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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 $45. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 3h 37m. 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 $45, and a flight costs an average of $93.
Distance: 393 miles (634 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
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$242 Average price | $90 Average price Cheapest | $259 Average price | $120 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 12m Average total duration 5h 42m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 7m Average total duration 9h 37m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 37m Average total duration Fastest 3h 37m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 7h 24m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.6 - 1.6kg CO2 emissions | 1.9 - 3.8kg 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 $152 (€123) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Boston, MA to Washington, DC costing on average $242 (€196).
A bus is $169 (€137) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Boston, MA to Washington, DC costing on average $259 (€210).
Other travel options to Washington, DC take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 42m.
Bus takes on average 9h 37m.
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.
1:30 AM10h00Boston, Bus Terminal South Station11:30 AMWashington, Columbus Circle, Union Station$941One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- 1:30 AM10h00Boston, Bus Terminal South Station11:30 AMWashington, Columbus Circle, Union Station$941One-way0 transfers
Fastest
UA17345:45 AM1h38Edward L. Logan International Airport7:23 AMDulles International Airport$3181One-way0 transfers
Other options
2275 NextGen Acela5:25 PM6h45Back Bay station, Boston, MA12:10 AMWashington Union Station, Washington, DC$4031One-way0 transfers- 2275 NextGen Acela5:20 PM6h50South Station, Boston, MA12:10 AMWashington Union Station, Washington, DC$4031One-way0 transfers
- 2271 NextGen Acela7:20 AM7h03Back Bay station, Boston, MA2:23 PMWashington Union Station, Washington, DC$4031One-way0 transfers
BZ 0103 · BZ 0209 · PPB 86357:45 AM10h35Boston, Bus Terminal South Station6:20 PMWashington, Union Station Bus Terminal, DC$981One-way2 transfers- BZ 0115 · BZ 0217 · PPB 865111:45 AM10h35Boston, Bus Terminal South Station10:20 PMWashington, Union Station Bus Terminal, DC$981One-way2 transfers
- BZ 0545 · PPB 5753 · PPB 86004:45 PM12h30Boston, Logan Airport (Terminal A), MA5:15 AMWashington, Union Station Bus Terminal, DC$981One-way2 transfers
B6105510:35 AM1h39Edward L. Logan International Airport12:14 PMRonald Reagan National Airport$3181One-way0 transfers- AA21596:00 AM1h40Edward L. Logan International Airport7:40 AMRonald Reagan National Airport$3181One-way0 transfers
- B622556:15 AM1h40Edward L. Logan International Airport7:55 AMRonald Reagan National Airport$3181One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Boston, MA to Washington, DC:
A bus is $152 (€123) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Boston, MA to Washington, DC costing on average $242 (€196).
A bus is $169 (€137) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Boston, MA to Washington, DC costing on average $259 (€210).
Other travel options to Washington, DC take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 42m.
Bus takes on average 9h 37m.
- Around 35 trains per day.
- Around 33 flights per day.
- Around 15 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 FlixBus, Greyhound, Peter Pan Bus to go to Washington, DC by bus.
- Travel with Amtrak, Amtrak to go to Washington, DC by train.
- Travel with American Airlines, JetBlue Airways, United, Republic Airlines to go to Washington, DC by flight.
- 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Greyhound.
- 28 direct trains per day with Amtrak, Amtrak.
- 15 direct flights per day with American Airlines, JetBlue Airways, United, Republic Airlines.
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