Which travel companies can take me from Washington, DC to Boston?

Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Washington, DC to Boston: You can travel by bus from Washington, DC to Boston with FlixBus, and you can find FlixBus Washington, DC to Boston tickets for $72 (€63) on Omio. You can take a flight from Washington, DC to Boston with United. Cheap tickets can be found for $116 (€101) with United from Washington, DC to Boston.

Can I find a direct route from Washington, DC to Boston?

Yes, there are direct routes from Washington, DC to Boston with the following travel companies: You can travel directly by bus with FlixBus or Greyhound. You can take a direct flight with Republic Airlines, American Airlines or United. Direct services to Boston tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your route.

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from Washington, DC to Boston

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

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

10:00AM1h37

Ronald Reagan National Airport

11:37AMEdward L. Logan International Airport

€2041One-way

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Union Station

09:40AMBack Bay station

€1731One-way

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Dulles International Airport

11:59PMEdward L. Logan International Airport

€2101One-way

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Dulles International Airport

09:56AMEdward L. Logan International Airport

€2101One-way

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Ronald Reagan National Airport

07:37PMEdward L. Logan International Airport

€2321One-way

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05:05PM1h38

Ronald Reagan National Airport

06:43PMEdward L. Logan International Airport

€2321One-way

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Travel Information from Washington, DC to Boston

	Distance	393 miles (634 km)
	Available travel modes	Bus or flight
	Ticket price range	$72 - $116
	Cheapest mode	Bus • $72 (€63) • 10 h 5 min
	Fastest mode	Flight • $116 (€101) • 1 h 42 min
	Popular travel companies	FlixBus or United

Take a bus or flight to travel 393 miles (634 km) to Boston from Washington, DC. If speed is a priority, then a flight is the best option with an average duration of 1 h 42 min; whereas, if saving money is more important, then a bus is the best option with prices starting as low as $72 (€63). The most popular travel companies which serve this route are FlixBus or United among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus or flight from Washington, DC to Boston.

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You can travel by train, bus or flight for as low as $33 (€30). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best trip.

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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 to Boston from Washington, DC, you can choose between ticket types like Saver, Value, Flexible, Business and Premium.

Acela is the flagship high-speed travel service from Amtrak, the main travel provider in the United States. Acela high-speed travel operate services along the Northeast Corridor, connecting popular destinations like Washington, D. C. Baltimore, Philadelphia, NYC, Providence, and Boston, just to name a few. Amtrak Acela travel are the fastest in the U. S. Reaching speeds up to 150 mph (250 km/h). Known for their superior comfort, Acela travel have spacious and comfortable seats with more legroom than Amtrak’s Coach Class seats. You can choose between booking a Business Class or First Class seat on an Acela travel between Washington, DC and Boston. In both classes amenities include seat reservations, free Wi-Fi, power outlets, adjustable lighting at every seat, conference tables and large tray tables. Passengers can also purchase food and drinks on the travel at Café Acela.

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.

Cheapest Price: $33

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 to Boston from Washington, DC.

Cheapest Price: $100

FAQs: Travel from Washington, DC to Boston

FAQs: Travel to Boston easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Washington, DC to Boston.

There are 2 travel options from Washington, DC to Boston: bus or flight.

The cheapest way to go to Boston from Washington, DC is by taking a bus, which costs on average $72 (€63).

This is compared to other ways of getting from Washington, DC to Boston:

A bus is $44 (€38) less than a flight with an average ticket price of $116 (€101) from Washington, DC to Boston.

The fastest way to get to Boston from Washington, DC is by flight with an average travel time of 1 h 42 min.

Other travel options to Boston take longer:

Taking a bus requires on average 10 h 5 min of travel time.

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

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

11 buses a day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your journey between Washington, DC and Boston as scheduled services by bus or flight can vary by season or day of the week.

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

Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Washington, DC to Boston:

You can travel by bus from Washington, DC to Boston with FlixBus, and you can find FlixBus Washington, DC to Boston tickets for $72 (€63) on Omio.
You can take a flight from Washington, DC to Boston with United. Cheap tickets can be found for $116 (€101) with United from Washington, DC to Boston.

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

You can travel directly by bus with FlixBus or Greyhound.
You can take a direct flight with Republic Airlines, American Airlines or United.

Direct services to Boston tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your route.

Looking to extend your trip from Washington, DC to Boston? Many Omio customers who go from Washington, DC to Boston usually extend their vacation to explore other popular destinations like New York City, Newark, NJ or Philadelphia. If you're looking to explore New York City, Newark, NJ or Philadelphia from Boston, let Omio find you the best connections available at an affordable price.

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