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Compare train, bus, and flight for Washington, DC to Boston, MA
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Washington, DC to Boston, MA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $46. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 3h 46m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.6kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $46, and a flight costs an average of $53.
Distance: 393 miles (634 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
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$161 Average price | $82 Average price Cheapest | $254 Average price | $144 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
7h 16m Average total duration 6h 46m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 38m Average total duration 10h 8m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 46m Average total duration Fastest 3h 46m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 7h 40m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.6 - 1.6kg CO2 emissions | 1.9 - 3.8kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Washington, DC to Boston, MA:
A bus is $79 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Washington, DC to Boston, MA costing on average $161.
A bus is $172 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Washington, DC to Boston, MA costing on average $254.
Other travel options to Boston, MA take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 46m.
Bus takes on average 10h 8m.
Travel optionsfrom Washington, DC to Boston, MA
How to get from Washington, DC to Boston, MA by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
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.
+FlixBus11:30 PM10h25Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station9:55 AMBoston, Bus Terminal South Station$741One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
- +FlixBus11:30 PM10h25Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station9:55 AMBoston, Bus Terminal South Station$741One-way1 transfer
Fastest
- AA11648:13 AM1h40Ronald Reagan National Airport9:53 AMEdward L. Logan International Airport$2631One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 176 Northeast Regional3:30 PM8h20Washington Union Station, Washington, DC11:50 PMSouth Station, Boston, MA$801One-way0 transfers
- 176 Northeast Regional3:30 PM8h13Washington Union Station, Washington, DC11:43 PMBack Bay station, Boston, MA$1051One-way0 transfers
- 178 Northeast Regional3:56 PM8h14Washington Union Station, Washington, DC12:10 AMBack Bay station, Boston, MA$1051One-way0 transfers
- 7:25 PM9h45Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station5:10 AMBoston, Bus Terminal South Station$781One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus · FlixBus1:10 AM10h05Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station11:15 AMBoston, Bus Terminal South Station$811One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus11:00 AM10h15Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station9:15 PMBoston, Bus Terminal South Station$811One-way1 transfer
AA386810:19 PM1h40Ronald Reagan National Airport11:59 PMEdward L. Logan International Airport$2631One-way0 transfers- AA101510:33 AM1h43Ronald Reagan National Airport12:16 PMEdward L. Logan International Airport$2631One-way0 transfers
AA47646:00 AM1h43Ronald Reagan National Airport7:43 AMEdward L. Logan International Airport$2631One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Washington, DC to Boston, MA:
A bus is $79 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Washington, DC to Boston, MA costing on average $161.
A bus is $172 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Washington, DC to Boston, MA costing on average $254.
Other travel options to Boston, MA take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 46m.
Bus takes on average 10h 8m.
- Around 42 flights per day.
- Around 31 trains per day.
- Around 14 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Washington, DC and Boston, MA as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Ronald Reagan National Airport and arrive in Edward L. Logan International Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Washington Union Station, Washington, DC and arrive in South Station, Boston, MA.
- Buses mostly depart from Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station and arrive in Boston, Bus Terminal South Station.
- Travel with FlixBus, Greyhound, Peter Pan Bus Lines to go to Boston, MA by bus.
- Travel with American Airlines, JetBlue Airways, United, Republic Airlines to go to Boston, MA by flight.
- Travel with Amtrak, Amtrak to go to Boston, MA by train.
- 2 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Greyhound.
- 16 direct flights per day with American Airlines, JetBlue Airways, United, Republic Airlines.
- 27 direct trains per day with Amtrak, Amtrak.
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