How much is the bus ticket from Washington to Portland?

The cheapest bus tickets from Washington to Portland start at R 1 252. The average price for this route is around R 1 919. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.

How long is the bus journey from Washington to Portland?

The average bus journey time from Washington to Portland is 21h 20m, covering a distance of 776 km. The fastest bus gets you there in 11h 50m and is operated by Amtrak .

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 .

What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Washington to Portland?

The earliest bus departs from Washington to Portland at 00:05. And the latest bus departs at 23:30.

What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Washington to Portland?

A bus trip from Washington to Portland produces an estimated 19 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and Busbud’s recommended way to travel.

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.

Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Washington to Portland?

Based on reviews on Busbud, the bus company Amtrak has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.6.

Which bus company offers the most punctual service 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.

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.

Bus Washington to Portland from R 1 127 | 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
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	18:30	Bethesda - 4550 Montgomery Ave	1d 2h	20:50	City of Portland	Cheapest
Amtrak Acela + Amtrak	05:00	Union Station	9h 10m	14:10	Portland Transportation Center	Fastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	07:00	Union Station	13h 50m	20:50	City of Portland	No tags
	23:30	Union Station	21h 20m	20:50	City of Portland	No tags
Amtrak Acela + Amtrak	05:00	Union Station	9h 10m	14:10	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
	23:30	Union Station	21h 20m	20:50	City of Portland	Cheapest
Amtrak Acela + Amtrak	13:00	Union Station	9h 45m	22:45	Portland Transportation Center	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	06:05	Union Station	14h 45m	20:50	City of Portland	No tags
NextGen Acela + Amtrak	07:50	Union Station	10h 20m	18:10	Portland Transportation Center	No tags
	14:00	Hyattsville New Carrollton Bus Stop	1d 6h	20:50	City of Portland	No tags

Next departures from Washington to Portland on 15 December
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	23:30	Union Station	21h 20m	20:50	City of Portland	Cheapest
Amtrak Acela + Amtrak	05:00	Union Station	9h 10m	14:10	Portland Transportation Center	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	06:05	Union Station	14h 45m	20:50	City of Portland	No tags
Amtrak Acela + Amtrak	05:00	Union Station	9h 10m	14:10	Portland Transportation Center	No tags
	03:20	Union Station	11h 50m	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
	23:30	Union Station	21h 20m	20:50	City of Portland	Cheapest
Amtrak Acela + Amtrak	05:00	Union Station	9h 10m	14:10	Portland Transportation Center	Fastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	06:00	Union Station	14h 50m	20:50	City of Portland	No tags
Amtrak Acela + Amtrak	05:00	Union Station	9h 10m	14:10	Portland Transportation Center	No tags
	03:20	Union Station	11h 50m	15:10	Portland Transportation Center	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Last Saturday at 6:28 PM EST.

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 R 1 252, 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 priceR 1 252 - R 4 651	Average duration21h 20m	CO₂ emissions 19kg CO₂e
Train	Average priceR 1 853 - R 10 685	Average duration11h 35m	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

Compare bus companies

Greyhound

3.5/587 426 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

WiFi2.4

Amtrak

4/55 636 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

WiFi3.6

FlixBus

3.5/511 575 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi2.7

US Bus Companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Big Sky

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

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 bus ticket from Washington to Portland?
The cheapest bus tickets from Washington to Portland start at R 1 252. The average price for this route is around R 1 919. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus journey from Washington to Portland?
The average bus journey time from Washington to Portland is 21h 20m, covering a distance of 776 km. The fastest bus gets you there in 11h 50m and is operated by Amtrak.
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.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Washington to Portland?
The earliest bus departs from Washington to Portland at 00:05. And the latest bus departs at 23:30.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Washington to Portland?
A bus trip from Washington to Portland produces an estimated 19 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and Busbud’s recommended way to travel.
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.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Washington to Portland?
Based on reviews on Busbud, the bus company Amtrak has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.6.
Which bus company offers the most punctual service 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.
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

09/12

R 1 388

10/12

R 1 648

Today

R 1 587

12/12

R 1 813

13/12

R 1 709

14/12

R 1 578

15/12

R 1 518

16/12

R 1 258

The cheapest trip from Washington, DC, US to Portland, ME was searched and found on 16 Dec 2025 with a price of R 1 258

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 R 1 258 to R 5 447 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 R 1 258, 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.