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

The cheapest way to get from Arlington to Washington is to drive which costs $75 - $120 and takes 8h 12m.

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

The fastest way to get from Arlington to Washington is to fly which takes 4h 24m and costs $490 - $1,500.

Is there a direct bus between Arlington and Washington?

No, there is no direct bus from Arlington to Washington. However, there are services departing from Massachusetts Ave @ Academy St and arriving at Washington, DC - Dupont Circle via Cambridge - Alewife Station and Penn Station NY. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 3m.

Is there a direct train between Arlington and Washington?

No, there is no direct train from Arlington to Washington station. However, there are services departing from Porter and arriving at Washington Union Station via Boston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 27m.

How far is it from Arlington to Washington?

The distance between Arlington and Washington is 413 miles. The road distance is 433.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Arlington to Washington without a car is to train which takes 8h 27m and costs $140 - $310.

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

It takes approximately 4h 24m to get from Arlington to Washington, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Arlington to Washington bus from?

Arlington to Washington bus services, operated by Go Buses, depart from Cambridge - Alewife Station.

Where do I catch the Arlington to Washington train from?

Arlington to Washington train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, depart from Boston station.

Train, bus or fly from Arlington to Washington?

The best way to get from Arlington to Washington is to fly which takes 4h 24m and costs $490 - $1,500. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $140 - $310 and takes 8h 27m, you could also bus via New York, which costs $120 - $260 and takes 11h 3m.

Where does the Arlington to Washington bus arrive?

Arlington to Washington bus services, operated by Go Buses, arrive at Manhattan, NY station.

Where does the Arlington to Washington train arrive?

Arlington to Washington train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, arrive at Washington Union Station.

Can I drive from Arlington to Washington?

Yes, the driving distance between Arlington to Washington is 433 miles. It takes approximately 8h 12m to drive from Arlington to Washington.

Where can I stay near Washington?

There are 1610+ hotels available in Washington.

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There are 11 ways to get from Arlington to Washington by plane, train (Amtrak), bus, car, subway, train, or bus (Flixbus, Greyhound)

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Fly Boston Logan Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
best
1. Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane BOS - DCA
4h 24m
$496–1,410
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Boston to Washington Union Stationbus FlixBus N2605
11h 19m
$75–147
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Boston to Washington Union Stationtrain Acela
8h 27m
$145–307
Bus via New York
1. Take the bus from Cambridge - Alewife Station to Manhattan, NYbus Cambridge
2. Take the bus from Penn Station NY to Washington, DC - Dupont Circlebus NY to Springfield
11h 3m
$127–254
Drive 430.8 mi
1. Drive from Arlington to Washingtoncar 430.8 mi
8h 12m
$79–114
Fly Boston Logan Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport, subway
1. Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane BOS - IAD
2. Take the subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platformsubway
5h 12m
$508–1,113
Fly Boston Logan Airport to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, train
1. Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI)plane BOS - BWI
2. Take the train from BWI Thurgood Marshall to Washington Union Stationtrain
5h 14m
$148–1,562
Train to Theodore Francis Green State Airport, fly to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
1. Take the train from South Station to TF Green Airporttrain
2. Fly from Theodore Francis Green State Airport (PVD) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane PVD - DCA
5h 41m
$89–493
Bus to Manchester Airport, fly to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
1. Take the bus from Boston to Boston Manchester Airportbus
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MHT) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane MHT - DCA
5h 29m
$107–622
Bus to Manchester Airport, fly to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Boston to Boston Manchester Airportbus
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MHT) to Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI)plane MHT - BWI
3. Take the train from BWI Thurgood Marshall to Washington Union Stationtrain
6h 19m
$89–1,024
Train via New York (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Boston to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain Northeast Regional
2. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Washington Union Stationtrain Acela
8h 36m
$125–907

Arlington to Washington by bus, subway, and train (Amtrak)

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Distance: 410.4 mi
Duration: 4h 24m

What companies run services between Arlington, MA, USA and Washington, DC, USA?

American Airlines, JetBlue Airways, and Delta fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) hourly. Alternatively, Amtrak Acela operates a train from Boston to Washington Union Station every 4 hours. Tickets cost $100–900 and the journey takes 7h 1m. Amtrak also services this route every 4 hours.

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