How much is the bus ticket from Portland to Washington?

The cheapest bus tickets from Portland to Washington start from $60. The average price for this route is around $84. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

How long is the bus ride from Portland to Washington?

The average bus trip duration from Portland to Washington is 15h 35m, covering a distance of 481 miles (776 km). The quickest bus can get you there in 10h 50m and is operated by Amtrak .

Which bus companies service the Portland to Washington route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 4 buses available per day, including services from Amtrak , Greyhound .

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

The earliest bus departs from Portland to Washington at 1:45pm. And the latest bus departs at 1:45pm.

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

A bus trip from Portland to Washington generates an estimated 19 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and recommended mode of travel by Busbud.

What is the best bus company from Portland to Washington?

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 5752 reviews.

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

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

Which bus company has the most timely service from Portland to Washington?

According to Busbud traveler reviews, the most timely bus company on this route is Amtrak , with a punctuality rating of 3.8 out of 5 stars.

Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Portland to Washington?

According to Busbud traveler 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 Portland to Washington from $59 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures for Portland to Washington on February 2
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	1:45pm	City of Portland	17h 40m	7:25am	Hyattsville New Carrollton Bus Stop	Cheapest
	11:30am	Portland Transportation Center	11h 49m	11:19pm	Union Station	Fastest
	1:45pm	City of Portland	13h 35m	3:20am	Union Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	1:45pm	City of Portland	22h 35m	12:20pm	Bethesda - 4550 Montgomery Ave	No tags
	3:30pm	Portland Transportation Center	15h 24m	6:54am	Union Station	No tags

Next departures for Portland to Washington on February 3
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	1:45pm	City of Portland	17h 40m	7:25am	Hyattsville New Carrollton Bus Stop	Cheapest
Amtrak + NextGen Acela	8:30am	Portland Transportation Center	9h 23m	5:53pm	Union Station	Fastest
	1:45pm	City of Portland	13h 35m	3:20am	Union Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	1:45pm	City of Portland	15h 35m	5:20am	Arlington (Rosslyn), 1001 Wilson Blvd.	No tags
	3:15am	Portland Transportation Center	10h 50m	2:05pm	Union Station	No tags

Next departures for Portland to Washington on February 4
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	1:45pm	City of Portland	17h 40m	7:25am	Hyattsville New Carrollton Bus Stop	Cheapest
Amtrak + NextGen Acela	8:30am	Portland Transportation Center	9h 23m	5:53pm	Union Station	Fastest
	1:45pm	City of Portland	13h 35m	3:20am	Union Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	1:45pm	City of Portland	22h 35m	12:20pm	Bethesda - 4550 Montgomery Ave	No tags
	3:15am	Portland Transportation Center	10h 50m	2:05pm	Union Station	No tags

Next departures for Portland to Washington on February 5
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	1:45pm	City of Portland	17h 40m	7:25am	Hyattsville New Carrollton Bus Stop	Cheapest
Amtrak + NextGen Acela	8:30am	Portland Transportation Center	9h 23m	5:53pm	Union Station	Fastest
	1:45pm	City of Portland	13h 35m	3:20am	Union Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	1:45pm	City of Portland	22h 35m	12:20pm	Bethesda - 4550 Montgomery Ave	No tags
	3:15am	Portland Transportation Center	10h 50m	2:05pm	Union Station	No tags

Next departures for Portland to Washington on February 6
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	1:45pm	City of Portland	17h 40m	7:25am	Hyattsville New Carrollton Bus Stop	Cheapest
Amtrak + NextGen Acela	8:30am	Portland Transportation Center	9h 23m	5:53pm	Union Station	Fastest
	1:45pm	City of Portland	13h 35m	3:20am	Union Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	1:45pm	City of Portland	22h 35m	12:20pm	Bethesda - 4550 Montgomery Ave	No tags
	3:15am	Portland Transportation Center	10h 50m	2:05pm	Union Station	No tags

Next departures for Portland to Washington on February 7
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	1:45pm	City of Portland	17h 40m	7:25am	Hyattsville New Carrollton Bus Stop	Cheapest
Amtrak + Amtrak Acela	3:15am	Portland Transportation Center	9h 43m	12:58pm	Union Station	Fastest
	1:45pm	City of Portland	13h 35m	3:20am	Union Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	1:45pm	City of Portland	22h 35m	12:20pm	Bethesda - 4550 Montgomery Ave	No tags
Amtrak + Amtrak Acela	3:15am	Portland Transportation Center	9h 43m	12:58pm	Union Station	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from Portland to Washington

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the Bus stands out as a good way to reach Washington. The journey takes about 15 hours 35 minutes and with fares starting at just $60, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

4bus per day

15h 35mAverage Duration

481 milesDistance

19kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$60 - $218	Average Duration15h 35m	CO₂ emissions 19kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$88 - $501	Average Duration12h 10m	CO₂ emissions 70kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Portland and Washington?

Stops in Portland

A
Greyhound Station Portland Maine
389 Congress St, Portland, ME 04102, USA

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

Compare bus companies

Amtrak

4/55,754 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

Greyhound

3.5/587,519 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.4

Wifi2.5

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 Lines, Inc. Portland Washington recent customer reviews

The bus was extremely late, making my schedule to change. I got out of Boston heading to NYC and it took 4 more hours just to get there. I understand there was traffic, but I would like the company to be able to calculate it a bit better. I was promised to arrive at 9:15 p.m, however I got off at NYC by 1:15 a.m.

Jantsan D.

June 1, 2024

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

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

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 bus ticket from Portland to Washington?
The cheapest bus tickets from Portland to Washington start from $60. The average price for this route is around $84. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus ride from Portland to Washington?
The average bus trip duration from Portland to Washington is 15h 35m, covering a distance of 481 miles (776 km). The quickest bus can get you there in 10h 50m and is operated by Amtrak.
Which bus companies service the Portland to Washington route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 4 buses available per day, including services from Amtrak, Greyhound.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Portland to Washington?
The earliest bus departs from Portland to Washington at 1:45pm. And the latest bus departs at 1:45pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Portland to Washington?
A bus trip from Portland to Washington generates an estimated 19 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and recommended mode of travel by Busbud.
What is the best bus company from Portland to Washington?
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 5752 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Portland to Washington?
Based on reviews on Busbud, the bus company Amtrak has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.6.
Which bus company has the most timely service from Portland to Washington?
According to Busbud traveler reviews, the most timely bus company on this route is Amtrak, with a punctuality rating of 3.8 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Portland to Washington?
According to Busbud traveler 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

01/31

$203

02/01

$260

Today

$84

02/03

$77

02/04

$77

02/05

$77

02/06

$77

02/07

$77

The cheapest trip from Portland, ME to Washington, DC, US was searched and found on Feb 3, 2026 with a price of $77

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

You can expect to pay from $77 to $896 for a bus ticket from Portland, ME to Washington, DC, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $77 which is on 2026-02-03.

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.