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

The cheapest way to get from Dorchester to Washington is to bus via New York which costs $70 - $160 and takes 10h 6m.

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

The fastest way to get from Dorchester to Washington is to fly which takes 3h 23m and costs $550 - $1,200.

Is there a direct bus between Dorchester and Washington?

No, there is no direct bus from Dorchester station to Washington station. However, there are services departing from South Station and arriving at Union Station via Port Authority Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 6m.

Is there a direct train between Dorchester and Washington?

No, there is no direct train from Dorchester to Washington station. However, there are services departing from Shawmut and arriving at Washington Union Station via Boston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 6m.

How far is it from Dorchester to Washington?

The distance between Dorchester and Washington is 411 miles. The road distance is 437.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Dorchester to Washington without a car is to train which takes 8h 6m and costs $140 - $310.

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

It takes approximately 3h 23m to get from Dorchester to Washington, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Dorchester to Washington bus from?

Dorchester to Washington bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, depart from South Station.

Where do I catch the Dorchester to Washington train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Dorchester to Washington?

The best way to get from Dorchester to Washington is to fly which takes 3h 23m and costs $550 - $1,200. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $140 - $310 and takes 8h 6m, you could also bus via New York, which costs $70 - $160 and takes 10h 6m.

Where does the Dorchester to Washington bus arrive?

Dorchester to Washington bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, arrive at Port Authority Bus Terminal station.

Where does the Dorchester to Washington train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Dorchester to Washington?

Yes, the driving distance between Dorchester to Washington is 437 miles. It takes approximately 8h 20m to drive from Dorchester to Washington.

Where can I stay near Washington?

There are 1406+ hotels available in Washington.

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There are 11 ways to get from Dorchester to Washington by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, train, subway, bus, or bus (Flixbus, 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 23m
$554–1,129
Train to Theodore Francis Green State Airport, fly to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Ruggles 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 4m
$66–927
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Boston to Washington Union Stationtrain Acela
8h 6m
$142–302
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 6m
$72–152
Drive 434.5 mi
1. Drive from Dorchester to Washingtoncar 434.5 mi
8h 20m
$80–115
Train to Theodore Francis Green State Airport, fly to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
1. Take the train from Ruggles to TF Green Airporttrain
2. Fly from Theodore Francis Green State Airport (PVD) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane PVD - DCA
4h 4m
$79–455
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
4h 11m
$506–1,132
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
$156–1,531
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 7m
$100–568
Train via New York (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Boston to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain Northeast Regional
2. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Washington Union Stationtrain Acela
8h 17m
$122–902
Bus
1. Take the bus from Boston to Washington Union Stationbus FlixBus N2605
10h 57m
$77–152

Dorchester to Washington by subway and train (Amtrak)

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8h 6mAverage Duration

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Distance: 408.8 mi
Duration: 3h 23m

What companies run services between Dorchester, 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 7h 1m. Amtrak also services this route every 4 hours.

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