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Compare train, bus, and flight for Boston, MA to Washington, DC
Omio recommends booking the flight 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 an average ticket price of $83 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 5h 40m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.2 - 0.6kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $83, while a flight costs an average of $428.
Distance: 393 miles (634 km)
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Most popular Flight | Train | Bus | Driving |
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$428 Average price | $286 Average price | $83 Average price Cheapest | $118 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 40m Average total duration Fastest 3h 40m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 8h 29m Average total duration 7h 59m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 2m Average total duration 9h 32m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 24m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
1.9 - 3.8kg CO2 emissions | 0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.6 - 1.6kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Boston, MA to Washington, DC:
A bus is $203 (€170) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Boston, MA to Washington, DC costing on average $286 (€239).
A bus is $345 (€288) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Boston, MA to Washington, DC costing on average $428 (€357).
Other travel options to Washington, DC take longer:
Train takes on average 8h 29m.
Bus takes on average 10h 2m.
You'll arrive about 3h 44m sooner (3h 40m by flight vs 7h 24m by car). Tickets start at around $428 (€357) compared to roughly $118 (€98) in fuel and tolls — a bit more, but you get time back and avoid a long drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group, want flexibility on timing, or plan to stop en route.
Travel optionsfrom Boston, MA to Washington, DC
How to get from Boston, MA to Washington, DC by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
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.
GO GO SUN TOUR INC DBA METROPOLITAN SHUTTLE 2211057 7672558:30 PM9h45Boston, Bus Terminal South Station6:15 AMWashington, 19th St SE (Stadium-Armory Station)$701One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- GO GO SUN TOUR INC DBA METROPOLITAN SHUTTLE 2211057 7672558:30 PM9h45Boston, Bus Terminal South Station6:15 AMWashington, 19th St SE (Stadium-Armory Station)$701One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- UA17345:45 AM1h35Edward L. Logan International Airport7:20 AMDulles International Airport$2981One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 95 Northeast Regional6:15 AM7h50Back Bay station, Boston, MA2:05 PMWashington Union Station, Washington, DC$1471One-way0 transfers
- 93 Northeast Regional9:26 AM8h01Back Bay station, Boston, MA5:27 PMWashington Union Station, Washington, DC$1471One-way0 transfers
- 85 Northeast Regional10:26 AM8h19Back Bay station, Boston, MA6:45 PMWashington Union Station, Washington, DC$1471One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus · FlixBus11:45 AM9h45Boston, Bus Terminal South Station9:30 PMWashington, Columbus Circle, Union Station$971One-way1 transfer
· 2:15 AM12h10Boston, Bus Terminal South Station2:25 PMWashington, Columbus Circle, Union Station$971One-way1 transfer- FlixBus · FlixBus2:15 PM10h55Boston, Bus Terminal South Station1:10 AMWashington, Columbus Circle, Union Station$1021One-way1 transfer
AA1270 · AA127812:57 PM5h27Edward L. Logan International Airport6:24 PMBaltimore/Washington International Airport$2921One-way1 transfer- UA20989:30 AM1h41Edward L. Logan International Airport11:11 AMDulles International Airport$2981One-way0 transfers
- UA7212:15 PM1h41Edward L. Logan International Airport3:56 PMDulles International Airport$2981One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Boston, MA to Washington, DC:
A bus is $203 (€170) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Boston, MA to Washington, DC costing on average $286 (€239).
A bus is $345 (€288) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Boston, MA to Washington, DC costing on average $428 (€357).
Other travel options to Washington, DC take longer:
Train takes on average 8h 29m.
Bus takes on average 10h 2m.
- Around 52 flights per day.
- Around 33 trains per day.
- Around 19 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Boston, MA and Washington, DC as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Edward L. Logan International Airport and arrive in Ronald Reagan National Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from South Station, Boston, MA and arrive in Washington Union Station, Washington, DC.
- Buses mostly depart from Boston, Bus Terminal South Station and arrive in Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station.
- Travel with American Airlines, Republic Airlines, United, psa airlines, JetBlue Airways to go to Washington, DC by flight.
- Travel with Greyhound, FlixBus, Peter Pan Bus Lines to go to Washington, DC by bus.
- Travel with Amtrak, Amtrak to go to Washington, DC by train.
- 18 direct flights per day with American Airlines, Republic Airlines, United, JetBlue Airways.
- 2 direct buses per day with Greyhound, FlixBus.
- 26 direct trains per day with Amtrak, Amtrak.
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