How far is Washington from Portland?

About 482 miles (777 km) separate Washington and Portland.

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Washington to Portland?

Most of the buses traveling from Washington to Portland leave from Union Station and arrive at Greyhound Station Portland Maine. These are the main departure and arrival locations on this route, but you can find others that could fit better into your travel plans.

What are the best sights and things to do in Portland?

Once in Portland, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Oregon Museum of Science and Industry, Coffee Culture, Japanese Garden, Lan Su Chinese Garden and Portland Art Museum.

Bus Washington to Portland from $49 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures for Washington to Portland on October 3
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.		11:59pm	Arlington (Rosslyn), 1001 Wilson Blvd.	20h 51m	8:50pm	Portland (Park & Ride)	CheapestFastest
		11:30pm	Union Station	21h 20m	8:50pm	Portland (Park & Ride)	No tags

Next departures for Washington to Portland on October 4
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	11:59pm	Arlington (Rosslyn), 1001 Wilson Blvd.	20h 51m	8:50pm	Portland (Park & Ride)	Cheapest
Amtrak Acela + Amtrak	12:50pm	Union Station	9h 55m	10:45pm	Portland Transportation Center	Fastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	6:00am	Union Station	14h 50m	8:50pm	Portland (Park & Ride)	No tags
	11:30pm	Union Station	21h 20m	8:50pm	Portland (Park & Ride)	No tags
Amtrak Acela + Amtrak	7:50am	Union Station	10h 20m	6:10pm	Portland Transportation Center	No tags

Next departures for Washington to Portland on October 7
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	11:30pm	Union Station	21h 20m	8:50pm	Portland (Park & Ride)	Cheapest
Amtrak Acela + Amtrak	4:54am	Union Station	9h 16m	2:10pm	Portland Transportation Center	Fastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	6:00am	Union Station	14h 50m	8:50pm	Portland (Park & Ride)	No tags
Amtrak Acela + Amtrak	4:54am	Union Station	9h 16m	2:10pm	Portland Transportation Center	No tags
	3:20am	Union Station	11h 50m	3:10pm	Portland Transportation Center	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from Washington to Portland.

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$46 - $166	Average Duration20h 51m	CO₂ emissions 19kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars	CheapestMost eco-friendly
Train	Average Price$105 - $809	Average Duration11h 25m	CO₂ emissions 70kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars	Fastest

Busbud recommends taking the bus from Washington to Portland

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Portland. The journey takes about 20 hours 51 minutes and with fares starting at just $46, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

5bus per day

20h 51mAverage Duration

$46Cheapest ticket

19kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Washington, DC, US to Portland, ME: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$81

Average bus trip duration20h 51m

Number of daily buses5

Earliest bus departure12:40am

Distance483 miles (778 km)

Latest bus departure11:59pm

Compare bus companies

Greyhound

3.5/587,293 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

FlixBus

3.5/510,767 reviews

Staff4.1

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, Greyhound, Tornado Bus, Los Limousines, Tufesa, Valley Transit, Senda Diamante

Washington to Portland Bus

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Where are the popular stops in Washington and Portland?

Stops in Washington

A - Union Station

B - Dupont Circle

C - Metro Center Station

D - L’Enfant Plaza

E - 10th Street NW

F - Foggy Bottom

Stops in Portland

A - Greyhound Station Portland Maine

Frequently asked questions for your trip Washington, DC, US - Portland, ME

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Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

10/01

$76

10/02

$82

Today

$122

10/04

$143

10/05

$80

10/06

$57

10/07

$65

10/08

$75

The cheapest trip from Washington, DC, US to Portland, ME was searched and found on Oct 6, 2025 with a price of $57

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 $57 to $417 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 $57 which is on 2025-10-06.

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.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Meet and talk to locals at the bus stations while traveling from Washington to Portland.There is no better way to get inside travel information while exploring a new city than to go straight to its people.

From miles long of beauteous natural landscapes to impressive man-crafted sights, you're bound to be in for a visual treat on your bus trip from Washington to Portland.

Buses are energy-efficient. Carrying a passenger over 100 kms by coach only takes 0.6-0.9 liters of gas. Compare that to the 2.6 liters required by high-speed train, 6.6 liters by airplane and 7.6 liters by gas-powered car, and it's clear that the bus is a more environmentally-conscious option for your bus transportation from Washington to Portland.

Tune out to the fine sounds of your best music playlist on your bus trip from Washington to Portland while indulging in miles on end of beautiful scenic views.

Did you know?

The bus driver with the longest career in the world drove more than 2,000,000 miles and is a happy World Record holder.

One of the longest bus route in the world goes all the way from Ontario to Alberta in Canada (with the same bus). This trip is 3,435 km or 2,135 miles long and the price is a bit under $100.

9.2% of ground transportation in Europe is done by bus versus 7.4% by train.

What's the cheapest way to go from Washington, DC, US to Portland, ME?

The bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Vehicle Type	Travel Time	Avg Price	Daily Departures
Vehicle TypeBus	Travel Time20h 51m	Avg Price$81	Daily Departures5
Vehicle TypeTrain	Travel Time11h 25m	Avg Price$197	Daily Departures7

Will you be returning to Washington, DC, US by bus?

Bus from Portland, ME to Washington, DC, US

You can also go to Portland, ME by train

Train from Washington, DC, US to Portland, ME

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