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

The cheapest way to get from Washington DC to Boston is to drive which costs $75 - $120 and takes 8h 10m.

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 and train which takes 5h 27m and costs $70 - $420.

Is there a direct bus between Washington DC and Boston?

No, there is no direct bus from Washington DC to Boston. However, there are services departing from 11 St NW+F St NW and arriving at Boston via Washington Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 48m.

Is there a direct train between Washington DC and Boston?

No, there is no direct train from Washington DC to Boston. However, there are services departing from Metro Center, Red Line Track 1 Platform and arriving at Boston via Washington Union Station. 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 460 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 $250 - $400.

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

It takes approximately 8h 3m 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 Flixbus USA, depart from Washington 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 or bus from Washington DC to Boston?

The best way to get from Washington DC to Boston is to train which takes 8h 3m and costs $250 - $400. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $75 - $140 and takes 10h 48m.

Where does the Washington DC to Boston bus arrive?

Washington DC to Boston bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Boston 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 1602+ hotels available in Boston.

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

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

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Train (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the train from Washington Union Station to Bostontrain Acela
8h 3m
$252–392
Train to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, fly to Theodore Francis Green State Airport, train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Washington Union Station to BWI Thurgood Marshalltrain
2. Fly from Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI) to Theodore Francis Green State Airport (PVD)plane BWI - PVD
3. Take the train from TF Green Airport to South Stationtrain
6h 12m
$58–878
Bus
1. Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Bostonbus FlixBus N2605
10h 48m
$77–132
Drive 432.2 mi
1. Drive from Washington DC to Bostoncar 432.2 mi
8h 10m
$79–114
Fly Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Theodore Francis Green State Airport, train
1. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Theodore Francis Green State Airport (PVD)plane DCA - PVD
2. Take the train from TF Green Airport to South Stationtrain
5h 27m
$72–420
Bus via New York
1. Take the bus from Washington to New Yorkbus Ppb 8709 / ...
2. Take the bus from New York to Bostonbus Ppb 5623 / ...
10h 50m
$97–172
Fly Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Manchester Airport, bus
1. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Manchester Airport (MHT)plane DCA - MHT
2. Take the bus from Boston Manchester Airport to Bostonbus
5h 37m
$97–568
Train to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Washington Union Station to BWI Thurgood Marshalltrain
2. Fly from Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI) to Manchester Airport (MHT)plane BWI - MHT
3. Take the bus from Boston Manchester Airport to Bostonbus
6h 6m
$78–976

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

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8h 3mAverage Duration

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Distance: 457.5 mi
Duration: 8h 3m

What companies run services between Washington DC, USA and Boston, MA, USA?

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. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from Washington Union Station to Boston twice daily. Tickets cost $75–120 and the journey takes 9h 25m. Greyhound USA also services this route once daily.

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