What is the cheapest way to get from South Station to Washington?

The cheapest way to get from South Station to Washington is to bus which costs $75 - $150 and takes 9h 45m.

What is the fastest way to get from South Station to Washington?

The fastest way to get from South Station to Washington is to fly which takes 2h 54m and costs $550 - $1,200.

Is there a direct bus between South Station and Washington?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Boston and arriving at Washington Union Station station. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 9h 45m.

Is there a direct train between South Station and Washington?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Boston and arriving at Washington Union Station station. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 7h 1m.

How far is it from South Station to Washington?

The distance between South Station and Washington is 407 miles. The road distance is 436 miles.

How do I travel from South Station to Washington without a car?

The best way to get from South Station to Washington without a car is to train which takes 7h 1m and costs $140 - $300.

How long does it take to get from South Station to Washington?

It takes approximately 2h 54m to get from South Station to Washington, including transfers.

Where do I catch the South Station to Washington bus from?

South Station to Washington bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Boston station.

Where do I catch the South Station to Washington train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from South Station to Washington?

The best way to get from South Station to Washington is to fly which takes 2h 54m and costs $550 - $1,200. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $140 - $300 and takes 7h 1m, you could also bus via New York, which costs $120 - $180 and takes 9h 35m.

Where does the South Station to Washington bus arrive?

South Station to Washington bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at New York station.

Where does the South Station to Washington train arrive?

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

Can I drive from South Station to Washington?

Yes, the driving distance between South Station to Washington is 436 miles. It takes approximately 8h 11m to drive from South Station to Washington.

How do I get a train ticket from South Station to Washington?

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How do I get a bus ticket from South Station to Washington?

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There are 11 ways to get from South Station 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
1. Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane BOS - DCA
2h 54m
$552–1,127
Train to Theodore Francis Green State Airport, fly to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, train
cheapest
1. Take the train from South Station 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 12m
$67–928
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Boston to Washington Union Stationtrain Acela
7h 1m
$140–300
Bus via New York
1. Take the bus from Boston to New Yorkbus Ppb 5774 / ...
2. Take the bus from New York to Washingtonbus Ppb 8629 / ...
9h 35m
$122–173
Drive 433.4 mi
1. Drive from South Station to Washingtoncar 433.4 mi
8h 11m
$80–115
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
3h 42m
$504–1,130
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
3h 43m
$154–1,529
Train to Theodore Francis Green State Airport, fly to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
1. Take the train from South Station to TF Green Airporttrain
2. Fly from Theodore Francis Green State Airport (PVD) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane PVD - DCA
4h 12m
$80–456
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
3h 55m
$113–582
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
7h 20m
$124–864
Bus
1. Take the bus from Boston to Washington Union Stationbus FlixBus N2605
9h 45m
$75–150

South Station to Washington by train (Amtrak)

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Distance: 404.6 mi
Duration: 2h 54m

What companies run services between South Station, 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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