The cheapest and fastest buses from Washington, DC to Boston, MA
Cheapest price
$87
Average price
$121
Fastest journey
9 h 5 m
Average duration
9 h 38 m
Buses per day
16
Distance
634 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Washington, DC to Boston, MA is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Washington, DC to Boston, MA will cost around $121 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $87.
Of the 16 buses that leave Washington, DC for Boston, MA on Fri, Apr 17, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri, Apr 17 the direct buses cover the 634 km distance in an average of 9 h 38 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 9 h 5 m .
On Fri, Apr 17 the slowest buses will take 9 h 50 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
FlixBus11:35 PM9h50Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station9:25 AMBoston, Bus Terminal South Station$871One-way0 transfers
7:25 PM9h45Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station5:10 AMBoston, Bus Terminal South Station$921One-way0 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus9:00 AM10h00Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station7:00 PMBoston, Bus Terminal South Station$1061One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus1:00 PM10h30Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station11:30 PMBoston, Bus Terminal South Station$1061One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus6:45 AM11h10Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station5:55 PMBoston, Bus Terminal South Station$1071One-way1 transfer
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FlixBus6:05 AM9h05Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station3:10 PMBoston, Bus Terminal South Station$1231One-way1 transfer
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7:30 PM9h40Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station5:10 AMBoston, Bus Terminal South Station$1071One-way1 transfer
7:25 PM9h45Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station5:10 AMBoston, Bus Terminal South Station$921One-way0 transfers
FlixBus11:35 PM9h50Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station9:25 AMBoston, Bus Terminal South Station$871One-way0 transfers
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FlixBus2:10 AM9h50Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station12:00 PMBoston, Bus Terminal South Station$1411One-way1 transfer
Travel Information
Compare train, bus, and flight for Washington, DC to Boston, MA
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Washington, DC to Boston, MA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $46. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 3h 42m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.6kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $46, and a flight costs an average of $122.
Distance: 393 miles (634 km)
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| Bus | Most popular Train | Flight |
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$85 Average price Cheapest | $210 Average price | $274 Average price |
10h 23m Average total duration 9h 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 12m Average total duration 5h 42m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 42m Average total duration Fastest 3h 42m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.6 - 1.6kg CO2 emissions | 0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.9 - 3.8kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Washington, DC to Boston, MA Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Peter Pan Bus | Departure Time 12:00AM | Arrival Time 11:10AM | Duration 11h10 | Departure days Mon, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $117 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:45AM | Arrival Time 11:15AM | Duration 10h30 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $92 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:05AM | Arrival Time 11:15AM | Duration 10h10 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $68 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:10AM | Arrival Time 12:00PM | Duration 9h50 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $87 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 02:10AM | Arrival Time 02:35PM | Duration 12h25 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $67 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 03:30AM | Arrival Time 03:40PM | Duration 12h10 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $68 |
Operator Peter Pan Bus | Departure Time 04:20AM | Arrival Time 04:10PM | Duration 11h50 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $99 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:00AM | Arrival Time 04:15PM | Duration 10h15 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $67 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:05AM | Arrival Time 03:10PM | Duration 9h05 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $87 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 06:05AM | Arrival Time 05:45PM | Duration 11h40 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $67 |
Operator Peter Pan Bus | Departure Time 06:10AM | Arrival Time 04:45PM | Duration 10h35 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $117 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:45AM | Arrival Time 05:55PM | Duration 11h10 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $87 |
Operator Peter Pan Bus | Departure Time 07:50AM | Arrival Time 05:45PM | Duration 9h55 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $117 |
Operator Peter Pan Bus | Departure Time 08:20AM | Arrival Time 07:10PM | Duration 10h50 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $102 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 08:30AM | Arrival Time 06:50PM | Duration 10h20 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $67 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 07:00PM | Duration 10h00 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $67 |
Operator Peter Pan Bus | Departure Time 09:50AM | Arrival Time 09:10PM | Duration 11h20 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $117 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:05AM | Arrival Time 10:50PM | Duration 12h45 | Departure days Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $91 |
Operator Peter Pan Bus | Departure Time 10:20AM | Arrival Time 09:10PM | Duration 10h50 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $102 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 09:25PM | Duration 10h25 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $67 |
Operator Peter Pan Bus | Departure Time 12:10PM | Arrival Time 11:10PM | Duration 11h00 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $102 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:35PM | Arrival Time 11:50PM | Duration 11h15 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $73 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 11:30PM | Duration 10h30 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $87 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 01:15PM | Arrival Time 01:05AM | Duration 11h50 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $68 |
Operator Peter Pan Bus | Departure Time 02:20PM | Arrival Time 01:10AM | Duration 10h50 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $130 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 02:30PM | Arrival Time 12:40AM | Duration 10h10 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $94 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:30PM | Arrival Time 04:45AM | Duration 10h15 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $87 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 07:25PM | Arrival Time 05:10AM | Duration 9h45 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $68 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 07:30PM | Arrival Time 05:10AM | Duration 9h40 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $92 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:35PM | Arrival Time 09:25AM | Duration 9h50 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $74 |
Live departures
Washington, DC to Boston, MA bus times
The table below shows live departures for Washington, DC to Boston, MA buses for today, Thursday, April 16. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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FlixBus · FlixBus | 5:05 AM Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station | 10h10 | 3:15 PM Boston, Bus Terminal South Station | 1 transfer | |
+ FlixBus | 6:10 AM Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station | 9h50 | 4:00 PM Boston, Bus Terminal South Station | 1 transfer | |
PPB 8700 · PPB 5622 | 8:20 AM Washington, Union Station Bus Terminal, DC | 10h50 | 7:10 PM Boston, Bus Terminal South Station | 1 transfer | |
PPB 8700 · PPB 5622+ BZ 0548 | 8:20 AM Washington, Union Station Bus Terminal, DC | 11h50 | 8:10 PM Boston, Logan Airport (Terminal A), MA | 2 transfers | |
+ FlixBus | 10:05 AM Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station | 9h05 | 7:10 PM Boston, Bus Terminal South Station | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:45 AM Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station | 11h10 | 9:55 PM Boston, Bus Terminal South Station | 1 transfer | |
PPB 8714 · PPB 5638 | 12:20 PM Washington, Union Station Bus Terminal, DC | 10h50 | 11:10 PM Boston, Bus Terminal South Station | 1 transfer | |
undefined · undefined | 12:30 PM Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station | 10h20 | 10:50 PM Boston, Bus Terminal South Station | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 1:00 PM Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station | 10h00 | 11:00 PM Boston, Bus Terminal South Station | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 2:05 PM Washington, DuPont Circle (Connecticut Ave. NW / 20th St. NW) | 12h45 | 2:50 AM Boston, Bus Terminal South Station | 1 transfer | |
PPB 8722 · PPB 5646 | 2:20 PM Washington, Union Station Bus Terminal, DC | 10h50 | 1:10 AM Boston, Bus Terminal South Station | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 3:00 PM Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station | 10h25 | 1:25 AM Boston, Bus Terminal South Station | 1 transfer | |
PPB 8730 · PPB 5654 | 4:10 PM Washington, Union Station Bus Terminal, DC | 11h00 | 3:10 AM Boston, Bus Terminal South Station | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 5:00 PM Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station | 10h30 | 3:30 AM Boston, Bus Terminal South Station | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus+![]() | 6:30 PM Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station | 10h10 | 4:40 AM Boston, Bus Terminal South Station | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:30 PM Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station | 10h15 | 8:45 AM Boston, Bus Terminal South Station | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 11:25 PM Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station | 9h45 | 9:10 AM Boston, Bus Terminal South Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
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FlixBus | 3:35 AM Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station | 9h50 | 1:25 PM Boston, Bus Terminal South Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Washington, DC to Boston, MA
Buses from Washington, DC to Boston, MA run on average 13 times per day, taking around 9h 53m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $46 (€37) if you book in advance.
There are 2 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:05, the last at 23:55. The fastest bus covers the 393 miles (634 km) distance in 9h 5m.
Distance 393 miles (634 km) |
Average bus duration 9h 53m |
Cheapest ticket price $46 (€37) |
Buses per day 13 |
Direct buses 2 |
Fastest bus 9h 5m |
First bus 12:05 AM |
Last bus 11:55 PM |
Cheapest Month Dec |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Busiest Day Mon |
Least Busy Day Wed |
Best time to book 63 days |
Bus providers: FlixBus, Greyhound, Peter Pan Bus from Washington, DC to Boston, MAYou can travel by bus between Washington, DC to Boston, MA with FlixBus, Greyhound, Peter Pan Bus for as low as $46 (€37). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Washington, DC to Boston, MA
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Washington, DC to Boston, MA by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Boston, MA, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

- Greyhound
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- FlixBus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- Peter Pan Bus
- All Peter Pan buses are wheelchair accessible and can accommodate both manual and power wheelchairs, with a maximum combined weight of 650 lbs for the person and chair.
- Best sights: Freedom Trail, a 2.5-mile-long path through downtown Boston that passes by 16 significant historical sites
- Fenway Park, the iconic baseball stadium and home of the Boston Red Sox
- Museum of Fine Arts, one of the largest art museums in the United States with an extensive collection of artworks
- Boston Common, the oldest public park in the United States offering green space and historical landmarks
- New England Aquarium, a popular attraction featuring a wide variety of marine life and interactive exhibits.
- Things to do: Explore the historic streets of Beacon Hill, known for its charming cobblestone streets and Federal-style rowhouses
- Take a scenic walk along the Charles River Esplanade, offering beautiful views of the Boston skyline
- Visit the Boston Public Library, a stunning architectural landmark with impressive collections and exhibits
- Enjoy a guided tour of the historic USS Constitution, the world's oldest commissioned naval vessel still afloat
- Discover the vibrant atmosphere of Quincy Market, with its diverse food stalls and unique shops.
- Greyhound
- You can cancel your ticket for a refund or exchange up to 24 hours before departure, for a cancellation fee applied.
- FlixBus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 15 minutes before departure and receive a voucher for future travel. Refund requests for delays over 120 minutes are possible.
- Peter Pan Bus
- All Peter Pan tickets are non-refundable unless a refundable fare option was specifically purchased.
- Greyhound
- One carry-on bag up to 25 lbs (11 kg) and one checked bag up to 50 lbs (23 kg).
- FlixBus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
- Peter Pan Bus
- Each ticketed passenger is allowed one carry-on bag (up to 25 lbs) and one stowed bag (up to 50 lbs) for free.
- Greyhound
- $15 per additional bag.
- FlixBus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- Peter Pan Bus
- Additional stowed bags are allowed, limited to three extra items, for a fee of $5.00 each, with a maximum weight of 50 lbs per bag.
- FlixBus
- Small pets in carriers allowed
- guide dogs travel for free.
- Peter Pan Bus
- Small dogs and cats are allowed on board in a carrier.
popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from Washington, DC to Boston, MA
- 05:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- McDonald's (in the station)
- Shake Shack (in the station)
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 96, 97, D6 Metro: Red Train: Amtrak, MARC, VRE
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