How much is the bus ticket from Washington to Portland?

The cheapest bus tickets from Washington to Portland start from $73. The average price for this route is around $111. 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 Washington to Portland?

The average bus trip duration from Washington to Portland is 21h 20m, covering a distance of 481 miles (776 km). The quickest bus can get 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 12:05am. And the latest bus departs at 11:30pm.

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 recommended mode of travel by Busbud.

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 has the most timely service from Washington to Portland?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most timely 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 $70 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures for Washington to Portland on December 9
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
		11:30pm	Union Station	21h 20m	8:50pm	City of Portland	CheapestFastest

Next departures for Washington to Portland on December 10
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	11:30pm	Union Station	21h 20m	8:50pm	City of Portland	Cheapest
Amtrak Acela + Amtrak	5:00am	Union Station	9h 10m	2:10pm	Portland Transportation Center	Fastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	6:00am	Union Station	14h 50m	8:50pm	City of Portland	No tags
Amtrak Acela + Amtrak	5:00am	Union Station	9h 10m	2:10pm	Portland Transportation Center	No tags
	3:20am	Union Station	11h 50m	3:10pm	Portland Transportation Center	No tags

Next departures for Washington to Portland on December 12
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	6:30pm	Bethesda - 4550 Montgomery Ave	1d 2h	8:50pm	City of Portland	Cheapest
Amtrak Acela + Amtrak	5:00am	Union Station	9h 10m	2:10pm	Portland Transportation Center	Fastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	7:00am	Union Station	13h 50m	8:50pm	City of Portland	No tags
	11:30pm	Union Station	21h 20m	8:50pm	City of Portland	No tags
Amtrak Acela + Amtrak	5:00am	Union Station	9h 10m	2:10pm	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
	11:30pm	Union Station	21h 20m	8:50pm	City of Portland	Cheapest
Amtrak Acela + Amtrak	1:00pm	Union Station	9h 45m	10:45pm	Portland Transportation Center	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	6:05am	Union Station	14h 45m	8:50pm	City of Portland	No tags
NextGen Acela + Amtrak	7:50am	Union Station	10h 20m	6:10pm	Portland Transportation Center	No tags
	2:00pm	Hyattsville New Carrollton Bus Stop	1d 6h	8:50pm	City of Portland	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Last Thursday at 11:44 PM EST.

Compare 2 ways to go from Washington to Portland

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Portland. The journey takes about 21 hours 20 minutes and with fares starting at just $73, 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$73 - $269	Average Duration21h 20m	CO₂ emissions 19kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$107 - $616	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

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Greyhound

3.5/587,422 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

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 Washington Portland recent customer reviews

Leg space is very less. Tickets are very expensive

Muhammad A.

July 10, 2016

Amtrak

4/55,633 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

FlixBus

3.5/511,563 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

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

Frequently asked questions about traveling 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.

How much is the bus ticket from Washington to Portland?
The cheapest bus tickets from Washington to Portland start from $73. The average price for this route is around $111. 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 Washington to Portland?
The average bus trip duration from Washington to Portland is 21h 20m, covering a distance of 481 miles (776 km). The quickest bus can get 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 12:05am. And the latest bus departs at 11:30pm.
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 recommended mode of travel by Busbud.
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 has the most timely service from Washington to Portland?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most timely 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

12/07

$104

12/08

$83

Today

$80

12/10

$84

12/11

$92

12/12

$105

12/13

$99

12/14

$91

The cheapest trip from Washington, DC, US to Portland, ME was searched and found on Dec 9, 2025 with a price of $80

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 $80 to $314 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 $84 which is on 2025-12-10.

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.