Washington to Portland on December 12
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	10:00pm	Union Station	15h 10m	1:10pm	Portland Transportation Center	Cheapest
Amtrak Acela + Amtrak	5:00am	Union Station	9h 10m	2:10pm	Portland Transportation Center	Fastest
Amtrak Acela + Amtrak	5:00am	Union Station	9h 10m	2:10pm	Portland Transportation Center	No tags
	5:05am	Union Station	11h 5m	4:10pm	Portland Transportation Center	No tags
Amtrak Acela + Amtrak	5:00am	Union Station	10h 10m	3:10pm	Portland Transportation Center	No tags

Next departures for Washington to Portland on December 13
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	10:00pm	Union Station	15h 10m	1:10pm	Portland Transportation Center	Cheapest
Amtrak Acela + Amtrak	1:00pm	Union Station	9h 45m	10:45pm	Portland Transportation Center	Fastest
	5:25am	Union Station	10h 45m	4:10pm	Portland Transportation Center	No tags
NextGen Acela + Amtrak	7:50am	Union Station	10h 20m	6:10pm	Portland Transportation Center	No tags
	5:25am	Union Station	10h 45m	4:10pm	Portland Transportation Center	No tags

Next departures for Washington to Portland on December 15
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	10:00pm	Union Station	15h 10m	1:10pm	Portland Transportation Center	Cheapest
Amtrak Acela + Amtrak	5:00am	Union Station	9h 10m	2:10pm	Portland Transportation Center	Fastest
Amtrak Acela + Amtrak	5:00am	Union Station	9h 10m	2:10pm	Portland Transportation Center	No tags
	5:05am	Union Station	11h 5m	4:10pm	Portland Transportation Center	No tags
Amtrak Acela + Amtrak	5:00am	Union Station	10h 10m	3:10pm	Portland Transportation Center	No tags

Next departures for Washington to Portland on December 16
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	7:10am	Union Station	11h	6:10pm	Portland Transportation Center	Cheapest
Amtrak Acela + Amtrak	5:00am	Union Station	9h 10m	2:10pm	Portland Transportation Center	Fastest
Amtrak Acela + Amtrak	5:00am	Union Station	9h 10m	2:10pm	Portland Transportation Center	No tags
	5:05am	Union Station	11h 5m	4:10pm	Portland Transportation Center	No tags
Amtrak Acela + Amtrak	5:00am	Union Station	10h 10m	3:10pm	Portland Transportation Center	No tags

Next departures for Washington to Portland on December 17
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	7:10am	Union Station	11h	6:10pm	Portland Transportation Center	Cheapest
Amtrak Acela + Amtrak	5:00am	Union Station	9h 10m	2:10pm	Portland Transportation Center	Fastest
Amtrak Acela + Amtrak	5:00am	Union Station	9h 10m	2:10pm	Portland Transportation Center	No tags
	5:05am	Union Station	11h 5m	4:10pm	Portland Transportation Center	No tags
Amtrak Acela + Amtrak	5:00am	Union Station	10h 10m	3:10pm	Portland Transportation Center	No 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	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$102 - $379	Average Duration21h 20m	CO₂ emissions 19kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$151 - $869	Average Duration11h 35m	CO₂ emissions 70kg CO₂e

Train companies

Amtrak

4/55,636 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

Amtrak Acela

4.5/514 reviews

Staff5

Timeliness4.6

Cleanliness4.3

Wifi4

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

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

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 train ticket from Washington to Portland?
The cheapest train tickets from Washington to Portland start at $151. The average price for this train route is around $478. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance to increase your chances of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the train ride from Washington to Portland?
The average train trip from Washington to Portland takes 11h 35m and covers 771 km. The quickest train gets you there in 10h 20m and is operated by Amtrak Acela.
Which train operators serve the Washington to Portland route?
Several major train operators serve this route, with 5 trains available per day, including services from Amtrak, Amtrak Acela.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Washington to Portland?
The earliest train from Washington to Portland departs at 6:20am. The latest train departs at 10:00pm.
What is the best train operator from Washington to Portland?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated train operator on this route is Amtrak Acela, with an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars based on 14 reviews.
Which train operator has the best Wi-Fi from Washington to Portland?
Based on reviews on Busbud, the train operator Amtrak Acela has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 4.0.
Which train operator has the best on-time performance from Washington to Portland?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual train operator on this route is Amtrak Acela, with a punctuality rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars.
Which train operator has the cleanest trains from Washington to Portland?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the train operator with the cleanest trains on this route is Amtrak, with a cleanliness rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars.

Find cheapest prices for trains

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

Best price found

12-09

$367

12-10

$367

Today

$136

12-12

$367

12-13

$367

12-14

$166

12-15

$215

12-16

$215

The cheapest trip from Washington, DC, US to Portland, ME was searched and found on Dec 11, 2025 with a price of $136

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

You can expect to pay from $136 to $1,013 for a train 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 $166 which is on 2025-12-14.