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 which costs $45 - $120 and takes 10h.

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 3m and costs $110 - $650.

Is there a direct bus between Boston and Washington, DC?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Boston and arriving at Washington Union Station station. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 10h.

Is there a direct train between Boston and Washington, DC?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Boston and arriving at Washington Union Station station. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 6h 54m.

How far is it from Boston to Washington, DC?

The distance between Boston and Washington, DC is 407 miles. The road distance is 434.8 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 6h 54m and costs $60 - $900.

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

It takes approximately 2h 3m 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 Greyhound 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 3m and costs $110 - $650. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $60 - $900 and takes 6h 54m, you could also bus, which costs $55 - $110 and takes 8h 59m.

Where does the Boston to Washington, DC bus arrive?

Boston to Washington, DC bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Washington Union 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 435 miles. It takes approximately 8h 4m to drive from Boston to Washington, DC.

How do I get a train ticket from Boston to Washington, DC?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Boston to Washington, DC?

Book your Boston to Washington, DC bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Washington, DC?

There are 1701+ hotels available in Washington, DC.

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

There are 8 ways to get from Boston to Washington, DC by plane, train (Amtrak), bus, car, train, subway, bus (Flixbus), 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 3m
$110–629
Bus #2
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Boston to Washington Union StationGreyhound US0235
10h
$45–120
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Boston to Washington Union StationAcela
6h 54m
$60–900
Bus
1. Take the bus from Boston, MA - 177 Huntington Ave to Times Square – 37th St.Boston
2. Take the bus from Penn Station NY to Washington Union StationNY to Springfield / ...
8h 59m
$58–105
Drive 432.3 mi
1. Drive from Boston to Washington, DC432.3 mi
8h 4m
$79–114
Fly to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, train
1. Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI)BOS - BWI
2. Take the train from BWI Thurgood Marshall to Washington Union Station
2h 31m
$121–902
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 Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platform
2h 50m
$238–470
Bus via Boston
1. Take the bus from Boston to New York MidtownFlixBus 2610 / ...
2. Take the bus from New York, NY to Washington, DCOurBus
9h 31m
$52–156

Boston to Washington, DC by train (Amtrak)

111Weekly Trains

6h 54mAverage Duration

$60Cheapest Price

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Distance: 404.7 mi
Duration: 2h 3m

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 6h 54m. Amtrak Northeast Regional also services this route every 4 hours.

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