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

The cheapest way to get from Washington to South Boston is to bus which costs $70 - $140 and takes 9h 50m.

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

The fastest way to get from Washington to South Boston is to fly which takes 1h 34m and costs $490 - $1,200.

Is there a direct bus between Washington and South Boston?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Washington Union Station station and arriving at Boston. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 9h 50m.

Is there a direct train between Washington and South 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 South Boston?

The distance between Washington and South Boston is 401 miles. The road distance is 435.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Washington to South Boston without a car is to train which takes 6h 57m and costs $130 - $290.

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

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

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

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

Train, bus or fly from Washington to South Boston?

The best way to get from Washington to South Boston is to fly which takes 1h 34m and costs $490 - $1,200. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $130 - $290 and takes 6h 57m, you could also bus, which costs $70 - $140 and takes 9h 50m.

How long is the flight from Washington to South Boston?

The quickest flight from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport Airport to Boston Logan Airport Airport is the direct flight which takes 1h 34m.

Where does the Washington to South Boston bus arrive?

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

Where does the Washington to South Boston train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Washington to South Boston?

Yes, the driving distance between Washington to South Boston is 436 miles. It takes approximately 8h 12m to drive from Washington to South Boston.

Which airlines fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport Airport to Boston Logan Airport Airport?

JetBlue Airways, Delta and American Airlines offer flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport Airport to Boston Logan Airport Airport.

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

Book your Washington to South Boston train tickets online with Omio.

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

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

Where can I stay near South Boston?

There are 1452+ hotels available in South Boston.

Washington to South Boston - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

Q: How long does it take to get from Washington to South Boston?

It takes approximately 1h 34m to fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS), including transfers and time at the airport.

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

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Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
best
1. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)plane DCA - BOS
1h 34m
$490–1,200
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Bostonbus FlixBus N2605
9h 50m
$70–140
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Washington Union Station to Bostontrain Acela
6h 57m
$130–290
Drive 433.3 mi
1. Drive from Washington to South Bostoncar 433.3 mi
8h 12m
$80–115
Train to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, fly
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
3h 13m
$142–1,545
Subway to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly
1. Take the subway from Farragut West, 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
3h 30m
$502–1,103
Train via New York (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 17m
$131–291
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
$97–244

Washington to South Boston by train (Amtrak)

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6h 57mAverage Duration

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Distance: 398.4 mi
Duration: 1h 34m

What companies run services between Washington, DC, USA and South Boston, 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.

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