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

The cheapest way to get from Washington DC to Boston is to bus via New York which costs $70 - $150 and takes 10h 12m.

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

The fastest way to get from Washington DC to Boston is to fly which takes 2h 55m and costs $550 - $1,100.

Is there a direct bus between Washington DC and Boston?

No, there is no direct bus from Washington DC to Boston station. However, there are services departing from 13 St NW+F St NW and arriving at South Station via Union Station and Port Authority Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 12m.

Is there a direct train between Washington DC and Boston?

No, there is no direct train from Washington DC station to Boston. However, there are services departing from Washington Union Station and arriving at Boston via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 3m.

How far is it from Washington DC to Boston?

The distance between Washington DC and Boston is 408 miles. The road distance is 434.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Washington DC to Boston without a car is to train which takes 8h 3m and costs $150 - $310.

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

It takes approximately 2h 55m to get from Washington DC to Boston, including transfers.

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

Washington DC to Boston bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, depart from Union Station.

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

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

Train, bus or fly from Washington DC to Boston?

The best way to get from Washington DC to Boston is to fly which takes 2h 55m and costs $550 - $1,100. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $150 - $310 and takes 8h 3m, you could also bus via New York, which costs $70 - $150 and takes 10h 12m.

Where does the Washington DC to Boston bus arrive?

Washington DC to Boston bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, arrive at Port Authority Bus Terminal station.

Where does the Washington DC to Boston train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Washington DC to Boston?

Yes, the driving distance between Washington DC to Boston is 435 miles. It takes approximately 8h 10m to drive from Washington DC to Boston.

Where can I stay near Boston?

There are 1851+ hotels available in Boston.

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

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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
2h 55m
$553–1,104
Bus via New York
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 12m
$72–147
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Washington Union Station to Bostontrain Acela
8h 3m
$152–302
Drive 432.2 mi
1. Drive from Washington DC to Bostoncar 432.2 mi
8h 10m
$79–114
Subway to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly
1. Take the subway from McPherson Square, 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
3h 43m
$502–1,103
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 39m
$134–1,652
Bus
1. Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Bostonbus FlixBus N2605
10h 55m
$77–142

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

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8h 3mAverage Duration

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Distance: 405.5 mi
Duration: 2h 55m

What companies run services between Washington DC, 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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