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Compare train and bus for Boston to Washington
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Boston to Washington among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $81. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 7h 41m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $81, and a train costs an average of $397.
Distance: 146 miles (235 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$101 Average price Cheapest | $633 Average price | $90 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
10h 25m Average total duration 9h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 11m Average total duration Fastest 7h 41m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 16m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Boston to Washington:
A bus is $532 (€429) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Boston to Washington costing on average $633 (€510).
Other travel options to Washington take longer:
Bus takes on average 9h 55m.
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This is compared to other travel options from Boston to Washington:
A bus is $532 (€429) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Boston to Washington costing on average $633 (€510).
Other travel options to Washington take longer:
Bus takes on average 9h 55m.
- Around 17 buses per day.
- Around 12 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Boston and Washington as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Boston station (BSN) and arrive in Chester-Le-Street (CLS).
- Travel with Greyhound, FlixBus, Peter Pan Bus to go to Washington by bus.
- Travel with Amtrak, Amtrak to go to Washington by train.
- 1 direct buses per day with Greyhound, FlixBus.
- 0 direct trains per day with Amtrak, Amtrak.
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