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

The cheapest way to get from Washington to Boston is to bus which costs $40 - $120 and takes 9h 45m.

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

The fastest way to get from Washington to Boston is to fly which takes 1h 29m and costs $110 - $700.

Is there a direct bus between Washington 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 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 to Boston?

The distance between Washington and Boston is 401 miles. The road distance is 434.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Washington to Boston without a car is to train which takes 6h 57m and costs $60 - $900.

Where do I catch the Washington to Boston bus from?

Washington to Boston bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Washington Union Station.

Where do I catch the Washington to Boston train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Washington to Boston?

The best way to get from Washington to Boston is to fly which takes 1h 29m and costs $110 - $700. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $60 - $900 and takes 6h 57m, you could also bus, which costs $40 - $120 and takes 9h 45m.

How long is the flight from Washington to Boston?

The quickest flight from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport Airport to Boston Logan Airport Airport is the direct flight which takes 1h 29m.

Where does the Washington to Boston bus arrive?

Washington to Boston bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Boston station.

Where does the Washington to Boston train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Washington to Boston?

Yes, the driving distance between Washington to Boston is 434 miles. It takes approximately 8h 5m to drive from Washington to Boston.

Which airlines fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport Airport to Boston Logan Airport Airport?

Delta, JetBlue Airways and American Airlines offer flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport Airport to Boston Logan Airport Airport.

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

Book your Washington to Boston train tickets online with Omio.

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

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

Where can I stay near Boston?

There are 1559+ hotels available in Boston.

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

Q: How long does it take to get from Washington to Boston?

It takes approximately 1h 29m to fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS), including transfers and time at the airport.

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

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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)DCA - BOS
1h 29m
$110–700
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Washington Union Station to BostonGreyhound US0235
9h 45m
$40–120
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Washington Union Station to BostonAcela
6h 57m
$60–900
Drive 432 mi
1. Drive from Washington to Boston432 mi
8h 5m
$79–114
Train to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Washington Union Station to BWI Thurgood Marshall
2. Fly from Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)BWI - BOS
3h 2m
$112–895
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 Platform
2. Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)IAD - BOS
3h 24m
$232–468
Bus via Brookline (Flixbus)
1. Take the bus from Washington Union Station to BrooklineFlixBus N2605
10h 3m
$60–103

Washington to Boston by train (Amtrak)

114Weekly Trains

6h 57mAverage Duration

$60Cheapest Price

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Distance: 398.4 mi
Duration: 1h 29m

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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