What is the cheapest way to get from Potomac to Boston?

The cheapest way to get from Potomac to Boston is to bus via Union Station which costs $70 - $160 and takes 10h 38m.

What is the fastest way to get from Potomac to Boston?

The fastest way to get from Potomac to Boston is to fly which takes 3h 30m and costs $95 - $650.

Is there a direct bus between Potomac and Boston?

No, there is no direct bus from Potomac to Boston. However, there are services departing from Falls Rd+River Rd and arriving at Boston via Friendship Heights+Bay K, Bethesda, MD and New York Midtown. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 1m.

How far is it from Potomac to Boston?

The distance between Potomac and Boston is 422 miles. The road distance is 440.4 miles.

How do I travel from Potomac to Boston without a car?

The best way to get from Potomac to Boston without a car is to train which takes 8h 29m and costs $130 - $290.

How long does it take to get from Potomac to Boston?

It takes approximately 3h 30m to get from Potomac to Boston, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Potomac to Boston bus from?

Potomac to Boston bus services, operated by Tripper Bus, depart from Bethesda, MD station.

Train, bus or fly from Potomac to Boston?

The best way to get from Potomac to Boston is to fly which takes 3h 30m and costs $95 - $650. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $130 - $290 and takes 8h 29m, you could also bus via Union Station, which costs $70 - $160 and takes 10h 38m.

Where does the Potomac to Boston bus arrive?

Potomac to Boston bus services, operated by Tripper Bus, arrive at New York Penn Station.

Can I drive from Potomac to Boston?

Yes, the driving distance between Potomac to Boston is 440 miles. It takes approximately 8h 11m to drive from Potomac to Boston.

Where can I stay near Boston?

There are 1653+ hotels available in Boston.

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

There are 7 ways to get from Potomac to Boston by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, train, subway, or bus (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 from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
best
1. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)plane DCA - BOS
3h 30m
$96–610
Bus via Union Station
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Union Station to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus Washington
2. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to South Stationbus New York
10h 38m
$74–152
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Washington Union Station to Bostontrain Acela
8h 29m
$134–287
Drive 437.9 mi
1. Drive from Potomac to Bostoncar 437.9 mi
8h 11m
$80–116
Train to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Washington Union Station to BWI Thurgood Marshalltrain
2. Fly from Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)plane BWI - BOS
4h 7m
$81–857
Subway to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly
1. Take the subway from Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platformsubway
2. Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)plane IAD - BOS
4h 15m
$236–564
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bethesda, MD to New York Penn Stationbus Arlington / ...
2. Take the bus from New York Midtown to Bostonbus FlixBus 2610 / ...
11h 1m
$82–145

Potomac to Boston by bus, subway, and train (Amtrak)

103Weekly Services

8h 29mAverage Duration

$134Cheapest Price

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Distance: 419.2 mi
Duration: 3h 30m

What companies run services between Potomac, Montgomery County, MD, USA and Boston, MA, USA?

American Airlines, JetBlue Airways, and Delta fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS) hourly. Alternatively, Amtrak Acela operates a train from Washington Union Station to Boston every 4 hours. Tickets cost $100–900 and the journey takes 6h 57m. Amtrak also services this route every 3 hours.

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