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Compare train and bus for Boston to Washington
Omio recommends booking the train 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 $260. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 7h 39m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $260, and a train costs an average of $261.
Distance: 146 miles (235 km)
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$475 Average price | $260 Average price Cheapest |
8h 9m Average total duration Fastest 7h 39m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 11h 31m Average total duration 11h 1m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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The best way to travel from Boston to Washington 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 to Washington:
A bus is $1 (€1) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Boston to Washington costing on average $261 (€208).
Other travel options to Washington take longer:
Bus takes on average 10h 0m.
- Around 8 trains per day.
- Around 5 buses 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 Amtrak Acela, Amtrak to go to Washington by train.
- Travel with Greyhound to go to Washington by bus.
- 0 direct trains per day with Amtrak Acela, Amtrak.
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