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

The cheapest way to get from Washington to Boulder is to bus which costs $150 - $470 and takes 40h 38m.

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

The fastest way to get from Washington to Boulder is to fly and bus which takes 5h 45m and costs $290 - $1,300.

Is there a direct bus between Washington and Boulder?

No, there is no direct bus from Washington station to Boulder. However, there are services departing from Washington Union Station and arriving at Broadway & Euclid Ave via Chicago Bus Station and Union Station Gate B17. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 40h 38m.

How far is it from Washington to Boulder?

The distance between Washington and Boulder is 1526 miles. The road distance is 1643.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Washington to Boulder without a car is to train and bus which takes 38h 44m and costs $200 - $950.

How long does it take to get from Washington to Boulder?

It takes approximately 5h 45m to get from Washington to Boulder, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Washington to Boulder bus from?

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

Where does the Washington to Boulder bus arrive?

Washington to Boulder bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.

What is the time difference between Washington and Boulder?

Boulder is 2h behind Washington. It is currently 2:41 PM in Washington and 12:41 PM in Boulder.

Can I drive from Washington to Boulder?

Yes, the driving distance between Washington to Boulder is 1644 miles. It takes approximately 28h 31m to drive from Washington to Boulder.

Where can I stay near Boulder?

There are 170+ hotels available in Boulder.

Washington to Boulder - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, car, and subway

There are 6 ways to get from Washington to Boulder by plane, bus, train, bus (Greyhound), car, or subway

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, bus
best
1. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Denver (DEN)DCA - DEN
2. Take the bus from Denver Airport Station Gate 8 to Downtown Boulder Station
5h 45m
$298–1,299
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Chicago Bus Station
2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Denver Union Station
3. Take the bus from Union Station Gate B17 to Broadway & Euclid AveFf1 / ...
40h 38m
$153–461
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Washington Union Station to Chicago Union Station
2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Denver
3. Take the bus from Union Station Gate B17 to Downtown Boulder StationFf1 / ...
38h 44m
$204–926
Drive 1,634.2 mi
1. Drive from Washington to Boulder1,634.2 mi
28h 31m
$299–431
Subway to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly, bus
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 Denver (DEN)IAD - DEN
3. Take the bus from Denver Airport Station Gate 8 to Downtown Boulder Station
7h 14m
$165–761
Train to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, fly, bus
1. Take the train from Washington Union Station to BWI Thurgood Marshall
2. Fly from Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI) to Denver (DEN)BWI - DEN
3. Take the bus from Denver Airport Station Gate 8 to Downtown Boulder Station
7h 9m
$275–1,348

Washington to Boulder by train and bus

7Weekly Services

38h 44mAverage Duration

$204Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Washington to Boulder.

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Distance: 1,517.2 mi
Duration: 5h 45m

What companies run services between Washington, DC, USA and Boulder, CO, USA?

You can take a bus from Washington Union Station to Broadway & Euclid Ave via Chicago Bus Station, Denver Union Station, and Union Station Gate B17 in around 40h 38m.

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