What is the cheapest way to get from Washington DC to Cambridge?

The cheapest way to get from Washington DC to Cambridge is to drive which costs $75 - $120 and takes 8h 8m.

What is the fastest way to get from Washington DC to Cambridge?

The fastest way to get from Washington DC to Cambridge is to fly which takes 3h 35m and costs $500 - $1,500.

Is there a direct bus between Washington DC and Cambridge?

No, there is no direct bus from Washington DC to Cambridge. However, there are services departing from 13 St NW+G St NW and arriving at Boston via Washington Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 5m.

Is there a direct train between Washington DC and Cambridge?

No, there is no direct train from Washington DC station to Cambridge. However, there are services departing from Washington Union Station and arriving at Boston via Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 52m.

How far is it from Washington DC to Cambridge?

The distance between Washington DC and Cambridge is 418 miles. The road distance is 432.9 miles.

How do I travel from Washington DC to Cambridge without a car?

The best way to get from Washington DC to Cambridge without a car is to train which takes 7h 52m and costs $140 - $320.

How long does it take to get from Washington DC to Cambridge?

It takes approximately 3h 35m to get from Washington DC to Cambridge, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Washington DC to Cambridge bus from?

Washington DC to Cambridge bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Washington Union Station.

Where do I catch the Washington DC to Cambridge train from?

Washington DC to Cambridge train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, depart from Washington Union Station.

Train, bus or fly from Washington DC to Cambridge?

The best way to get from Washington DC to Cambridge is to fly which takes 3h 35m and costs $500 - $1,500. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $140 - $320 and takes 7h 52m, you could also bus, which costs $75 - $160 and takes 11h 5m.

Where does the Washington DC to Cambridge bus arrive?

Washington DC to Cambridge bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Boston station.

Where does the Washington DC to Cambridge train arrive?

Washington DC to Cambridge train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, arrive at Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station.

Can I drive from Washington DC to Cambridge?

Yes, the driving distance between Washington DC to Cambridge is 433 miles. It takes approximately 8h 8m to drive from Washington DC to Cambridge.

Where can I stay near Cambridge?

There are 1847+ hotels available in Cambridge.

Washington DC to Cambridge - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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There are 9 ways to get from Washington DC to Cambridge by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, subway, train, bus, or bus (Flixbus)

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Fly Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Boston Logan Airport
best
1. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)plane DCA - BOS
3h 35m
$502–1,413
Fly Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Theodore Francis Green State Airport, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Theodore Francis Green State Airport (PVD)plane DCA - PVD
2. Take the train from TF Green Airport to Back Baytrain
5h 21m
$72–410
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Washington Union Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain Acela
2. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Bostontrain Acela
7h 52m
$147–312
Bus
1. Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Bostonbus FlixBus N2605
11h 5m
$77–152
Drive 430.4 mi
1. Drive from Washington DC to Cambridgecar 430.4 mi
8h 8m
$79–114
Subway to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly to Boston Logan Airport
1. Take the subway from McPherson Square, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platformsubway
2. Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)plane IAD - BOS
4h 16m
$511–1,112
Train to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, fly to Boston Logan Airport
1. Take the train from Washington Union Station to BWI Thurgood Marshalltrain
2. Fly from Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)plane BWI - BOS
4h 14m
$153–1,561
Fly Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Manchester Airport, bus
1. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Manchester Airport (MHT)plane DCA - MHT
2. Take the bus from Boston Manchester Airport to Bostonbus
5h 36m
$105–619
Bus via New York (Flixbus)
1. Take the bus from Washington Union Station to New York Midtownbus FlixBus 2601 / ...
2. Take the bus from New York Midtown to Bostonbus FlixBus 2610 / ...
11h 6m
$85–145

Washington DC to Cambridge by foot, bus, and train (Amtrak)

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7h 52mAverage Duration

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Distance: 416 mi
Duration: 3h 35m

What companies run services between Washington DC, USA and Cambridge, MA, USA?

American Airlines, JetBlue Airways, and Delta fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Washington DC to Boston via 13 St NW+G St NW, Massachusetts Av NE+1 St NE, Washington Union Station, and Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station in around 7h 52m.

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