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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 42m. 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 $96.
Distance: 393 miles (634 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
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$227 Average price | $87 Average price Cheapest | $291 Average price | $142 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 12m Average total duration 5h 42m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 22m Average total duration 9h 52m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 42m Average total duration Fastest 3h 42m 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 $140 (€113) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Washington, DC to Boston, MA costing on average $227 (€183).
A bus is $205 (€165) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Washington, DC to Boston, MA costing on average $291 (€235).
Other travel options to Boston, MA take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 42m.
Bus takes on average 9h 52m.
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.
- FlixBus3:00 PM9h15Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station12:15 AMBoston, Bus Terminal South Station$901One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus3:00 PM9h15Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station12:15 AMBoston, Bus Terminal South Station$901One-way0 transfers
Fastest
B6245411:35 AM1h30Ronald Reagan National Airport1:05 PMEdward L. Logan International Airport$3191One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 184 Northeast Regional1:25 PM8h04Washington Union Station, Washington, DC9:29 PMBack Bay station, Boston, MA$2631One-way0 transfers
- 184 Northeast Regional1:25 PM8h11Washington Union Station, Washington, DC9:36 PMSouth Station, Boston, MA$2631One-way0 transfers
- 172 Northeast Regional7:06 AM8h14Washington Union Station, Washington, DC3:20 PMBack Bay station, Boston, MA$2631One-way0 transfers
7:25 PM9h45Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station5:10 AMBoston, Bus Terminal South Station$901One-way0 transfers- FlixBus · FlixBus12:00 PM10h20Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station10:20 PMBoston, Bus Terminal South Station$911One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus10:05 AM12h45Washington, DuPont Circle (Connecticut Ave. NW / 20th St. NW)10:50 PMBoston, Bus Terminal South Station$911One-way1 transfer
- B612541:10 PM1h33Ronald Reagan National Airport2:43 PMEdward L. Logan International Airport$1481One-way0 transfers
- B65547:29 AM1h34Ronald Reagan National Airport9:03 AMEdward L. Logan International Airport$1481One-way0 transfers
- AA10968:00 AM1h35Ronald Reagan National Airport9:35 AMEdward L. Logan International Airport$1481One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Washington, DC to Boston, MA:
A bus is $140 (€113) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Washington, DC to Boston, MA costing on average $227 (€183).
A bus is $205 (€165) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Washington, DC to Boston, MA costing on average $291 (€235).
Other travel options to Boston, MA take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 42m.
Bus takes on average 9h 52m.
- Around 34 flights per day.
- Around 31 trains per day.
- Around 13 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 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.
- Travel with FlixBus, Greyhound, Peter Pan Bus Lines, Peter Pan Bus to go to Boston, MA by bus.
- 15 direct flights per day with American Airlines, JetBlue Airways, United, Republic Airlines.
- 28 direct trains per day with Amtrak, Amtrak.
- 2 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Greyhound.
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