How to travel from Washington, DC to Boston, MA

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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 $53. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 37m. 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 $53, and a flight costs an average of $80.

Distance: 393 miles (634 km)

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Flight

$168

Average price

$85

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Cheapest

$208

Average price

8h 19m

Average total duration

7h 49m

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30m

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10h 7m

Average total duration

9h 37m

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30m

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4h 37m

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1h 37m

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3h 0m

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0.2 - 0.6kg

CO2 emissions

Lowest

0.6 - 1.6kg

CO2 emissions

1.9 - 3.8kg

CO2 emissions

Amtrak

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FlixBus

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American Airlines

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from Washington, DC to Boston, MA

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

Our recommendation

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
11:30PM9h55
Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station
09:25AMBoston, Bus Terminal South Station
$901One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

FlixBusFlixBus
11:30PM9h55
Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station
09:25AMBoston, Bus Terminal South Station
$901One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

American AirlinesAA2120
10:30PM1h29
Ronald Reagan National Airport
11:59PMEdward L. Logan International Airport
$7991One-way
0 transfers

Other options

Amtrak66 Northeast Regional
10:00PM12h05
Washington Union Station, Washington, DC
10:05AMSouth Station, Boston, MA
$2091One-way
0 transfers
Amtrak66 Northeast Regional
10:00PM11h58
Washington Union Station, Washington, DC
09:58AMBack Bay station, Boston, MA
$2091One-way
0 transfers
Amtrak162 Northeast Regional
06:20AM7h48
Washington Union Station, Washington, DC
02:08PMBack Bay station, Boston, MA
$2781One-way
0 transfers
Greyhound
07:25PM9h45
Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station
05:10AMBoston, Bus Terminal South Station
$1071One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
09:00AM10h00
Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station
07:00PMBoston, Bus Terminal South Station
$1431One-way
1 transfer
Greyhound+FlixBusFlixBus
06:05AM9h05
Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station
03:10PMBoston, Bus Terminal South Station
$1411One-way
1 transfer
UnitedUA641
09:00AM1h36
Dulles International Airport
10:36AMEdward L. Logan International Airport
$3191One-way
0 transfers
JetBlue AirwaysB62854
07:59PM1h34
Ronald Reagan National Airport
09:33PMEdward L. Logan International Airport
$3191One-way
0 transfers
JetBlue AirwaysB61888 · B62918
06:00AM3h20
Ronald Reagan National Airport
09:20AMEdward L. Logan International Airport
$3451One-way
1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Washington, DC to Boston, MA

Travel to Boston, MA 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, MA.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between Washington, DC and Boston, MA including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Washington, DC to Boston, MA is a bus with an average price of $53 (€42).

This is compared to other travel options from Washington, DC to Boston, MA:

A bus is $3 (€3) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Washington, DC to Boston, MA costing on average $56 (€44).

A bus is $27 (€22) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Washington, DC to Boston, MA costing on average $80 (€64).

The fastest way to travel from Washington, DC to Boston, MA is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 28m.

Other travel options to Boston, MA take longer:

Train takes on average 6h 39m.

Bus takes on average 9h 40m.

The distance from Washington, DC to Boston, MA is approximately 393 miles (634 km).
The average frequency per day from Washington, DC to Boston, MA is:
  • Around 32 trains per day.
  • Around 26 flights 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.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Washington, DC to Boston, MA:
  • 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.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Washington, DC to Boston, MA, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Amtrak, Amtrak Acela to go to Boston, MA by train.
  • Travel with FlixBus, Greyhound, Best Bus to go to Boston, MA by bus.
  • Travel with American Airlines, JetBlue Airways, United, Republic Airlines to go to Boston, MA by flight.
Yes, there are direct services available from Washington, DC to Boston, MA with the following travel companies:
  • 30 direct trains per day with Amtrak, Amtrak Acela.
  • 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Greyhound.
  • 13 direct flights per day with American Airlines, JetBlue Airways, United, Republic Airlines.
Omio customers who travel from Washington, DC to Boston, MA often also extend their vacation to go to New York, NY, Providence, RI, Newark, NJ, Philadelphia, PA, New Haven, CT. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Boston, MA and these popular destinations at a great price.
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