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

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There are 8 ways to get from Boston to Washington by ferry, plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, train, or bus

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  1. Ferry, fly to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport

    best
    1. Take the ferry from Long Wharf to Logan Airport Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    2. Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)plane plane BOS - SEA
    8h 40m
    $197–503

  2. Ferry, fly to Spokane International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Take the ferry from Long Wharf to Logan Airport Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    2. Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Spokane International Airport (GEG)plane plane BOS - GEG
    10h 21m
    $156–712

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Boston to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Seattletrain train
    2d 21h
    $1,762–2,763

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Boston to New York Midtownbus bus
    2. Take the bus from New York Midtown to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Denver Union Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Seattle Bus Stationbus bus
    3d 5h
    $606–912

  5. Drive  2,994.4 mi

    1. Drive from Boston to Seattlecar car 2,994.4 mi
    2d 1h
    $547–790

  6. Ferry, fly to Portland International Airport

    1. Take the ferry from Long Wharf to Logan Airport Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    2. Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Portland International Airport (PDX)plane plane BOS - PDX
    9h 12m
    $222–508

  7. Ferry, fly to Tri-Cities Airport

    1. Take the ferry from Long Wharf to Logan Airport Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    2. Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Tri-Cities Airport (PSC)plane plane BOS - PSC
    9h 52m
    $164–710

  8. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Boston to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Albany to Toronto Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Toronto Union Station to Vancouvertrain train
    4. Take the bus from Vancouver Waterfront Station, BC to Seattle, WA - Convention centrebus bus
    5d
    $962–1,994

Boston to Washington by train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration2d 21hAverage Duration
Ticket$1,762Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,505 mi
  • Duration: 8h 40m

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

You can take a train from Boston to Seattle via Chicago Union Station in around 2d 21h. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Boston to 4th Ave & Madison St via New York Midtown, Chicago Bus Station, Denver Union Station, Seattle Bus Station, and SODO Busway & S Royal Brougham Way in around 3d 5h.

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