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 50m.

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

The fastest way to get from Boston to Washington is to drive which takes 2h 50m and costs $25 - $40.

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 Asylum St @ Bushnell Park and Main St @ Atheneum Sq. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 11m.

Is there a direct train between Boston and Washington?

No, there is no direct train from Boston to Washington. However, there are services departing from Boston and arriving at Waterbury via Bridgeport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 47m.

How far is it from Boston to Washington?

The distance between Boston and Washington is 155 miles. The road distance is 140.5 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 which takes 4h 11m and costs $30 - $60.

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

It takes approximately 4h 11m 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 Peter Pan Bus Lines, depart from Boston station.

Where do I catch the Boston to Washington train from?

Boston to Washington train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Boston station.

Train or bus from Boston to Washington?

The best way to get from Boston to Washington is to bus which takes 4h 11m and costs $30 - $60. Alternatively, you can train via Bridgeport, which costs $65 - $140 and takes 4h 47m.

Where does the Boston to Washington bus arrive?

Boston to Washington bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, arrive at Hartford station.

Where does the Boston to Washington train arrive?

Boston to Washington train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Bridgeport Amtrak Station.

Can I drive from Boston to Washington?

Yes, the driving distance between Boston to Washington is 140 miles. It takes approximately 2h 50m to drive from Boston to Washington.

Where can I stay near Washington?

There are 77+ hotels available in Washington.

Boston to Washington - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 6 ways to get from Boston to Washington by bus, train (Amtrak), car, train, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Boston to Hartfordbus Ppb 5774 / ...
2. Take the bus from Main St @ Atheneum Sq to E Main St @ Phoenix Stbus 928
4h 11m
$33–57
Drive 139.6 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Boston to Washingtoncar 139.6 mi
2h 50m
$26–37
Train via Bridgeport
1. Take the train from Boston to Bridgeport Amtrak Stationtrain Northeast Regional
2. Take the train from Bridgeport to Waterburytrain Waterbury
4h 47m
$68–131
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
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Boston to New Haventrain Northeast Regional
5h 17m
$53–679
Bus via Hawley St @ North St
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
5h 31m
$29–50

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Distance: 153.6 mi
Duration: 4h 11m

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

You can take a bus from Boston to Washington via Hartford, Asylum St @ Bushnell Park, Main St @ Atheneum Sq, and E Main St @ Phoenix St in around 4h 11m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Boston to Washington via Bridgeport Amtrak Station, Bridgeport, and Waterbury in around 4h 47m.

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