Bus Washington, DC to Portland, ME: Compare prices and save money

Compare all timetables for the bus from Washington, DC to Portland, ME

Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Washington, DC to Portland, ME from various bus operators like Greyhound US or FlixBus for the next days.

today

$85

tomorrow

Tuesday

Wednesday

$106

Thursday

Friday

$91

Saturday

$91

Cheapest bus trips today
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	Greyhound US	21h 20m	11:30 PM	Washington, DC	Union Station	8:50 PM	Portland, ME	Bus Stop		Economy	$85	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) at 2/8/2026 11:30:00 PM to Bus Stop, Portland, ME (USA) arriving at 2/9/2026 8:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $85 per person are available. Travel duration is 21h 20m
	Greyhound US	14h 45m	6:05 AM	Washington, DC	Union Station	8:50 PM	Portland, ME	Bus Stop		Economy	$89	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) at 2/8/2026 6:05:00 AM to Bus Stop, Portland, ME (USA) arriving at 2/8/2026 8:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $89 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 45m

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	FlixBus	14h 50m	6:00 AM	Washington, DC	Union Station	8:50 PM	Portland, ME	City Hall		Economy	$106	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) at 2/11/2026 6:00:00 AM to City Hall, Portland, ME (USA) arriving at 2/11/2026 8:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $106 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 50m
	Greyhound US	21h 20m	11:30 PM	Washington, DC	Union Station	8:50 PM	Portland, ME	City Hall		Economy	$106	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) at 2/11/2026 11:30:00 PM to City Hall, Portland, ME (USA) arriving at 2/12/2026 8:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $106 per person are available. Travel duration is 21h 20m

Did you know that if you travel from Washington, DC to Portland, ME via Hartford, CT, you can save more than $19? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- Busbud
  
  17h 20m
  
  0
  
  3:30 AM
  
  Washington, DC
  Union Station
  
  1:35 PM
  
  Hartford, CT
  Union Station Bus Terminal
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $41
  
  A Bus from Busbud goes from Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) at 2/10/2026 3:30:00 AM to Union Station Bus Terminal, Hartford, CT (USA) arriving at 2/10/2026 1:35:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $41 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 5m
- FlixBus
  
  7h 5m
  
  0
  
  1:45 PM
  
  Hartford, CT
  Union Station Bus Terminal
  
  8:50 PM
  
  Portland, ME
  City Hall
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $46
  
  A Bus from FlixBus goes from Union Station Bus Terminal, Hartford, CT (USA) at 2/10/2026 1:45:00 PM to City Hall, Portland, ME (USA) arriving at 2/10/2026 8:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $46 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 5m
Travel time is 2h 30m longer, but you will save $19

Cheapest bus trips Friday
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	Greyhound US	21h 20m	11:30 PM	Washington, DC	Union Station	8:50 PM	Portland, ME	City Hall		Economy	$91	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) at 2/13/2026 11:30:00 PM to City Hall, Portland, ME (USA) arriving at 2/14/2026 8:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $91 per person are available. Travel duration is 21h 20m
	Greyhound US	14h 45m	6:05 AM	Washington, DC	Union Station	8:50 PM	Portland, ME	City Hall		Economy	$97	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) at 2/13/2026 6:05:00 AM to City Hall, Portland, ME (USA) arriving at 2/13/2026 8:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $97 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 45m

Cheapest bus trips Saturday
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	Greyhound US	14h 45m	6:05 AM	Washington, DC	Union Station	8:50 PM	Portland, ME	City Hall		Economy	$91	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) at 2/14/2026 6:05:00 AM to City Hall, Portland, ME (USA) arriving at 2/14/2026 8:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $91 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 45m
	Greyhound US	21h 20m	11:30 PM	Washington, DC	Union Station	8:50 PM	Portland, ME	City Hall		Economy	$91	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) at 2/14/2026 11:30:00 PM to City Hall, Portland, ME (USA) arriving at 2/15/2026 8:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $91 per person are available. Travel duration is 21h 20m

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Washington, DC to Portland, ME is $66 on 3/2/2026. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.

Frequency of bus connections between Washington, DC and Portland, ME

See here how frequent the connections between Washington, DC and Portland, ME are, during different times and days of the week.

Sunday is the busiest day, with more than 4 daily buses from Washington, DC to Portland, ME. Wednesday has instead the fewest connections, with only 2 daily coaches between Washington, DC and Portland, ME.

The busiest time of the day is the Morning, with 6 buses from Washington, DC to Portland, ME, while Morning sees the fewest connections between Washington, DC and Portland, ME, with 6 offers.

Facts about the bus from Washington, DC to Portland, ME

Compare all providers like Greyhound US and FlixBus that travel 3 times every day by bus from Washington, DC to Portland, ME in one click! Book your bus ticket from Washington, DC to Portland, ME starting from $66!

Cheapest Bus	$66
Fastest Bus	14h 45m
Earliest Bus	6:05 AM
Latest Bus	11:30 PM
Daily Bus Routes	3 Ø
Distance	479.0 miles
Bus Companies	Greyhound US and FlixBus

Cheapest bus connections from Washington, DC to Portland, ME

Every day, 3 buses from 2 bus companies leave Washington, DC for Portland, ME: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 02/08/2026 and for the following days.

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday 02/08

$76

Monday 02/09

Tuesday 02/10

Wednesday 02/11

$106

Thursday 02/12

Friday 02/13

$91

Saturday 02/14

$78

Sunday 02/15

Monday 02/16

Tuesday 02/17

Wednesday 02/18

Thursday 02/19

Friday 02/20

Saturday 02/21

Sunday 02/22

$75

Monday 02/23

Tuesday 02/24

Wednesday 02/25

Thursday 02/26

Friday 02/27

Saturday 02/28

$76

Sunday 03/01

$67

Monday 03/02

$66

Tuesday 03/03

Wednesday 03/04

Thursday 03/05

Friday 03/06

Saturday 03/07

The cheapest time to travel from Washington, DC to Portland, ME

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Washington, DC to Portland, ME, for the next 30 days.

With a price starting from $67, Sunday is the cheapest day for a bus from Washington, DC to Portland, ME. Wednesday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $105.

Evening is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Washington, DC to Portland, ME, with $85. Morning is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $89.

How to save money travelling from Washington, DC to Portland, ME

Travel can be expensive, but it doesn't need to be! Do you want to avoid paying a terrible price for your trip? Then follow these quick steps to save money:

Book the ticket from Washington, DC to Portland, ME in advance! The earlier you book, the cheaper usually the price is. Also, you will be sure to have a place on the bus from Washington, DC to Portland, ME, compared instead if you buy it at the last moment, or directly at the station.

If you can, avoid travelling at peak times. Instead of weekend, try travelling during the week. Travelling in the evening or at night it’s also cheaper, and later buses from Washington, DC to Portland, ME are also emptier.

All bus stations and stops in Washington, DC and Portland, ME

In the map below, you can see where to find all bus stations in Washington, DC and Portland, ME.

Union Station

Massachusetts Avenue Northeast 50

Dupont Circle Station

20th St. NW 1525

Armory Metro

19th St SE

Metro Center

11th St NW 663

L'Enfant Plaza outside McDonald's

C Street SW DC 400 C Street SW, Washington, DC 400

Park and Ride

Marginal Way 264

Transportation Center

Thompson's Point Rd 100

Maine Mall Rd

Maine Mall Rd 357

Bus Stop

Congress St 950

City Hall

Congress St 389

Service and Comfort on the bus from Washington, DC to Portland, ME

Want to know which seat classes are available on the buses from Washington, DC to Portland, ME? Or which bus companies serve the route Washington, DC to Portland, ME? Below you will find answers to your questions.

FAQs about the Washington, DC to Portland, ME bus

How much does a Washington, DC Portland, ME bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $66 and takes 21h 20m to reach Portland, ME. Compare offers to save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from Washington, DC to Portland, ME?

This route is offered by 2 companies with a range of ticket prices between $66 and $137. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Portland, ME.

On average, how many connections are available from Washington, DC to Portland, ME each day?

Every day, the Washington, DC to Portland, ME bus route is served by approximately 3 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

How long does a bus journey from Washington, DC to Portland, ME take?

The fastest bus from Washington, DC to Portland, ME is offered by Greyhound US and takes 14h 45m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $137. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Washington, DC to Portland, ME?

The earliest bus arriving in Portland, ME from Washington, DC starts at 6:05 AM. However, information regarding departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last bus from Washington, DC to Portland, ME?

The latest bus trip departing from Washington, DC for Portland, ME starts at 11:30 PM. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. So just use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies operate the Washington, DC Portland, ME route?

When traveling by bus from Washington, DC to Portland, ME, passengers can travel with Greyhound US and FlixBus. With our search, you can compare all available bus tickets to book the one that works for you.

Is there a direct bus between Washington, DC and Portland, ME?

You can check all the direct connections between Washington, DC and Portland, ME by using our search and looking at the Changes section in our filters. These are some of the companies which offer a direct bus: Greyhound US and FlixBus.

What can I take with me on the Washington, DC to Portland, ME bus route?

Depending on which provider you travel with, what you're allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the Washington, DC Portland, ME bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a bus that is best suited to your needs for your planned travel date.

What equipment is available for the Washington, DC Portland, ME bus route?

The equipment on board differs depending on the provider. However, many long-distance buses have WiFi so you can tell your friends your exact location during the journey. To make traveling even more pleasant, air conditioning systems provide ventilation. It is best to use our search to get precise information about the equipment of the bus from Washington, DC to Portland, ME on your planned travel date.

How does CheckMyBus find the best bus deals from Washington, DC to Portland, ME?

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Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route Washington, DC to Portland, ME

Economy

The cheapest option available for your ticket, it usually comes with reclinable seats and AC.

More bus routes to Washington, DC and to Portland, ME

Here’s an overview of the most popular bus routes to Washington, DC and to Portland, ME. Simply click on the connection of your choice, and you will find all the details about your bus route!