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

The cheapest way to get from Potomac to Boston is to bus via Brookline which costs $60 - $110 and takes 11h 47m.

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 26m and costs $110 - $750.

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 C, Wisconsin Av NW+Albemarle St NW and Washington Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 13m.

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 25m and costs $60 - $950.

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

It takes approximately 3h 26m 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 Greyhound USA, depart from Washington Union Station.

Train, bus or fly from Potomac to Boston?

The best way to get from Potomac to Boston is to fly which takes 3h 26m and costs $110 - $750. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $60 - $950 and takes 8h 25m, you could also bus via Brookline, which costs $60 - $110 and takes 11h 47m.

Where does the Potomac to Boston bus arrive?

Potomac to Boston bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Boston 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 1619+ 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 (Flixbus), car, train, subway, 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 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 26m
$116–710
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Bostonbus Greyhound US0235
12h 13m
$60–155
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Washington Union Station to Bostontrain Acela
8h 25m
$64–907
Bus via Brookline (Flixbus)
1. Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Brooklinebus FlixBus N2605
11h 47m
$62–110
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
3h 52m
$106–1,027
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 8m
$226–514

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

114Weekly Services

8h 25mAverage Duration

$64Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 419.4 mi
Duration: 3h 26m

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 Northeast Regional also services this route every 3 hours.

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