What is the cheapest way to get from Boston to Washington DC?

The cheapest way to get from Boston to Washington DC is to bus via New York which costs $65 - $120 and takes 9h 51m.

What is the fastest way to get from Boston to Washington DC?

The fastest way to get from Boston to Washington DC is to fly which takes 2h 13m and costs $900 - $1,200.

Is there a direct bus between Boston and Washington DC?

No, there is no direct bus from Boston to Washington DC station. However, there are services departing from Boston and arriving at Washington Union Station via New York Midtown. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 51m.

Is there a direct train between Boston and Washington DC?

No, there is no direct train from Boston to Washington DC. 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 20m.

How far is it from Boston to Washington DC?

The distance between Boston and Washington DC is 408 miles. The road distance is 436 miles.

How do I travel from Boston to Washington DC without a car?

The best way to get from Boston to Washington DC without a car is to train which takes 7h 20m and costs $140 - $300.

How long does it take to get from Boston to Washington DC?

It takes approximately 2h 13m to get from Boston to Washington DC, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Boston to Washington DC bus from?

Boston to Washington DC bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Boston station.

Where do I catch the Boston to Washington DC train from?

Boston to Washington DC train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, depart from Boston station.

Train, bus or fly from Boston to Washington DC?

The best way to get from Boston to Washington DC is to fly which takes 2h 13m and costs $900 - $1,200. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $140 - $300 and takes 7h 20m, you could also bus via New York, which costs $65 - $120 and takes 9h 51m.

Where does the Boston to Washington DC bus arrive?

Boston to Washington DC bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at New York Midtown station.

Where does the Boston to Washington DC train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Boston to Washington DC?

Yes, the driving distance between Boston to Washington DC is 436 miles. It takes approximately 8h 12m to drive from Boston to Washington DC.

Where can I stay near Washington DC?

There are 1428+ hotels available in Washington DC.

Boston to Washington DC - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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There are 8 ways to get from Boston to Washington DC by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, subway, train, or bus (Flixbus, Greyhound)

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Fly to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
best
1. Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane BOS - DCA
2h 13m
$918–1,178
Fly to Washington Dulles International Airport, subway
cheapest
1. Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane BOS - IAD
2. Take the subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to McPherson Square, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platformsubway
2h 43m
$50–298
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Boston to Washington Union Stationtrain Acela
7h 20m
$148–294
Bus via New York (Flixbus)
1. Take the bus from Boston to New York Midtownbus FlixBus 2610 / ...
2. Take the bus from New York Midtown to Washington Union Stationbus FlixBus 2601 / ...
9h 51m
$66–116
Drive 433.5 mi
1. Drive from Boston to Washington DCcar 433.5 mi
8h 12m
$80–115
Fly to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, train
1. Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI)plane BOS - BWI
2. Take the train from BWI Thurgood Marshall to Washington Union Stationtrain
2h 59m
$94–879
Train via New York (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Boston to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain Northeast Regional
2. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Washington Union Stationtrain Acela
7h 40m
$126–867
Bus
1. Take the bus from Boston to Washington Union Stationbus FlixBus N2605
11h 51m
$71–149

Boston to Washington DC by train, subway, and foot (Amtrak)

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7h 20mAverage Duration

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Distance: 405.5 mi
Duration: 2h 13m

What companies run services between Boston, MA, USA and Washington 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 7h 1m. Amtrak also services this route every 4 hours.

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