What is the cheapest way to get from Boston to American University?

The cheapest way to get from Boston to American University is to bus which costs $70 - $140 and takes 10h 58m.

What is the fastest way to get from Boston to American University?

The fastest way to get from Boston to American University is to fly which takes 2h 26m and costs $490 - $1,200.

Is there a direct bus between Boston and American University?

No, there is no direct bus from Boston to American University. However, there are services departing from Boston and arriving at Wisconsin Av NW+Rodman St NW via New York and Massachusetts Av NE+1 St NE. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 42m.

Is there a direct train between Boston and American University?

No, there is no direct train from Boston to American University. However, there are services departing from Boston and arriving at Tenleytown, Red Line Center Platform via Union Station, Red Line Center Platform. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 34m.

How far is it from Boston to American University?

The distance between Boston and American University is 412 miles. The road distance is 436.6 miles.

How do I travel from Boston to American University without a car?

The best way to get from Boston to American University without a car is to train which takes 7h 34m and costs $120 - $280.

How long does it take to get from Boston to American University?

It takes approximately 2h 26m to get from Boston to American University, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Boston to American University bus from?

Boston to American University bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, depart from Boston station.

Where do I catch the Boston to American University train from?

Boston to American University train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, depart from Boston station.

Train, bus or fly from Boston to American University?

The best way to get from Boston to American University is to fly which takes 2h 26m and costs $490 - $1,200. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $120 - $280 and takes 7h 34m, you could also bus via New York, which costs $110 - $220 and takes 10h 42m.

Where does the Boston to American University bus arrive?

Boston to American University bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, arrive at New York station.

Where does the Boston to American University train arrive?

Boston to American University train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, arrive at Washington Union Station.

Can I drive from Boston to American University?

Yes, the driving distance between Boston to American University is 437 miles. It takes approximately 8h 12m to drive from Boston to American University.

Where can I stay near American University?

There are 1626+ hotels available in American University.

Boston to American University - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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

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Fly to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
best
1. Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane BOS - DCA
2h 26m
$499–1,184
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Boston to Washington Union Stationbus FlixBus N2605
10h 58m
$71–133
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Boston to Washington Union Stationtrain Acela
7h 34m
$127–273
Bus via New York
1. Take the bus from Boston to New Yorkbus Ppb 5774 / ...
2. Take the bus from New York to Washingtonbus Ppb 8629 / ...
10h 42m
$112–216
Drive 434 mi
1. Drive from Boston to American Universitycar 434 mi
8h 12m
$80–115
Fly 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
2h 55m
$513–1,080
Fly 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
3h 3m
$154–1,479
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
7h 53m
$119–860

Boston to American University by train, subway, bus, and foot (Amtrak)

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Distance: 410 mi
Duration: 2h 26m

What companies run services between Boston, MA, USA and American University, 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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