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 $270 - $550 and takes 38h 23m.

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 53m and costs $280 - $1,400.

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 Pittsburgh Intermodal Station, St Louis Bus Station and Union Station Gate B17. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 38h 23m.

How far is it from Washington to Boulder?

The distance between Washington and Boulder is 1525 miles. The road distance is 1643.9 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 bus which takes 38h 23m and costs $270 - $550.

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

It takes approximately 5h 53m 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 Pittsburgh Intermodal Station.

What is the time difference between Washington and Boulder?

Boulder is 2h behind Washington. It is currently 4:06 PM in Washington and 2:06 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 47m to drive from Washington to Boulder.

Where can I stay near Boulder?

There are 169+ 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, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train, 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)plane DCA - DEN
2. Take the bus from Denver Airport Station Gate 8 to Downtown Boulder Stationbus
5h 53m
$288–1,311
Subway to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly, bus
cheapest
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 Denver (DEN)plane IAD - DEN
3. Take the bus from Denver Airport Station Gate 8 to Downtown Boulder Stationbus
7h 19m
$145–711
Bus
1. Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Pittsburgh Intermodal Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Pittsburgh Intermodal Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Denver Union Stationbus
4. Take the bus from Union Station Gate B17 to Broadway & Euclid Avebus Ff1 / ...
38h 23m
$271–523
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Washington Union Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain
2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Denvertrain
3. Take the bus from Union Station Gate B17 to Downtown Boulder Stationbus Ff1 / ...
38h 43m
$440–1,018
Drive 1,634.3 mi
1. Drive from Washington to Bouldercar 1,634.3 mi
28h 47m
$299–431
Train to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, fly, bus
1. Take the train from Washington Union Station to BWI Thurgood Marshalltrain
2. Fly from Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI) to Denver (DEN)plane BWI - DEN
3. Take the bus from Denver Airport Station Gate 8 to Downtown Boulder Stationbus
7h 14m
$155–1,298

Washington to Boulder by bus

7Weekly Buses

38h 23mAverage Duration

$271Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Washington to Boulder.

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Distance: 1,516.2 mi
Duration: 5h 53m

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 Pittsburgh Intermodal Station, St Louis Bus Station, Denver Union Station, and Union Station Gate B17 in around 38h 23m.

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