There are 9 ways to get from Washington to Exeter by plane, taxi, train (Amtrak), bus, train, car, subway, or bus (Flixbus, Greyhound)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Manchester Airport, taxi
best- Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Manchester Airport (MHT)plane DCA - MHT
- Take the taxi from Manchester-Airport-MHT to Exetertaxi
2h 25m$288–774Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Bostonbus FlixBus N2605
- Take the bus from Boston to Portsmouth Bus Stopbus FlixBus N2615
14h 37m$83–160Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Washington Union Station to Bostontrain Acela
- Take the train from Boston to Exeter Stationtrain Downeaster
9h 6m$146–318Bus, train
- Take the bus from Washington to New Yorkbus
- Take the bus from New York to Bostonbus
- Take the train from Boston to Exeter Stationtrain
12h 20m$114–255Drive 469.9 mi
- Drive from Washington to Exetercar 469.9 mi
9h 2m$86–124Fly Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Boston Logan Airport, train
- Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)plane DCA - BOS
- Take the train from Woburn Amtrak Station to Exeter Stationtrain
4h 19m$511–1,207Train to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, taxi
- Take the train from Washington Union Station to BWI Thurgood Marshalltrain
- Fly from Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI) to Manchester Airport (MHT)plane BWI - MHT
- Take the taxi from Manchester-Airport-MHT to Exetertaxi
3h 50m$262–1,175Subway to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, taxi
- Take the subway from Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platformsubway
- Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Manchester Airport (MHT)plane IAD - MHT
- Take the taxi from Manchester-Airport-MHT to Exetertaxi
4h 11m$257–583Train via New York (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Washington Union Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain
- Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Bostontrain
- Take the train from Boston to Exeter Stationtrain
9h 38m$145–325
Washington to Exeter by train and subway (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Washington to Exeter is to bus which costs $80 - $160 and takes 14h 37m.
The fastest way to get from Washington to Exeter is to fly and taxi which takes 2h 25m and costs $280 - $800.
No, there is no direct bus from Washington station to Exeter. However, there are services departing from Washington Union Station and arriving at Dover Transportation Center via Boston and Hanover Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 37m.
No, there is no direct train from Washington station to Exeter station. However, there are services departing from Washington Union Station and arriving at Exeter Station via Back Bay and Boston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 6m.
The distance between Washington and Exeter is 442 miles. The road distance is 472.6 miles.
The best way to get from Washington to Exeter without a car is to train which takes 9h 6m and costs $140 - $320.
It takes approximately 2h 25m to get from Washington to Exeter, including transfers.
Washington to Exeter bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Washington Union Station.
Washington to Exeter train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, depart from Washington Union Station.
The best way to get from Washington to Exeter is to train which takes 9h 6m and costs $140 - $320. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $80 - $160 and takes 14h 37m.
What companies run services between Washington, DC, USA and Exeter, NH, USA?
You can take a train from Washington Union Station to Exeter Station via Boston, Back Bay, North Station, and Boston in around 9h 6m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Washington Union Station to Exeter Station via Boston, Portsmouth Bus Stop, Hanover Station, Dover Transportation Center, and Dover in around 14h 37m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Manchester Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–550
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Manchester Airport via Philadelphia
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- When
- Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday, and Monday
- Estimated price
- $85–550
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Boston Logan Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–550
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Boston Logan Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 47m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–550
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Baltimore-Washington International Airport to Manchester Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–380
- Website
- jetblue.com
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Boston Logan Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–550
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Manchester Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–330
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 46m
- 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
Train from Washington Union Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $50–750
- Schedules at
- Amtrak Acela
- Website
- Amtrak
- Business Class
- $50–490
- First Class
- $200–750
Train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 36m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $50–750
- Schedules at
- Amtrak Acela
- Website
- Amtrak
- Business Class
- $50–490
- First Class
- $200–750
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Washington Union Station to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 58m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $120–280
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Boston to Exeter Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $14–35
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Boston to Exeter Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $14–35
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Woburn Amtrak Station to Exeter Station
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $10–24
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Washington Union Station to BWI Thurgood Marshall
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $8–19
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Washington Union Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 7m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $60–140
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 14m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $65–150
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Boston to Exeter Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $14–35
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- 1-866-743-3682
- Website
- Maryland Transit
Train from Washington Union Station to BWI Thurgood Marshall
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–9
- Website
- Maryland Transit
- Standard Fare
- $2–9
Subway from Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $2–3
- Phone
- 1-800-343-9999
- Website
- Peter Pan
Bus from Washington to New York
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $55–130
- Website
- Peter Pan
Bus from New York to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $40–95
- Website
- Peter Pan
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Washington Union Station to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $65–120
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Boston to Portsmouth Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $8–13
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Washington Union Station to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $70–140
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Boston to Portsmouth Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $8–16
- Website
- Greyhound
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Estimated price
- $200–250
Manchester Taxi
- Phone
- +1 603-623-2222
Manchester Taxi
- Phone
- +1 603-623-2222
Manchester Taxi
- Phone
- +1 603-623-2222
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More Questions & Answers
Washington to Exeter bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Boston station.
Washington to Exeter train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, arrive at Boston station.
Yes, the driving distance between Washington to Exeter is 473 miles. It takes approximately 9h 2m to drive from Washington to Exeter.
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