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 which costs $40 - $120 and takes 9h 45m.

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

The fastest way to get from Washington, DC to Boston is to train and fly which takes 2h 47m and costs $110 - $950.

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

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Washington Union Station station and arriving at Boston. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 9h 45m.

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

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Washington Union Station station and arriving at Boston. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 6h 57m.

How far is it from Washington, DC to Boston?

The distance between Washington, DC and Boston is 407 miles. The road distance is 433.5 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 6h 57m and costs $60 - $900.

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

It takes approximately 2h 49m 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 Greyhound 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, bus or fly from Washington, DC to Boston?

The best way to get from Washington, DC to Boston is to fly which takes 2h 49m and costs $110 - $800. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $60 - $900 and takes 6h 57m, you could also bus, which costs $55 - $110 and takes 9h 9m.

Where does the Washington, DC to Boston bus arrive?

Washington, DC to Boston bus services, operated by Greyhound 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 434 miles. It takes approximately 8h 7m to drive from Washington, DC to Boston.

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

Book your Washington, DC to Boston train tickets online with Omio.

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

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

Where can I stay near Boston?

There are 1286+ hotels available in Boston.

Washington, DC to Boston - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 9 ways to get from Washington, DC to Boston 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 Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Boston Logan Airport
best
1. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)plane DCA - BOS
2h 49m
$114–757
Bus #2
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Bostonbus Greyhound US0235
9h 45m
$40–120
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Washington Union Station to Bostontrain Acela
6h 57m
$60–900
Bus
1. Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Penn Station NYbus Springfield
2. Take the bus from Times Square – 37th St. to Boston, MA - 177 Huntington Avebus New York
9h 9m
$58–101
Drive 431 mi
1. Drive from Washington, DC to Bostoncar 431 mi
8h 7m
$79–114
Train to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, fly to Boston Logan Airport
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
2h 47m
$112–905
Subway to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly to Boston Logan Airport
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
3h 37m
$234–511
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 Providence to South Stationtrain
5h 14m
$86–1,099
Bus via Boston
1. Take the bus from Washington, DC to New York, NYbus OurBus
2. Take the bus from New York Midtown to Bostonbus FlixBus 2610 / ...
9h 24m
$50–141

Washington, DC to Boston by train (Amtrak)

114Weekly Trains

6h 57mAverage Duration

$60Cheapest Price

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Distance: 404.7 mi
Duration: 2h 49m

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 Northeast Regional also services this route every 3 hours.

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