What is the cheapest way to get from Washington to Boston?

The cheapest way to get from Washington to Boston is to bus which costs $70 - $130 and takes 9h 25m.

What is the fastest way to get from Washington to Boston?

The fastest way to get from Washington to Boston is to fly and train which takes 4h 1m and costs $75 - $440.

Is there a direct bus between Washington and Boston?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Washington Union Station station and arriving at Boston. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 9h 25m.

Is there a direct train between Washington and Boston?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Washington Union Station station and arriving at Boston. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 6h 57m.

How far is it from Washington to Boston?

The distance between Washington and Boston is 411 miles. The road distance is 434.7 miles.

How do I travel from Washington to Boston without a car?

The best way to get from Washington to Boston without a car is to train which takes 6h 57m and costs $250 - $390.

How long does it take to get from Washington to Boston?

It takes approximately 4h 1m to get from Washington to Boston, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Washington to Boston bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Washington to Boston train from?

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

Train or bus from Washington to Boston?

The best way to get from Washington to Boston is to train which takes 6h 57m and costs $250 - $390. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $70 - $130 and takes 9h 25m.

Where does the Washington to Boston bus arrive?

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

Where does the Washington to Boston train arrive?

Washington to Boston train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, arrive at Boston station.

Can I drive from Washington to Boston?

Yes, the driving distance between Washington to Boston is 435 miles. It takes approximately 8h 10m to drive from Washington to Boston.

How do I get a train ticket from Washington to Boston?

Book your Washington to Boston train tickets online with Omio.

How do I get a bus ticket from Washington to Boston?

Book your Washington to Boston bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Boston?

There are 1761+ hotels available in Boston.

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

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Fly Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Theodore Francis Green State Airport, train
best
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 South Stationtrain
4h 1m
$76–435
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
2. Fly from Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI) to Theodore Francis Green State Airport (PVD)plane BWI - PVD
3. Take the train from TF Green Airport to South Stationtrain
5h 44m
$56–881
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Washington Union Station to Bostontrain Acela
6h 57m
$250–390
Bus
1. Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Bostonbus FlixBus N2605
9h 25m
$70–130
Drive 432.2 mi
1. Drive from Washington to Bostoncar 432.2 mi
8h 10m
$79–114
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
4h 11m
$95–546
Train to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Washington Union Station to BWI Thurgood Marshalltrain
2. Fly from Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI) to Manchester Airport (MHT)plane BWI - MHT
3. Take the bus from Boston Manchester Airport to Bostonbus
5h 38m
$70–958
Bus via New York
1. Take the bus from Washington to New Yorkbus Ppb 8709 / ...
2. Take the bus from New York to Bostonbus Ppb 5623 / ...
9h 52m
$95–170

Washington to Boston by train (Amtrak)

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6h 57mAverage Duration

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Distance: 408.6 mi
Duration: 4h 1m

What companies run services between Washington, 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 $70–110 and the journey takes 9h 25m. Greyhound USA also services this route once daily.

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