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Compare train, bus, and flight for Boston, MA to Washington, DC
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Boston, MA to Washington, DC 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 1h 46m. 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 train costs an average of €60.
Distance: 393 miles (634 km)
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€205 Average price | €77 Average price Cheapest | €199 Average price |
8h 8m Average total duration 7h 38m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 3m Average total duration 9h 33m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 46m Average total duration Fastest 1h 46m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.6 - 1.6kg CO2 emissions | 1.9 - 3.8kg CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
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How to get from Boston, MA to Washington, DC by train, bus or flight.
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The best way to travel from Boston, MA to Washington, DC is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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FAQs: Travel from Boston, MA to Washington, DC
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, MA to Washington, DC.
You can get from Boston, MA to Washington, DC 3 different ways: train, bus or flight.
The cheapest way to travel between Boston, MA and Washington, DC is a bus with an average price of $37 (€33).
This is compared to other travel options from Boston, MA to Washington, DC:
Taking a bus costs $13 (€12) less than taking a flight, which costs on average $50 (€46) for the same trip.
Taking a bus costs $28 (€25) less than taking a train, which average ticket prices of $65 (€58).
The fastest way to get to Washington, DC from Boston, MA is by flight with an average travel time of 1 h 40 min.
Other travel options to Washington, DC take longer:
Bus takes 9 h 25 min on average.
Getting to Washington, DC by train takes 6 h 57 min on average.
Washington, DC is approximately 393 miles (634 km) away from Boston, MA.
The average frequency per day from Boston, MA to Washington, DC is:
- 14 buses a day.
- 10 flights a day.
- 37 trains a day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route from Boston, MA to Washington, DC as scheduled services by train, bus or flight can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Boston, MA to Washington, DC:
Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Boston, MA to Washington, DC:
- You can travel by bus to Washington, DC from Boston, MA with FlixBus, Greyhound or Peter Pan Bus, and you can find FlixBus Boston, MA to Washington, DC tickets for $37 (€33) on Omio.
- You can go to Washington, DC from Boston, MA by plane with American Airlines, United or Republic Airlines. You'll see cheap plane tickets for $50 (€46) with United from Boston, MA to Washington, DC on Omio.
- You can go to Washington, DC from Boston, MA by train with Amtrak or Amtrak Acela. You'll see cheap train tickets for $65 (€58) with Amtrak from Boston, MA to Washington, DC on Omio.
Yes, there are direct routes from Boston, MA to Washington, DC with the following travel companies:
- You can find 2 direct buses per day to Washington, DC with FlixBus.
- You can check for a direct flight to Washington, DC with United with 6 direct flights per day.
- You can find 31 direct trains per day to Washington, DC with Amtrak or Amtrak Acela.
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 journey.
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