Which travel companies can take me from Boston to Washington, DC?

Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Boston to Washington, DC: You can take a bus from Boston to Washington, DC with FlixBus. Cheap tickets can be found for $79 (€69) with FlixBus from Boston to Washington, DC. You can travel from Boston to Washington, DC by flight with American Airlines. You can find cheap tickets on Omio for $122 (€106) with American Airlines from Boston to Washington, DC.

Is there a direct service to Washington, DC from Boston?

Yes, there are direct routes from Boston to Washington, DC with the following travel companies: You can travel directly by bus with FlixBus or Greyhound. You can take a direct flight with Republic Airlines, American Airlines or United. Direct services to Washington, DC tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your route.

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from Boston to Washington, DC

How to get from Boston to Washington, DC by train, bus or flight.

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The best way to travel from Boston to Washington, DC is by taking a flight because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

08:30AM1h46

Edward L. Logan International Airport

10:16AMRonald Reagan National Airport

€1831One-way

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Back Bay station

04:02AMUnion Station

€1351One-way

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Edward L. Logan International Airport

07:24AMDulles International Airport

€2091One-way

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03:30PM1h45

Edward L. Logan International Airport

05:15PMRonald Reagan National Airport

€1831One-way

0 transfers

02:30PM1h45

Edward L. Logan International Airport

04:15PMRonald Reagan National Airport

€1831One-way

0 transfers

06:00AM1h56

Edward L. Logan International Airport

07:56AMRonald Reagan National Airport

€1831One-way

0 transfers

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Travel Information between Boston and Washington, DC

	Distance	393 miles (634 km)
	Available travel modes	Bus or flight
	Ticket price range	$79 - $122
	Cheapest mode	Bus • $79 (€69) • 10 h
	Fastest mode	Flight • $122 (€106) • 1 h 46 min
	Popular travel companies	FlixBus or American Airlines

Travel 393 miles (634 km) by bus or flight to Washington, DC from Boston. If speed is a priority, then a flight is the best option with an average duration of 1 h 46 min; whereas, if saving money is more important, then a bus is the best option with prices starting as low as $79 (€69). The most popular travel companies which serve this trip are FlixBus or American Airlines among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus or flight from Boston to Washington, DC.

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You can travel by train, bus or flight for as low as $33 (€30). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best route.

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Acela is Amtrak’s flagship high-speed travel service operating services along the Northeast Corridor, connecting major cities like Washington, D. C. Baltimore, Philadelphia, NYC, Providence, and Boston. Acela travel are the fastest in the United States and can reach speeds up to 150 mph (250 km/h). When booking an Acela travel between Boston and Washington, DC, you can choose between Business Class and First Class. Although each class offers different levels of services and accommodations, amenities in both classes include seat reservations, free Wi-Fi, power outlets, adjustable lighting at every seat, conference tables, large tray tables, and spacious and comfortable seats with extra legroom. Passengers can also purchase food and drinks on the travel at Café Acela.

Amtrak is a passenger train service based in the United States. It operates more than 300 trains daily including trains between Boston and Washington, DC, connecting more than 500 destinations in 46 states and three Canadian provinces. Amtrak offers a variety of train types, including the Acela Express, Northeast Regional, Keystone Service, and the Auto Train. The Acela Express is the fastest train, reaching speeds of up to 150 mph. The Northeast Regional is the most popular, offering frequent service between major cities in the Northeast. The Keystone Service is a regional service connecting Philadelphia and Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. The Auto Train is a unique service that allows passengers to transport their cars along with them. Amtrak offers a variety of ticket types, including Saver, Value, Flexible, and Business Class. Saver tickets are the most affordable, while Business Class tickets offer the most amenities, such as complimentary meals and access to the Amtrak Metropolitan Lounge. Onboard facilities vary by train type, but all Amtrak trains offer comfortable seating, Wi-Fi, and power outlets. The most popular routes for Amtrak include the Northeast Corridor, which runs between Washington, D. C. And Boston, and the Pacific Surfliner, which runs between San Diego and San Luis Obispo, California. Other popular routes include the Capitol Corridor, which runs between San Jose and Sacramento, California, and the Empire Builder, which runs between Chicago and Seattle.

FlixBus is one of Europe's leading low-cost travel companies, founded in Germany and offering long-distance travel services in Europe and the U. S. FlixBus also operates overnight travel on select routes throughout Europe. Standard amenities on FlixBus include free Wi-Fi, power outlets to charge your phone, tablet or laptop during long travel journeys, extra legroom, luggage space and toilets. You can even purchase snacks and drinks onboard. FlixBus offers only the Standard ticket for all its routes, which allows you to bring one carry-on luggage and one checked bag per person. Additional fees apply for extra luggage and specific seat reservations, such as if you want to book an Extra Seat, Table Seat or the Panorama Seat.

Cheapest Price: $33

United Airlines is one of the USA’s leading airline and operates domestic and international routes. Economy, Premium Economy and Business are the ticket fares that the airline offers for your next travel to Washington, DC from Boston.

Cheapest Price: $157

FAQs: Travel from Boston to Washington, DC

FAQs: Travel to Washington, DC easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Boston to Washington, DC.

There are 2 travel options from Boston to Washington, DC. You can take a bus or flight.

The cheapest way to go to Washington, DC from Boston is by taking a bus, which costs on average $79 (€69).

This is compared to other ways of getting from Boston to Washington, DC:

Taking a bus costs $43 (€38) less than taking a flight, which average ticket prices of $122 (€106).

The fastest way from Boston to Washington, DC is by flight with an average journey time of 1 h 46 min.

There are alternative travel options to Washington, DC that take longer:

Bus takes 10 h on average.

You should expect to travel around 393 miles (634 km) between Boston and Washington, DC.

The average frequency per day from Boston to Washington, DC is:

6 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route from Boston to Washington, DC as scheduled services by bus or flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Boston to Washington, DC:

Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Boston to Washington, DC:

You can take a bus from Boston to Washington, DC with FlixBus. Cheap tickets can be found for $79 (€69) with FlixBus from Boston to Washington, DC.
You can travel from Boston to Washington, DC by flight with American Airlines. You can find cheap tickets on Omio for $122 (€106) with American Airlines from Boston to Washington, DC.

Yes, there are direct routes from Boston to Washington, DC with the following travel companies:

You can travel directly by bus with FlixBus or Greyhound.
You can take a direct flight with Republic Airlines, American Airlines or United.

Direct services to Washington, DC tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your route.

Omio customers who travel from Boston to Washington, DC often also extend their vacation to go to New York City, Philadelphia or Newark, NJ. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Washington, DC and these popular destinations at a great price.

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