How to travel from Washington, DC to Boston, MA

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Travel Information to Boston, MA from Washington, DC

distanceDistance393 miles (634 km)
modeAvailable travel modesTrain, bus or flight
priceTicket price range$43 - $65
cheapestCheapest modeBus • $43 (€39) • 8 h 50 min
fastestFastest modeFlight • $50 (€46) • 1 h 31 min
carriersPopular travel companiesFlixBus, American Airlines or Amtrak

Travel 393 miles (634 km) by train, bus or flight from Washington, DC to Boston, MA. The most popular travel companies which serve this trip are FlixBus, American Airlines or Amtrak among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus, flight or train from Washington, DC to Boston, MA.

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from Washington, DC to Boston, MA

How to get from Washington, DC to Boston, MA by train, bus or flight.

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bus

The best way to travel from Washington, DC to Boston, MA is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
01:30PM10h20
Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station
11:50PMBoston, Bus Terminal South Station
$1061One-way
1 transfer
Cheapest
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
01:30PM10h20
Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station
11:50PMBoston, Bus Terminal South Station
$1061One-way
1 transfer
Fastest
American AirlinesAA2120
10:00PM1h31
Ronald Reagan National Airport, VA (DCA)
11:31PMEdward L. Logan International Airport, MA (BOS)
$3821One-way
0 transfers
Other options
Amtrak66 Northeast Regional
10:00PM12h10
Union Station, Washington, DC
10:10AMSouth Station, Boston, MA
$2631One-way
0 transfers
Amtrak66 Northeast Regional
10:00PM11h58
Union Station, Washington, DC
09:58AMBack Bay station, Boston, MA
$2631One-way
0 transfers
Amtrak Acela2174 Acela
06:25PM6h39
Union Station, Washington, DC
01:04AMBack Bay station, Boston, MA
$3711One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
12:45PM10h50
Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station
11:35PMBoston, Bus Terminal South Station
$1061One-way
1 transfer
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
07:00AM10h55
Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station
05:55PMBoston, Bus Terminal South Station
$1231One-way
1 transfer
FlixBusFlixBus+Greyhoundundefined · undefined
02:00PM11h00
Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station
01:00AMBoston, Bus Terminal South Station
$1061One-way
2 transfers
American AirlinesAA3295
05:00PM1h35
Ronald Reagan National Airport, VA (DCA)
06:35PMEdward L. Logan International Airport, MA (BOS)
$3821One-way
0 transfers
Republic AirlinesAA4699
09:45AM1h39
Ronald Reagan National Airport, VA (DCA)
11:24AMEdward L. Logan International Airport, MA (BOS)
$4571One-way
0 transfers
American AirlinesAA1421
03:50PM1h35
Ronald Reagan National Airport, VA (DCA)
05:25PMEdward L. Logan International Airport, MA (BOS)
$4571One-way
0 transfers

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All travel companies: Airlines, Train and Bus from Washington to Boston

FlixBus, Amtrak and American Airlines will get you to Boston from Washington at great prices. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best travel times, prices and tickets for your trip.

Amtrak is the main travel company in the United States and operates medium and long-distance intercity services in 46 American states and 3 Canadian provinces. With over 300 Amtrak travel running daily, you can travel by travel across America and explore destinations near and far. Take the Acela travel for high-speed services connecting popular cities in the Northeast, the Coast Starlight to travel up and down the stunning West Coast or the Empire Builder to travel from Chicago to the Midwest and the Pacific Northwest among others. Amtrak offers different class options to suit any traveler’s budget with classes like Coach, Business, First and the Sleeper Class, where you can book a Roomette, Bedroom, and Bedroom suite among others for night travel. When you book your travel journey from Washington to Boston, you can choose between ticket types like Saver, Value, Flexible, Business and Premium.

    FlixBus is one of Europe's leading low-cost travel companies, founded in Germany and offering long-distance travel services in Europe and the U. S. FlixBus also operates overnight travel on select routes throughout Europe. Standard amenities on FlixBus include free Wi-Fi, power outlets to charge your phone, tablet or laptop during long travel journeys, extra legroom, luggage space and toilets. You can even purchase snacks and drinks onboard. FlixBus offers only the Standard ticket for all its routes, which allows you to bring one carry-on luggage and one checked bag per person. Additional fees apply for extra luggage and specific seat reservations, such as if you want to book an Extra Seat, Table Seat or the Panorama Seat.

      American Airlines is one of the leading airlines in the USA and the world; they offer Main Cabin, Business and First Class tickets for your travel from Washington to Boston.

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