What is the cheapest way to get from Ballston to Boston?

The cheapest way to get from Ballston to Boston is to bus which costs $75 - $130 and takes 11h 3m.

What is the fastest way to get from Ballston to Boston?

The fastest way to get from Ballston to Boston is to fly which takes 2h 53m and costs $490 - $1,300.

Is there a direct bus between Ballston and Boston?

No, there is no direct bus from Ballston to Boston. However, there are services departing from 11 St NW+F St NW and arriving at Boston via Washington Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 3m.

Is there a direct train between Ballston and Boston?

No, there is no direct train from Ballston to Boston. However, there are services departing from Ballston, Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platform and arriving at Boston via Metro Center, Red Line Track 1 Platform and Washington Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 9m.

How far is it from Ballston to Boston?

The distance between Ballston and Boston is 408 miles. The road distance is 439.9 miles.

How do I travel from Ballston to Boston without a car?

The best way to get from Ballston to Boston without a car is to train which takes 8h 9m and costs $110 - $280.

How long does it take to get from Ballston to Boston?

It takes approximately 2h 53m to get from Ballston to Boston, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ballston to Boston bus from?

Ballston to Boston bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Washington Union Station.

Where do I catch the Ballston to Boston train from?

Ballston to Boston train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, depart from Washington Union Station.

Train, bus or fly from Ballston to Boston?

The best way to get from Ballston to Boston is to fly which takes 2h 53m and costs $490 - $1,300. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $110 - $280 and takes 8h 9m, you could also bus, which costs $75 - $130 and takes 11h 3m.

Where does the Ballston to Boston bus arrive?

Ballston to Boston bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Boston station.

Where does the Ballston to Boston train arrive?

Ballston to Boston train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, arrive at Boston station.

Can I drive from Ballston to Boston?

Yes, the driving distance between Ballston to Boston is 440 miles. It takes approximately 8h 18m to drive from Ballston to Boston.

Where can I stay near Boston?

There are 1763+ hotels available in Boston.

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There are 7 ways to get from Ballston to Boston by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, subway, or bus

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Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
best
1. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)plane DCA - BOS
2h 53m
$494–1,205
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Bostonbus FlixBus N2605
11h 3m
$75–125
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Washington Union Station to Bostontrain Acela
8h 9m
$113–273
Drive 437.3 mi
1. Drive from Ballston to Bostoncar 437.3 mi
8h 18m
$80–116
Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport
1. Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)plane IAD - BOS
3h 19m
$502–1,103
Subway to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, fly
1. Take the subway from Ballston, Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platform to New Carrollton, Orange/Silver Line Center Platformsubway
2. Fly from Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)plane BWI - BOS
3h 52m
$144–961
Bus via New York
1. Take the bus from Washington to New Yorkbus Ppb 8709 / ...
2. Take the bus from New York to Bostonbus Ppb 5623 / ...
11h 14m
$99–180

Ballston to Boston by subway and train (Amtrak)

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8h 9mAverage Duration

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Distance: 405.3 mi
Duration: 2h 53m

What companies run services between Ballston, VA, USA and Boston, MA, USA?

American Airlines, JetBlue Airways, and Delta fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS) hourly. Alternatively, Amtrak Acela operates a train from Washington Union Station to Boston every 4 hours. Tickets cost $100–900 and the journey takes 6h 57m. Amtrak also services this route every 3 hours.

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