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

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  1. Fly to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport

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    1. Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)plane plane BOS - SEA
    7h 4m
    $201–493

  2. Fly to Tri-Cities Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Tri-Cities Airport (PSC)plane plane BOS - PSC
    8h 21m
    $160–650

  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
    $891–2,028

  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 2h
    $483–921

  5. Drive 2,994.4 mi

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

  6. Fly to Spokane International Airport

    1. Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Spokane International Airport (GEG)plane plane BOS - GEG
    8h 15m
    $168–645

  7. Fly to Portland International Airport

    1. Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Portland International Airport (PDX)plane plane BOS - PDX
    8h 20m
    $216–486

  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
    $910–1,954

Boston to Washington by train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration2d 21hAverage Duration
Ticket$891Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,496.4 mi
  • Duration: 7h 4m

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

Alaska Airlines, Inc., JetBlue Airways, and two other airlines fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a train from Boston to Seattle via Chicago Union Station in around 2d 21h.

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