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Compare bus, train, 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 €35. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 3h 36m. 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 €35, and a flight costs an average of €73.
Distance: 393 miles (634 km)
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€160 Average price | €71 Average price Cheapest | €171 Average price |
6h 9m Average total duration 5h 39m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 5m Average total duration 9h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 36m Average total duration Fastest 3h 36m 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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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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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 train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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This is compared to other travel options from Boston, MA to Washington, DC:
A bus is $11 (€9) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Boston, MA to Washington, DC costing on average $56 (€44).
A bus is $48 (€38) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Boston, MA to Washington, DC costing on average $92 (€73).
Other travel options to Washington, DC take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 38m.
Bus takes on average 9h 25m.
- Around 37 trains per day.
- Around 26 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 bus, train, 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 Amtrak, American Airlines to go to Washington, DC by train.
- Travel with Amtrak Acela, United, JetBlue Airways, Republic Airlines to go to Washington, DC by flight.
- Travel with FlixBus, Greyhound to go to Washington, DC by bus.
- 30 direct trains per day with Amtrak, American Airlines.
- 13 direct flights per day with Amtrak Acela, United, JetBlue Airways, Republic Airlines.
- 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Greyhound.
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