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

The cheapest way to get from Boston to Washington is to drive which costs $60 - $90 and takes 7h 42m.

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

The fastest way to get from Boston to Washington is to taxi and fly which takes 1h 52m and costs $180 - $800.

Is there a direct bus between Boston and Washington?

No, there is no direct bus from Boston to Washington station. However, there are services departing from Springville, Ny and arriving at Washington Union Station via Pittsburgh Intermodal Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 21m.

Is there a direct train between Boston and Washington?

No, there is no direct train from Boston station to Washington station. However, there are services departing from Buffalo Depew Station and arriving at Washington Union Station via Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 51m.

How far is it from Boston to Washington?

The distance between Boston and Washington is 324 miles. The road distance is 329.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Boston to Washington without a car is to train which takes 11h 51m and costs $280 - $550.

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

It takes approximately 1h 52m to get from Boston to Washington, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Boston to Washington bus from?

Boston to Washington bus services, operated by Trailways, depart from Springville, Ny station.

Where do I catch the Boston to Washington train from?

Boston to Washington train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Buffalo Depew Station.

Train or bus from Boston to Washington?

The best way to get from Boston to Washington is to train which takes 11h 51m and costs $280 - $550. Alternatively, you can bus via Pittsburgh, which costs $130 - $340 and takes 13h 21m.

Where does the Boston to Washington bus arrive?

Boston to Washington bus services, operated by Trailways, arrive at Pittsburgh, Pa station.

Where does the Boston to Washington train arrive?

Boston to Washington train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station.

Can I drive from Boston to Washington?

Yes, the driving distance between Boston to Washington is 330 miles. It takes approximately 7h 42m to drive from Boston to Washington.

Where can I stay near Washington?

There are 1635+ hotels available in Washington.

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There are 8 ways to get from Boston to Washington by taxi, plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, subway, train, bus, or bus (Flixbus)

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Taxi, fly to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
best
1. Take the taxi from Boston to Buffalo-Airport-BUFtaxi
2. Fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane BUF - DCA
1h 52m
$184–755
Drive 327.8 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Boston to Washingtoncar 327.8 mi
7h 42m
$60–87
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Buffalo Depew Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain Empire Service / ...
2. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Washington Union Stationtrain Acela
11h 51m
$287–531
Bus via Pittsburgh
1. Take the bus from Springville, Ny to Pittsburgh, Pabus 530
2. Take the bus from Pittsburgh Intermodal Station to Washington Union Stationbus Greyhound US0164 / ...
13h 21m
$139–340
Taxi, fly to Washington Dulles International Airport, subway
1. Take the taxi from Boston to Buffalo-Airport-BUFtaxi
2. Fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane BUF - IAD
3. Take the subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platformsubway
2h 45m
$151–518
Taxi, fly to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, train
1. Take the taxi from Boston to Buffalo-Airport-BUFtaxi
2. Fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI)plane BUF - BWI
3. Take the train from BWI Thurgood Marshall to Washington Union Stationtrain
2h 48m
$166–1,147
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Springville, Ny to Pittsburgh, Pabus 530
2. Take the train from Pittsburgh Amtrak Station to Washington Union Stationtrain Floridian
16h 1m
$194–470
Bus (Flixbus)
1. Take the bus from Buffalo to Ithacabus FlixBus 2685 / ...
2. Take the bus from Ithaca to Washington Union Stationbus FlixBus 2682
17h 10m
$144–233

Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) flights

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Distance: 321.6 mi
Duration: 1h 52m

What companies run services between Boston, NY, USA and Washington, DC, USA?

You can take a vehicle from Boston to Washington Union Station via Buffalo Depew Station and Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station in around 11h 51m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Boston to Washington Union Station via Springville, Ny and Pittsburgh Intermodal Station in around 13h 21m.

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