There are 7 ways to get from Howard University to Boston by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, train, subway, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
best- Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)plane DCA - BOS
3h 3m$493–1,204Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Bostonbus FlixBus N2605
10h 45m$72–122Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Washington Union Station to Bostontrain Acela
8h 6m$112–272Drive 431.1 mi
- Drive from Howard University to Bostoncar 431.1 mi
8h 7m$79–114Train to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Washington Union Station to BWI Thurgood Marshalltrain
- Fly from Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)plane BWI - BOS
3h 39m$144–1,502Subway to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly
- Take the subway from L'Enfant Plaza, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Center Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platformsubway
- Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)plane IAD - BOS
4h 6m$504–1,105Bus via New York
- Take the bus from Washington to New Yorkbus Ppb 8709 / ...
- Take the bus from New York to Bostonbus Ppb 5623 / ...
10h 48m$97–177
Howard University to Boston by foot, bus, and train (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Howard University to Boston is to bus which costs $70 - $130 and takes 10h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Howard University to Boston is to fly which takes 3h 3m and costs $490 - $1,200.
No, there is no direct bus from Howard University to Boston. However, there are services departing from Florida Av NW+7 St NW and arriving at Boston via Washington Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 45m.
No, there is no direct train from Howard University station to Boston. However, there are services departing from Washington Union Station and arriving at Boston via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 6m.
The distance between Howard University and Boston is 408 miles. The road distance is 433.6 miles.
The best way to get from Howard University to Boston without a car is to train which takes 8h 6m and costs $110 - $280.
It takes approximately 3h 3m to get from Howard University to Boston, including transfers.
Howard University to Boston bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Washington Union Station.
Howard University to Boston train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, depart from Washington Union Station.
The best way to get from Howard University to Boston is to fly which takes 3h 3m and costs $490 - $1,200. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $110 - $280 and takes 8h 6m, you could also bus, which costs $70 - $130 and takes 10h 45m.
What companies run services between Howard University, DC, USA and Boston, MA, USA?
American Airlines, JetBlue Airways, and Delta fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS) hourly. Alternatively, Amtrak Acela operates a train from Washington Union Station to Boston every 4 hours. Tickets cost $100–900 and the journey takes 6h 57m. Amtrak also services this route every 3 hours.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Baltimore-Washington International Airport to Boston Logan Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–400
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Washington Union Station to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 57m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $100–900
- Schedules at
- Amtrak Acela
- Website
- Amtrak
- Business Class
- $100–550
- First Class
- $310–900
Train from Washington Union Station to BWI Thurgood Marshall
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $6–550
- Schedules at
- Amtrak Acela
- Website
- Amtrak
- Business Class
- $6–440
- First Class
- $100–550
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Washington Union Station to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $70–110
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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Booking & Getting There
Howard University to Boston bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Boston station.
Howard University to Boston train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, arrive at Boston station.
Yes, the driving distance between Howard University to Boston is 434 miles. It takes approximately 8h 7m to drive from Howard University to Boston.
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