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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 an average ticket price of $78 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 5h 24m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.2 - 0.6kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $78, while a flight costs an average of $417.
Distance: 393 miles (634 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
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$269 Average price | $78 Average price Cheapest | $417 Average price | $138 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
8h 31m Average total duration 8h 1m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 2m Average total duration 9h 32m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 24m Average total duration Fastest 3h 24m Onboard + 2h 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 $191 (€160) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Washington, DC to Boston, MA costing on average $269 (€226).
A bus is $339 (€284) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Washington, DC to Boston, MA costing on average $417 (€350).
Other travel options to Boston, MA take longer:
Train takes on average 8h 31m.
Bus takes on average 10h 2m.
Tickets start at around $269 (€226) compared to roughly $138 (€116) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-131.23 (€-110.25). The journey takes 8h 1m versus 7h 40m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
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.
GO GO SUN TOUR INC DBA METROPOLITAN SHUTTLE 2211057 7672559:30 PM10h00Washington, 19th St SE (Stadium-Armory Station)7:30 AMBoston, Bus Terminal South Station$521One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- GO GO SUN TOUR INC DBA METROPOLITAN SHUTTLE 2211057 7672559:30 PM10h00Washington, 19th St SE (Stadium-Armory Station)7:30 AMBoston, Bus Terminal South Station$521One-way0 transfers
Fastest
AA334610:19 PM1h40Ronald Reagan National Airport11:59 PMEdward L. Logan International Airport$2951One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 1168 Northeast Regional3:25 PM8h06Washington Union Station, Washington, DC11:31 PMBack Bay station, Boston, MA$2731One-way0 transfers
- 1168 Northeast Regional3:25 PM8h11Washington Union Station, Washington, DC11:36 PMSouth Station, Boston, MA$2731One-way0 transfers
- 1194 Northeast Regional1:05 PM8h20Washington Union Station, Washington, DC9:25 PMBack Bay station, Boston, MA$2731One-way0 transfers
7:25 PM9h45Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station5:10 AMBoston, Bus Terminal South Station$901One-way0 transfers- +FlixBus11:35 PM10h20Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station9:55 AMBoston, Bus Terminal South Station$951One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus12:15 PM11h35Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station11:50 PMBoston, Bus Terminal South Station$951One-way1 transfer
- UA75510:15 PM1h44Dulles International Airport11:59 PMEdward L. Logan International Airport$3251One-way0 transfers
- UA13921:10 PM1h45Dulles International Airport2:55 PMEdward L. Logan International Airport$3251One-way0 transfers
- UA35033:09 PM1h50Dulles International Airport4:59 PMEdward L. Logan International Airport$3251One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Washington, DC to Boston, MA:
A bus is $191 (€160) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Washington, DC to Boston, MA costing on average $269 (€226).
A bus is $339 (€284) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Washington, DC to Boston, MA costing on average $417 (€350).
Other travel options to Boston, MA take longer:
Train takes on average 8h 31m.
Bus takes on average 10h 2m.
- Around 52 flights per day.
- Around 29 trains per day.
- Around 16 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 Greyhound, FlixBus, Peter Pan Bus Lines to go to Boston, MA by bus.
- Travel with American Airlines, Republic Airlines, United, psa airlines, JetBlue Airways to go to Boston, MA by flight.
- Travel with Amtrak, Amtrak to go to Boston, MA by train.
- 2 direct buses per day with Greyhound, FlixBus.
- 18 direct flights per day with American Airlines, Republic Airlines, United, JetBlue Airways.
- 27 direct trains per day with Amtrak, Amtrak.
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