There are 8 ways to get from Washington to Harvard University by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, train, subway, or bus
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Fly Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Boston Logan Airport
best- Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)plane DCA - BOS
2h 17m$496–1,182Fly Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Theodore Francis Green State Airport, train
cheapest- Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Theodore Francis Green State Airport (PVD)plane DCA - PVD
- Take the train from TF Green Airport to South Stationtrain
4h 21m$74–411Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Washington Union Station to Bostontrain Acela
7h 18m$116–269Bus
- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Bostonbus FlixBus N2605
9h 46m$75–122Drive 429.7 mi
- Drive from Washington to Harvard Universitycar 429.7 mi
8h 7m$79–114Train to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, fly to Boston Logan Airport
- Take the train from Washington Union Station to BWI Thurgood Marshalltrain
- Fly from Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)plane BWI - BOS
3h 57m$146–1,503Subway to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly to Boston Logan Airport
- Take the subway from McPherson Square, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platformsubway
- Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)plane IAD - BOS
4h 18m$506–1,111Bus via New York
- Take the bus from Washington to New Yorkbus Ppb 8709 / ...
- Take the bus from New York to Bostonbus Ppb 5623 / ...
10h 19m$98–173
Washington to Harvard University by train, subway, and foot (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Washington to Harvard University is to bus which costs $75 - $130 and takes 9h 46m.
The fastest way to get from Washington to Harvard University is to fly which takes 2h 17m and costs $490 - $1,200.
No, there is no direct bus from Washington station to Harvard University. However, there are services departing from Washington Union Station and arriving at Boston via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 46m.
No, there is no direct train from Washington station to Harvard University. However, there are services departing from Washington Union Station and arriving at Harvard via South Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 18m.
The distance between Washington and Harvard University is 410 miles. The road distance is 432.2 miles.
The best way to get from Washington to Harvard University without a car is to train which takes 7h 18m and costs $110 - $270.
It takes approximately 2h 17m to get from Washington to Harvard University, including transfers.
Washington to Harvard University bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Washington Union Station.
Washington to Harvard University train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, depart from Washington Union Station.
The best way to get from Washington to Harvard University is to fly which takes 2h 17m and costs $490 - $1,200. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $110 - $270 and takes 7h 18m, you could also bus, which costs $75 - $130 and takes 9h 46m.
What companies run services between Washington, DC, USA and Harvard University, MA, USA?
American Airlines, JetBlue Airways, and Delta fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS) hourly. Alternatively, 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.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Baltimore-Washington International Airport to Boston Logan Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–400
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Theodore Francis Green State Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–400
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 57m
- 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
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Washington Union Station to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $70–110
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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Booking & Getting There
Washington to Harvard University bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Boston station.
Washington to Harvard University train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, arrive at Boston station.
Yes, the driving distance between Washington to Harvard University is 432 miles. It takes approximately 8h 7m to drive from Washington to Harvard University.
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