What is the cheapest way to get from Cambridge to Washington?

The cheapest way to get from Cambridge to Washington is to bus via New York which costs $70 - $150 and takes 10h 1m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cambridge to Washington is to fly which takes 3h 2m and costs $490 - $1,500.

Is there a direct bus between Cambridge and Washington?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Boston and arriving at Washington Union Station station. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 9h 45m.

Is there a direct train between Cambridge and Washington?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Boston and arriving at Washington Union Station station. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 6h 56m.

How far is it from Cambridge to Washington?

The distance between Cambridge and Washington is 406 miles. The road distance is 434 miles.

How do I travel from Cambridge to Washington without a car?

The best way to get from Cambridge to Washington without a car is to train which takes 6h 56m and costs $140 - $300.

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

It takes approximately 3h 2m to get from Cambridge to Washington, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cambridge to Washington bus from?

Cambridge to Washington bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Boston station.

Where do I catch the Cambridge to Washington train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Cambridge to Washington?

The best way to get from Cambridge to Washington is to fly which takes 3h 2m and costs $490 - $1,500. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $140 - $300 and takes 6h 56m, you could also bus, which costs $75 - $150 and takes 9h 45m.

Where does the Cambridge to Washington bus arrive?

Cambridge to Washington bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Washington Union Station.

Where does the Cambridge to Washington train arrive?

Cambridge to Washington train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, arrive at Washington Union Station.

Can I drive from Cambridge to Washington?

Yes, the driving distance between Cambridge to Washington is 434 miles. It takes approximately 8h 11m to drive from Cambridge to Washington.

How do I get a train ticket from Cambridge to Washington?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Cambridge to Washington?

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There are 9 ways to get from Cambridge to Washington by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, subway, train, or bus (Greyhound)

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Fly Boston Logan Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
best
1. Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane BOS - DCA
3h 2m
$499–1,409
Train to Theodore Francis Green State Airport, fly to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Back Bay to TF Green Airporttrain
2. Fly from Theodore Francis Green State Airport (PVD) to Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI)plane PVD - BWI
3. Take the train from BWI Thurgood Marshall to Washington Union Stationtrain
5h 7m
$67–927
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Boston to Washington Union Stationtrain Acela
6h 56m
$140–300
Bus
1. Take the bus from Boston to Washington Union Stationbus FlixBus N2605
9h 45m
$75–150
Drive 431.5 mi
1. Drive from Cambridge to Washingtoncar 431.5 mi
8h 11m
$79–114
Fly Boston Logan Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport, subway
1. Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane BOS - IAD
2. Take the subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platformsubway
3h 50m
$511–1,112
Fly Boston Logan Airport to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, train
1. Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI)plane BOS - BWI
2. Take the train from BWI Thurgood Marshall to Washington Union Stationtrain
3h 51m
$151–1,561
Train to Theodore Francis Green State Airport, fly to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
1. Take the train from Back Bay to TF Green Airporttrain
2. Fly from Theodore Francis Green State Airport (PVD) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane PVD - DCA
4h 7m
$85–485
Bus via New York
1. Take the bus from South Station to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus Boston
2. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Union Stationbus New York
10h 1m
$72–147

Cambridge to Washington by train (Amtrak)

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6h 56mAverage Duration

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Distance: 403.6 mi
Duration: 3h 2m

What companies run services between Cambridge, MA, USA and Washington, DC, USA?

American Airlines, JetBlue Airways, and Delta fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) hourly. Alternatively, Amtrak Acela operates a train from Boston to Washington Union Station every 4 hours. Tickets cost $100–900 and the journey takes 6h 56m. Amtrak also services this route every 4 hours.

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