What is the cheapest way to get from Boston to National Harbor?

The cheapest way to get from Boston to National Harbor is to bus via New York which costs $75 - $150 and takes 10h 53m.

What is the fastest way to get from Boston to National Harbor?

The fastest way to get from Boston to National Harbor is to fly which takes 2h 30m and costs $550 - $1,100.

Is there a direct bus between Boston and National Harbor?

No, there is no direct bus from Boston station to National Harbor. However, there are services departing from South Station and arriving at St George Bl+Waterfront St via Port Authority Bus Terminal, Massachusetts Av NE+1 St NE and Anacostia+Bay G. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 53m.

Is there a direct train between Boston and National Harbor?

No, there is no direct train from Boston to National Harbor station. However, there are services departing from Boston and arriving at Washington Union Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 31m.

How far is it from Boston to National Harbor?

The distance between Boston and National Harbor is 412 miles. The road distance is 441.8 miles.

How do I travel from Boston to National Harbor without a car?

The best way to get from Boston to National Harbor without a car is to train which takes 8h 31m and costs $150 - $300.

How long does it take to get from Boston to National Harbor?

It takes approximately 2h 30m to get from Boston to National Harbor, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Boston to National Harbor bus from?

Boston to National Harbor bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, depart from South Station.

Where do I catch the Boston to National Harbor train from?

Boston to National Harbor train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, depart from Boston station.

Train, bus or fly from Boston to National Harbor?

The best way to get from Boston to National Harbor is to fly which takes 2h 30m and costs $550 - $1,100. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $150 - $300 and takes 8h 31m, you could also bus via New York, which costs $75 - $150 and takes 10h 53m.

Where does the Boston to National Harbor bus arrive?

Boston to National Harbor bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, arrive at Port Authority Bus Terminal station.

Where does the Boston to National Harbor train arrive?

Boston to National Harbor train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, arrive at Washington Union Station.

Can I drive from Boston to National Harbor?

Yes, the driving distance between Boston to National Harbor is 442 miles. It takes approximately 8h 18m to drive from Boston to National Harbor.

Where can I stay near National Harbor?

There are 1434+ hotels available in National Harbor.

Boston to National Harbor - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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There are 7 ways to get from Boston to National Harbor by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, subway, bus, 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 30m
$559–1,097
Bus via New York
cheapest
1. Take the bus from South Station to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus Boston
2. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Union Stationbus New York
10h 53m
$77–145
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Boston to Washington Union Stationtrain Acela
8h 31m
$153–299
Drive 439.3 mi
1. Drive from Boston to National Harborcar 439.3 mi
8h 18m
$81–116
Fly to Washington Dulles International Airport, subway, bus
1. Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane BOS - IAD
2. Take the subway from Rosslyn, Blue/Orange/Silver Track 2 Platform to King St-Old Town, Yellow/Blue Line Center Platformsubway
3. Take the bus from King St-Old Town+Bay J to St George Bl+Waterfront Stbus
3h 31m
$513–1,069
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
9h 15m
$129–873
Bus
1. Take the bus from Boston to Washington Union Stationbus FlixBus N2605
11h 15m
$78–144

Boston to National Harbor by train and bus (Amtrak)

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8h 31mAverage Duration

$153Cheapest Price

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Distance: 409.3 mi
Duration: 2h 30m

What companies run services between Boston, MA, USA and National Harbor, MD, 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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