How much does a train ticket cost from Washington to Portland?

The cheapest train tickets from Washington to Portland start from £82. The average price for this train route is around £260. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.

How long is the train journey from Washington to Portland?

The average train journey time from Washington to Portland is 11h 35m, covering a distance of 478 miles. The fastest 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 run on 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 06:20. And the latest train departs at 22:00.

Which 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?

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

Which train operator has the most punctual service 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 £74 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures from Washington to Portland on 12 December
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	22:00	Union Station	15h 10m	13:10	Portland Transportation Center	Cheapest
Amtrak Acela + Amtrak	09:30	Union Station	10h 20m	19:50	Portland Transportation Center	Fastest
	08:50	Union Station	11h 25m	20:15	Portland Transportation Center	No tags
Amtrak Acela + Amtrak	09:30	Union Station	10h 20m	19:50	Portland Transportation Center	No tags
	08:50	Union Station	11h 25m	20:15	Portland Transportation Center	No tags

Next departures from Washington to Portland on 13 December
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	22:00	Union Station	15h 10m	13:10	Portland Transportation Center	Cheapest
Amtrak Acela + Amtrak	13:00	Union Station	9h 45m	22:45	Portland Transportation Center	Fastest
	05:25	Union Station	10h 45m	16:10	Portland Transportation Center	No tags
NextGen Acela + Amtrak	07:50	Union Station	10h 20m	18:10	Portland Transportation Center	No tags
	05:25	Union Station	10h 45m	16:10	Portland Transportation Center	No tags

Next departures from Washington to Portland on 15 December
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	22:00	Union Station	15h 10m	13:10	Portland Transportation Center	Cheapest
Amtrak Acela + Amtrak	05:00	Union Station	9h 10m	14:10	Portland Transportation Center	Fastest
Amtrak Acela + Amtrak	05:00	Union Station	9h 10m	14:10	Portland Transportation Center	No tags
	05:05	Union Station	11h 5m	16:10	Portland Transportation Center	No tags
Amtrak Acela + Amtrak	05:00	Union Station	10h 10m	15:10	Portland Transportation Center	No tags

Next departures from Washington to Portland on 16 December
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	07:10	Union Station	11h	18:10	Portland Transportation Center	Cheapest
Amtrak Acela + Amtrak	05:00	Union Station	9h 10m	14:10	Portland Transportation Center	Fastest
Amtrak Acela + Amtrak	05:00	Union Station	9h 10m	14:10	Portland Transportation Center	No tags
	05:05	Union Station	11h 5m	16:10	Portland Transportation Center	No tags
Amtrak Acela + Amtrak	05:00	Union Station	10h 10m	15:10	Portland Transportation Center	No tags

Next departures from Washington to Portland on 17 December
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	07:10	Union Station	11h	18:10	Portland Transportation Center	Cheapest
Amtrak Acela + Amtrak	05:00	Union Station	9h 10m	14:10	Portland Transportation Center	Fastest
Amtrak Acela + Amtrak	05:00	Union Station	9h 10m	14:10	Portland Transportation Center	No tags
	05:05	Union Station	11h 5m	16:10	Portland Transportation Center	No tags
Amtrak Acela + Amtrak	05:00	Union Station	10h 10m	15:10	Portland Transportation Center	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to travel 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 £56, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

5bus per day

21h 20mAverage duration

481 milesDistance

19kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average price£56 - £206	Average duration21h 20m	CO₂ emissions 19kg CO₂e
Train	Average price£82 - £472	Average duration11h 35m	CO₂ emissions 70kg CO₂e

Train Companies

Amtrak

4/55,639 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

WiFi3.6

Amtrak Acela

4.5/514 reviews

Staff5

Timeliness4.6

Cleanliness4.3

WiFi4

US train 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 timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your journey.

How much does a train ticket cost from Washington to Portland?
The cheapest train tickets from Washington to Portland start from £82. The average price for this train route is around £260. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Washington to Portland?
The average train journey time from Washington to Portland is 11h 35m, covering a distance of 478 miles. The fastest 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 run on 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 06:20. And the latest train departs at 22:00.
Which 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?
According to reviews on Busbud, the train operator Amtrak Acela has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 4.0.
Which train operator has the most punctual service 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

10/12

£200

11/12

£74

Today

£200

13/12

£200

14/12

£90

15/12

£117

16/12

£117

17/12

£117

The cheapest trip from Washington, DC, US to Portland, ME was searched and found on 11 Dec 2025 with a price of £74

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 £74 to £550 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 £90, which is on 2025-12-14.