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

The cheapest way to get from Washington to Boston, MA is to bus which costs $50 - $95 and takes 9h 55m.

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

The fastest way to get from Washington to Boston, MA is to fly which takes 2h 15m and costs $120 - $750.

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

No, there is no direct bus from Washington station to Boston, MA. However, there are services departing from Union Station and arriving at Boston, MA via Port Authority Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 45m.

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

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 52m.

How far is it from Washington to Boston, MA?

The distance between Washington and Boston, MA is 413 miles. The road distance is 433.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Washington to Boston, MA without a car is to train which takes 7h 3m and costs $60 - $900.

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

It takes approximately 2h 15m to get from Washington to Boston, MA, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Washington to Boston, MA bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Washington to Boston, MA train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Washington to Boston, MA?

The best way to get from Washington to Boston, MA is to fly which takes 2h 15m and costs $120 - $750. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $60 - $900 and takes 7h 3m, you could also bus via New York, which costs $50 - $150 and takes 9h 45m.

Where does the Washington to Boston, MA bus arrive?

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

Where does the Washington to Boston, MA train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Washington to Boston, MA?

Yes, the driving distance between Washington to Boston, MA is 434 miles. It takes approximately 8h 3m to drive from Washington to Boston, MA.

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

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Where can I stay near Boston, MA?

There are 1584+ hotels available in Boston, MA.

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

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

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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 15m
$122–714
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 Boston, MAbus OurBus
9h 45m
$51–144
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Washington Union Station to Bostontrain Acela
7h 3m
$60–900
Drive 431.1 mi
1. Drive from Washington to Boston, MAcar 431.1 mi
8h 3m
$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
3h 35m
$121–914
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 Back Baytrain
4h 2m
$80–489
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
4h 10m
$231–517
Bus (Flixbus)
1. Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Brooklinebus FlixBus N2605
9h 55m
$52–93

Washington to Boston, MA by train and foot (Amtrak)

114Weekly Services

7h 3mAverage Duration

$60Cheapest Price

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Distance: 410.2 mi
Duration: 2h 15m

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 52m. Amtrak Northeast Regional also services this route every 3 hours.

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