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

The cheapest way to get from Cambridge to Washington DC is to bus via New York which costs $70 - $150 and takes 10h 21m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cambridge to Washington DC is to fly which takes 3h 36m and costs $500 - $1,500.

Is there a direct bus between Cambridge and Washington DC?

No, there is no direct bus from Cambridge to Washington DC. However, there are services departing from Boston and arriving at 10 St NW+Pennsylvania Av NW via N Capitol St NE+Massachusetts Av NE. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 20m.

Is there a direct train between Cambridge and Washington DC?

No, there is no direct train from Cambridge to Washington DC. However, there are services departing from Boston and arriving at Metro Center, Red Line Track 2 Platform via Union Station, Red Line Center Platform. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 16m.

How far is it from Cambridge to Washington DC?

The distance between Cambridge and Washington DC is 413 miles. The road distance is 434 miles.

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

The best way to get from Cambridge to Washington DC without a car is to train which takes 7h 16m and costs $140 - $310.

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

It takes approximately 3h 36m to get from Cambridge to Washington DC, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cambridge to Washington DC bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Cambridge to Washington DC train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Cambridge to Washington DC?

The best way to get from Cambridge to Washington DC is to fly which takes 3h 36m and costs $500 - $1,500. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $140 - $310 and takes 7h 16m, you could also bus, which costs $75 - $150 and takes 10h 20m.

Where does the Cambridge to Washington DC bus arrive?

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

Where does the Cambridge to Washington DC train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Cambridge to Washington DC?

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

Where can I stay near Washington DC?

There are 1635+ hotels available in Washington DC.

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There are 10 ways to get from Cambridge to Washington DC by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, subway, train, bus, 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 36m
$502–1,413
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 27m
$69–930
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Boston to Washington Union Stationtrain Acela
7h 16m
$149–302
Bus
1. Take the bus from Boston to Washington Union Stationbus FlixBus N2605
10h 20m
$78–144
Drive 431.5 mi
1. Drive from Cambridge to Washington DCcar 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 McPherson Square, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platformsubway
4h 2m
$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
4h 12m
$153–1,564
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 41m
$88–489
Bus to Manchester Airport, fly to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
1. Take the bus from Boston to Boston Manchester Airportbus
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MHT) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane MHT - DCA
5h 41m
$107–621
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 21m
$74–150

Cambridge to Washington DC by train, subway, and foot (Amtrak)

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7h 16mAverage Duration

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Distance: 410.7 mi
Duration: 3h 36m

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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