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 $25 - $40 and takes 2h 47m.

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

The fastest way to get from Boston to Washington is to bus and taxi which takes 2h 12m and costs $180 - $230.

Is there a direct bus between Boston and Washington?

No, there is no direct bus from Boston to Washington. However, there are services departing from Boston and arriving at E Main St @ Phoenix St via Hartford Union Station and Main St @ Atheneum Sq. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 16m.

How far is it from Boston to Washington?

The distance between Boston and Washington is 148 miles. The road distance is 140.8 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 bus and taxi which takes 2h 12m and costs $180 - $230.

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

It takes approximately 2h 12m 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 Greyhound USA, depart from Boston station.

Where does the Boston to Washington bus arrive?

Boston to Washington bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Hartford Union Station.

Can I drive from Boston to Washington?

Yes, the driving distance between Boston to Washington is 141 miles. It takes approximately 2h 47m to drive from Boston to Washington.

Where can I stay near Washington?

There are 75+ hotels available in Washington.

Boston to Washington - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, taxi, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Boston to Washington by bus, taxi, train, car, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

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Bus, taxi
best
1. Take the bus from Boston Airport to Canton Park & Ridebus Mansfield to Logan Airport
2. Take the taxi from Canton Park & Ride to Washingtontaxi
2h 12m
$182–222
Drive 140 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Boston to Washingtoncar 140 mi
2h 47m
$26–37
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Boston to New Haventrain Northeast Regional
2. Take the bus from Church St @ Chapel St to Grand St @ State Stbus 229
4h 49m
$48–669
Bus
1. Take the bus from Boston to Hartford Union Stationbus Greyhound US0230 / ...
2. Take the bus from Main St @ Atheneum Sq to E Main St @ Phoenix Stbus 928
4h 16m
$29–53

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Distance: 147.5 mi
Duration: 2h 12m

What companies run services between Boston, MA, USA and Washington, CT, USA?

You can take a bus from Boston to Washington via Hartford Union Station, Main St @ Atheneum Sq, and E Main St @ Phoenix St in around 4h 16m.

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