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

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

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

The fastest way to get from Arlington to Washington DC is to line 77 bus and subway and fly which takes 4h 58m and costs $490 - $1,500.

Is there a direct bus between Arlington and Washington DC?

No, there is no direct bus from Arlington to Washington DC. However, there are services departing from Massachusetts Ave @ Academy St and arriving at 10 St NW+Pennsylvania Av NW via Cambridge - Alewife Station, New York, NY - 34th Street between 9th Avenue and Dyer Avenue and N Capitol St NE+Massachusetts Av NE. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 8m.

Is there a direct train between Arlington and Washington DC?

No, there is no direct train from Arlington to Washington DC. However, there are services departing from Porter and arriving at Metro Center, Red Line Track 2 Platform via Boston and Union Station, Red Line Center Platform. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 47m.

How far is it from Arlington to Washington DC?

The distance between Arlington and Washington DC is 420 miles. The road distance is 433.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Arlington to Washington DC without a car is to train which takes 8h 47m and costs $140 - $310.

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

It takes approximately 4h 58m to get from Arlington to Washington DC, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Arlington to Washington DC bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Arlington to Washington DC train from?

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

Train or bus from Arlington to Washington DC?

The best way to get from Arlington to Washington DC is to train which takes 8h 47m and costs $140 - $310. Alternatively, you can bus via New York, which costs $130 - $260 and takes 11h 8m.

Where does the Arlington to Washington DC bus arrive?

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

Where does the Arlington to Washington DC train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Arlington to Washington DC?

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

Where can I stay near Washington DC?

There are 1588+ hotels available in Washington DC.

Arlington to Washington DC - 11 ways to travel via train, and line 77 bus

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

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Line 77 bus, subway to Boston Logan Airport, fly to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
best
1. Take the bus from Massachusetts Ave @ Academy St to Massachusetts Ave @ Upland Rdbus
2. Take the subway from Porter to South Stationsubway
3. Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane BOS - DCA
4h 58m
$499–1,414
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Boston to Washington Union Stationbus FlixBus N2605
11h 39m
$77–150
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Boston to Washington Union Stationtrain Acela
8h 47m
$147–310
Bus via New York
1. Take the bus from Cambridge - Alewife Station to Manhattan, NYbus Cambridge
2. Take the bus from New York, NY - 34th Street between 9th Avenue and Dyer Avenue to Washington, DC - Union Station Bus Terminalbus New York
11h 8m
$130–257
Drive 430.8 mi
1. Drive from Arlington to Washington DCcar 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 McPherson Square, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platformsubway
5h 24m
$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 34m
$150–1,565
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
6h 15m
$92–497
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
6h 3m
$110–626
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 39m
$91–1,027
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 57m
$127–910

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

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Distance: 417.5 mi
Duration: 4h 58m

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

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. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Massachusetts Ave @ Academy St to Washington DC via Alewife, Cambridge - Alewife Station, Manhattan, NY, New York, NY - 34th Street between 9th Avenue and Dyer Avenue, Washington, DC - Union Station Bus Terminal, N Capitol St NE+Massachusetts Av NE, and 10 St NW+Pennsylvania Av NW in around 11h 8m.

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