What is the cheapest way to get from Boston to Smithsonian Institution?

The cheapest way to get from Boston to Smithsonian Institution is to bus which costs $75 - $150 and takes 10h 13m.

What is the fastest way to get from Boston to Smithsonian Institution?

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

Is there a direct bus between Boston and Smithsonian Institution?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Boston and arriving at Washington Union Station station. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 9h 45m.

Is there a direct train between Boston and Smithsonian Institution?

No, there is no direct train from Boston to Smithsonian Institution station. However, there are services departing from Boston and arriving at Washington Union Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 34m.

How far is it from Boston to Smithsonian Institution?

The distance between Boston and Smithsonian Institution is 406 miles. The road distance is 436.9 miles.

How do I travel from Boston to Smithsonian Institution without a car?

The best way to get from Boston to Smithsonian Institution without a car is to train which takes 7h 34m and costs $150 - $310.

How long does it take to get from Boston to Smithsonian Institution?

It takes approximately 2h 1m to get from Boston to Smithsonian Institution, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Boston to Smithsonian Institution bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Boston to Smithsonian Institution train from?

Boston to Smithsonian Institution train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, depart from Boston station.

Train, bus or fly from Boston to Smithsonian Institution?

The best way to get from Boston to Smithsonian Institution is to fly which takes 2h 1m and costs $550 - $1,100. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $150 - $310 and takes 7h 34m, you could also bus via New York, which costs $75 - $160 and takes 9h 55m.

Where does the Boston to Smithsonian Institution bus arrive?

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

Where does the Boston to Smithsonian Institution train arrive?

Boston to Smithsonian Institution train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, arrive at Washington Union Station.

Can I drive from Boston to Smithsonian Institution?

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

Where can I stay near Smithsonian Institution?

There are 1619+ hotels available in Smithsonian Institution.

Boston to Smithsonian Institution - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, and bus

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There are 8 ways to get from Boston to Smithsonian Institution by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), 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 1m
$550–1,101
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Boston to Washington Union Stationbus FlixBus N2605
10h 13m
$75–150
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Boston to Washington Union Stationtrain Acela
7h 34m
$153–303
Bus via New York
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
9h 55m
$77–152
Drive 434.4 mi
1. Drive from Boston to Smithsonian Institutioncar 434.4 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 Smithsonian, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platformsubway
2h 40m
$508–1,063
Fly to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, train, subway
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 New Carrollton Amtrak Stationtrain
3. Take the subway from New Carrollton, Orange Line Center Platform to Smithsonian, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platformsubway
2h 51m
$156–934
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 48m
$124–864

Boston to Smithsonian Institution by train, bus, and foot (Amtrak)

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7h 34mAverage Duration

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Distance: 403.2 mi
Duration: 2h 1m

What companies run services between Boston, MA, USA and Smithsonian Institution, 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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