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

The cheapest way to get from Washington to South Station is to bus which costs $75 - $150 and takes 9h 45m.

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

The fastest way to get from Washington to South Station is to fly which takes 1h 59m and costs $550 - $1,200.

Is there a direct bus between Washington and South Station?

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 45m.

Is there a direct train between Washington and South Station?

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 Station?

The distance between Washington and South Station is 406 miles. The road distance is 434.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Washington to South Station without a car is to train which takes 6h 57m and costs $140 - $300.

How long does it take to get from Washington to South Station?

It takes approximately 1h 59m to get from Washington to South Station, including transfers.

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

Washington to South Station bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Washington Union Station.

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

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

Train, bus or fly from Washington to South Station?

The best way to get from Washington to South Station is to fly which takes 1h 59m and costs $550 - $1,200. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $140 - $300 and takes 6h 57m, you could also bus via New York, which costs $95 - $160 and takes 9h 21m.

Where does the Washington to South Station bus arrive?

Washington to South Station bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at New York Midtown station.

Where does the Washington to South Station train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Washington to South Station?

Yes, the driving distance between Washington to South Station is 435 miles. It takes approximately 8h 7m to drive from Washington to South Station.

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

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

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Where can I stay near South Station?

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There are 7 ways to get from Washington to South Station by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, train, subway, or bus (Flixbus, Greyhound)

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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 59m
$549–1,125
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Bostonbus Greyhound US0235 / ...
9h 45m
$75–150
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Washington Union Station to Bostontrain Acela
6h 57m
$140–300
Bus via New York
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 / ...
9h 21m
$99–152
Drive 432.1 mi
1. Drive from Washington to South Stationcar 432.1 mi
8h 7m
$79–114
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 38m
$153–1,522
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 55m
$503–1,130

Washington to South Station by train (Amtrak)

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6h 57mAverage Duration

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Distance: 403.6 mi
Duration: 1h 59m

What companies run services between Washington, DC, USA and South Station, 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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