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How to get fromHoward University to Bostonby train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, plane, train, or bus

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There are 8 ways to get from Howard University to Boston by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, plane, train, or bus

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Washington Union Station to Bostontrain train Acela
    8h 12m
    $254–395

  2. Train to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, fly to Theodore Francis Green State Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Washington Union Station to BWI Thurgood Marshalltrain train
    2. Fly from Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI) to Theodore Francis Green State Airport (PVD)plane plane BWI - PVD
    3. Take the train from TF Green Airport to South Stationtrain train
    6h 11m
    $58–878

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Bostonbus bus FlixBus N2605
    10h 45m
    $77–132

  4. Drive  431.1 mi

    1. Drive from Howard University to Bostoncar car 431.1 mi
    8h 7m
    $79–114

  5. Fly Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Theodore Francis Green State Airport, train

    1. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Theodore Francis Green State Airport (PVD)plane plane DCA - PVD
    2. Take the train from TF Green Airport to South Stationtrain train
    5h 35m
    $72–410

  6. Bus via New York

    1. Take the bus from Washington to New Yorkbus bus Ppb 8709 / ...
    2. Take the bus from New York to Bostonbus bus Ppb 5623 / ...
    10h 48m
    $97–172

  7. Fly Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Manchester Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Manchester Airport (MHT)plane plane DCA - MHT
    2. Take the bus from Boston Manchester Airport to Bostonbus bus
    5h 40m
    $97–568

  8. Train to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Washington Union Station to BWI Thurgood Marshalltrain train
    2. Fly from Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI) to Manchester Airport (MHT)plane plane BWI - MHT
    3. Take the bus from Boston Manchester Airport to Bostonbus bus
    6h 9m
    $78–986

Howard University to Boston by foot, subway, and train (Amtrak)

Calendar103Weekly Services
Duration8h 12mAverage Duration
Ticket$254Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 458.8 mi
  • Duration: 8h 12m

What companies run services between Howard University, DC, USA and Boston, MA, USA?

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. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from Washington Union Station to Boston twice daily. Tickets cost $75–120 and the journey takes 9h 25m. Greyhound USA also services this route once daily.

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