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Duration 9h 32m
Distance 439 miles
Average price $130
Frequency 9/day

Trip overview

The average bus between Boston and Washington takes 9h 32m and the fastest bus takes 8h 40m. The bus service runs several times per day from Boston to Washington. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

Bus

  1. Boston
  2. Port Authority Bus Terminal
  3. Washington
9h 3m
Bookable on Rome2Rio
$11 - $136

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Boston to Washington? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport?, What is the quickest option?, How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Yes, there is an overnight bus departing from Boston and arriving at Washington Union Station station. This bus operates every day. The journey takes approximately 9h 35m.

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The distance between Boston and Washington is 412 miles. The road distance is 439 miles.

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

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

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Book your Boston to Washington bus tickets online with FlixBus.

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There are 1145+ hotels available in Washington. Prices start at $51 USD per night.

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What companies run services between Boston and Washington?

You can take a bus from Boston to Washington via Port Authority Bus Terminal in around 9h 3m.
Bus operators
Greyhound USA
Ave. Duration
4h 20m
Frequency
Hourly
Estimated price
$23 - $65

Greyhound is a leading bus company based in Dallas, Texas, serving over 3800 destinations across North America, Mexico and Canada. Greyhound carries around 18 million passengers a year who travel 5.4 billion miles (8.6 billion km) a year on their fleet of around 1700 vehicles. For travel flexibility, you can board or get off a Greyhound bus at official Greyhound stations, partner stations and curbside stops. There are around 230 Greyhound stations across the US where you can both catch your bus and buy tickets, that are also available on the official website and via the mobile app.

Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
Phone
+1 214-849-8100
Email
ifsr@greyhound.com
Website
greyhound.com
Bus from Boston to Port Authority Bus Terminal
Ave. Duration
4h 20m
Frequency
Hourly
Estimated price
$23 - $65
Website
https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Washington Union Station
Ave. Duration
4h 20m
Frequency
Hourly
Estimated price
$24 - $70
Website
https://www.greyhound.com/
Peter Pan Bus Lines
Ave. Duration
4h 20m
Frequency
Every 3 hours
Estimated price
$5 - $70
Phone
1-800-343-9999
Website
peterpanbus.com
Bus from South Station, Boston, MA to Port Authority Bus Terminal
Ave. Duration
4h 20m
Frequency
Every 3 hours
Estimated price
$5 - $70
Website
https://peterpanbus.com
Adult
$5 - $70
Bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Union Station, Washington, DC
Ave. Duration
4h 20m
Frequency
Every 4 hours
Estimated price
$5 - $70
Website
https://peterpanbus.com
Adult
$5 - $70
Flixbus USA
Ave. Duration
9h 35m
Frequency
4 times a day
Estimated price
$35 - $120
Phone
+1 (855) 626-8585
Website
flixbus.com
Night bus from Boston to Washington Union Station
Ave. Duration
9h 35m
Frequency
4 times a day
Estimated price
$35 - $120
Schedules at
flixbus.com
Adult
$35 - $120

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