There are 10 ways to get from Harvard University to Washington by plane, train (Amtrak), bus, car, subway, train, or bus (Flixbus, Greyhound)
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Fly Boston Logan Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
best- Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane BOS - DCA
3h 28m$493–1,207Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Boston to Washington Union Stationbus FlixBus N2605
11h 12m$67–132Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Boston to Washington Union Stationtrain Acela
8h 11m$122–272Bus via New York
- Take the bus from Boston to New Yorkbus Ppb 5774 / ...
- Take the bus from New York to Washingtonbus Ppb 8629 / ...
10h 49m$107–217Drive 431.1 mi
- Drive from Harvard University to Washingtoncar 431.1 mi
8h 11m$79–114Fly Boston Logan Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport, subway
- Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane BOS - IAD
- Take the subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platformsubway
4h 17m$505–1,110Fly Boston Logan Airport to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, train
- Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI)plane BOS - BWI
- Take the train from BWI Thurgood Marshall to Washington Union Stationtrain
4h 18m$145–1,509Train to Theodore Francis Green State Airport, fly to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Take the train from South Station to TF Green Airporttrain
- Fly from Theodore Francis Green State Airport (PVD) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane PVD - DCA
5h 30m$86–498Bus to Manchester Airport, fly to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Take the bus from Boston to Boston Manchester Airportbus
- Fly from Manchester Airport (MHT) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane MHT - DCA
5h 13m$109–666Train via New York (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Boston to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain Northeast Regional
- Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Washington Union Stationtrain Acela
8h 21m$112–892
Harvard University to Washington by foot, subway, and train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Harvard University to Washington is to bus which costs $65 - $140 and takes 11h 12m.
The fastest way to get from Harvard University to Washington is to fly which takes 3h 28m and costs $490 - $1,300.
No, there is no direct bus from Harvard University to Washington. However, there are services departing from Boston and arriving at Washington via New York. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 49m.
No, there is no direct train from Harvard University to Washington station. However, there are services departing from Harvard and arriving at Washington Union Station via Boston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 11m.
The distance between Harvard University and Washington is 410 miles. The road distance is 433.6 miles.
The best way to get from Harvard University to Washington without a car is to train which takes 8h 11m and costs $120 - $280.
It takes approximately 3h 28m to get from Harvard University to Washington, including transfers.
Harvard University to Washington bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, depart from Boston station.
Harvard University to Washington train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, depart from Boston station.
The best way to get from Harvard University to Washington is to fly which takes 3h 28m and costs $490 - $1,300. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $120 - $280 and takes 8h 11m, you could also bus via New York, which costs $100 - $220 and takes 10h 49m.
What companies run services between Harvard University, 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.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Boston Logan Airport to Baltimore-Washington International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–400
Flights from Theodore Francis Green State Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–480
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Boston to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 1m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $100–900
- Schedules at
- Amtrak Acela
- Website
- Amtrak
- Business Class
- $100–550
- First Class
- $310–900
Train from BWI Thurgood Marshall to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 26 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $6–550
- Schedules at
- Amtrak Acela
- Website
- Amtrak
- Business Class
- $6–440
- First Class
- $100–550
Train from Boston to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 49m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $50–750
- Schedules at
- Amtrak Acela
- Website
- Amtrak
- Business Class
- $50–490
- First Class
- $200–750
Train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $50–750
- Schedules at
- Amtrak Acela
- Website
- Amtrak
- Business Class
- $50–490
- First Class
- $200–750
- Phone
- 1-800-343-9999
- Website
- Peter Pan
Bus from Boston to New York
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $45–95
- Website
- Peter Pan
Bus from New York to Washington
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $60–120
- Website
- Peter Pan
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More Questions & Answers
Harvard University to Washington bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, arrive at New York station.
Harvard University to Washington train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, arrive at Washington Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Harvard University to Washington is 434 miles. It takes approximately 8h 11m to drive from Harvard University to Washington.
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