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How to get fromBoston to Washingtonby plane, train, train (Amtrak), bus, car, shuttle, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

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There are 7 ways to get from Boston to Washington by plane, train, train (Amtrak), bus, car, shuttle, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

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  1. Fly Boston Logan Airport to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport, train

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    1. Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)plane plane BOS - STL
    2. Take the train from St. Louis to Washington Stationtrain train
    5h 39m
    $383–881

  2. Bus to Manchester Airport, fly to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Boston to Boston Manchester Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MHT) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)plane plane MHT - STL
    3. Take the train from St. Louis to Washington Stationtrain train
    9h 19m
    $187–853

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Boston to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Lake Shore Limited
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Washington Stationtrain train Lincoln Service Missouri River Runner
    29h 49m
    $432–890

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from South Station to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from St. Louis to Washington Stationtrain train
    30h 41m
    $216–459

  5. Drive 1,201.1 mi

    1. Drive from Boston to Washingtoncar car 1,201.1 mi
    21h 21m
    $220–317

  6. Fly Boston Logan Airport to Columbia Regional Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Columbia Regional Airport (COU)plane plane BOS - COU
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Columbia to Warrenton, MOshuttle bus
    8h 36m
    $223–629

  7. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Boston to Newark Penn Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Washingtonbus bus
    30h 55m
    $197–380

Boston to Washington by train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration29h 49mAverage Duration
Ticket$432Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,108.8 mi
  • Duration: 5h 39m

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

You can take a train from Boston to Washington Station via Chicago Union Station in around 29h 49m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Boston to Washington via Newark Penn Station and St Louis Bus Station in around 30h 55m.

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