What is the cheapest way to get from Boston to Tidal Basin?

The cheapest way to get from Boston to Tidal Basin is to bus which costs $45 - $130 and takes 11h 39m.

What is the fastest way to get from Boston to Tidal Basin?

The fastest way to get from Boston to Tidal Basin is to fly which takes 2h 30m and costs $100 - $650.

Is there a direct bus between Boston and Tidal Basin?

No, there is no direct bus from Boston to Tidal Basin. However, there are services departing from Boston and arriving at Independence St Ave & 12Th St via N Capitol St & Massachussetts Ave. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 39m.

Is there a direct train between Boston and Tidal Basin?

No, there is no direct train from Boston to Tidal Basin. However, there are services departing from Boston and arriving at Metro Center, Red Line Track 2 Platform via Union Station, Red Line Center Platform. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 39m.

How far is it from Boston to Tidal Basin?

The distance between Boston and Tidal Basin is 410 miles. The road distance is 437.7 miles.

How do I travel from Boston to Tidal Basin without a car?

The best way to get from Boston to Tidal Basin without a car is to train which takes 7h 39m and costs $65 - $950.

How long does it take to get from Boston to Tidal Basin?

It takes approximately 2h 30m to get from Boston to Tidal Basin, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Boston to Tidal Basin bus from?

Boston to Tidal Basin bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Boston station.

Where do I catch the Boston to Tidal Basin train from?

Boston to Tidal Basin train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, depart from Boston station.

Train, bus or fly from Boston to Tidal Basin?

The best way to get from Boston to Tidal Basin is to fly which takes 2h 30m and costs $100 - $650. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $65 - $950 and takes 7h 39m, you could also bus via Brookline, which costs $60 - $120 and takes 11h 26m.

Where does the Boston to Tidal Basin bus arrive?

Boston to Tidal Basin bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Washington Union Station.

Where does the Boston to Tidal Basin train arrive?

Boston to Tidal Basin train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, arrive at Washington Union Station.

Can I drive from Boston to Tidal Basin?

Yes, the driving distance between Boston to Tidal Basin is 438 miles. It takes approximately 8h 9m to drive from Boston to Tidal Basin.

Where can I stay near Tidal Basin?

There are 1641+ hotels available in Tidal Basin.

Boston to Tidal Basin - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, car, and subway

There are 7 ways to get from Boston to Tidal Basin by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, subway, train, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
best
1. Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)BOS - DCA
2h 30m
$108–627
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Boston to Washington Union StationGreyhound US0235
11h 39m
$47–123
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Boston to Washington Union StationAcela
7h 39m
$65–905
Bus via Brookline (Flixbus)
1. Take the bus from Brookline to Washington Union StationFlixBus N2605
11h 26m
$60–115
Drive 435.2 mi
1. Drive from Boston to Tidal Basin435.2 mi
8h 9m
$80–115
Fly to Washington Dulles International Airport, subway
1. Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)BOS - IAD
2. Take the subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to Smithsonian, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platform
3h 9m
$236–467
Fly to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, train, subway
1. Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI)BOS - BWI
2. Take the train from BWI Thurgood Marshall to New Carrollton Amtrak Station
3. Take the subway from New Carrollton, Orange Line Center Platform to Smithsonian, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform
3h 21m
$123–547

Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) flights

114Weekly Planes

1h 51mAverage Duration

$105Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Boston to Tidal Basin.

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Distance: 407.2 mi
Duration: 2h 30m

What companies run services between Boston, MA, USA and Tidal Basin, DC, USA?

American Airlines, JetBlue Airways, and Delta fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) hourly. Alternatively, Amtrak Acela operates a train from Boston to Washington Union Station every 4 hours. Tickets cost $100–900 and the journey takes 6h 54m. Amtrak Northeast Regional also services this route every 4 hours.

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