How to travel from Boston, MA to Washington, DC

There are 3 options to travel between Boston, MA and Washington, DC including taking a train, bus, and flight.

The cheapest way to travel from Boston, MA to Washington, DC is a bus with an average price of €66.

This is compared to other travel options from Boston, MA to Washington, DC:

A bus is €74 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Boston, MA to Washington, DC costing on average €140.

A bus is €131 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Boston, MA to Washington, DC costing on average €197.

The fastest way to travel from Boston, MA to Washington, DC is by flight with an average journey time of 3h 41m.

Other travel options to Washington, DC take longer:

Train takes on average 4h 46m.

Bus takes on average 9h 37m.

The distance from Boston, MA to Washington, DC is approximately 393 miles (634 km).

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

• Around 41 flights per day.
• Around 35 trains per day.
• Around 16 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.

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

• 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.

If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Boston, MA to Washington, DC, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:

• Travel with Amtrak, Amtrak to go to Washington, DC by train.
• Travel with FlixBus, Greyhound, Peter Pan Bus Lines to go to Washington, DC by bus.
• Travel with JetBlue Airways, American Airlines, United, Republic Airlines to go to Washington, DC by flight.

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

• 27 direct trains per day with Amtrak, Amtrak.
• 2 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Greyhound.
• 16 direct flights per day with JetBlue Airways, American Airlines, United, Republic Airlines.

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

Most travelers need at least three days in Washington, DC to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.

In Washington, DC, you can discover the National Gallery of Art, stroll through the historic Georgetown neighborhood, visit the world's largest library at the Library of Congress, explore the vibrant Eastern Market, and enjoy a performance at the Kennedy Center. Key sights include the National Mall, the White House, the United States Capitol, the Smithsonian Institution, and the Lincoln Memorial.

To explore Washington, DC's main attractions such as the National Mall, museums, and monuments, a stay of three to four days is recommended.