Boston to Washington DC

Boston to Washington DC

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Best Options

 
$211
 
 
$584

Other Options

Boston to Washington DC Schedule

Boston to Washington DC Schedule
Transport NameRoute TimePrice
Transferz Business 3pax Any time$ 2,239.46
United Airlines Economy #UA24805:45 - 07:27$ 583.11
Amtrak Economy Class 06:35 - 14:30$ 257.72
Amtrak Business Class 09:40 - 17:32$ 275.03
Amtrak Economy Class 10:15 - 18:34$ 144.76
Delta Air Lines Economy #DL564212:25 - 14:12$ 162.27
United Airlines Economy #UA147014:16 - 15:58$ 136.88
Delta Air Lines Economy #DL559316:20 - 18:20$ 159.73
JetBlue Economy #B6235519:00 - 20:43$ 61.76
Delta Air Lines Economy #DL570921:05 - 22:58$ 124.17

Transportation from Boston to Washington DC

Facts about the transport from Boston to Washington DC

Cheapest Transport$62
Fastest Transport1h 42m
Earliest Departure5:05 AM
Latest Departure7:55 PM
Departures per day28
Distance846 kilometers
Transport CompaniesAmtrak, FlixBus, United Airlines

How to get from Boston to Washington DC

When you want to get from Boston to Washington DC, you have a few options to consider. Traveling between these destinations is possible by different means of transport:

  • Flight
  • Bus
  • Train
  • Taxi

If you’re looking for a quick trip, it’s recommended that you use Flight. However, if you’d rather take your time with a slower, more affordable travel option, you can book a Bus ticket.

The cost of travel will depend on the means of transport you choose for your trip. A flight ticket is the most expensive option - it will cost you about USD 583.11. If you want to save on transportation, it’s better to take a train as a train ticket costs as low as USD 210.33.

How far is Boston from Washington DC?

If you’re traveling by land, it’s important to know the distance from Boston to Washington DC. Your trip will be a total of 526 miles (846 km). The flying distance is 899 miles (1446 km).

How long does it take to get from Boston to Washington DC?

The travel time from Boston to Washington DC can vary depending on the mode of transportation you choose. All things considered, the whole journey should take from 2 to 17 hours.

How much does it cost to get from Boston to Washington DC?

The cost of the trip from Boston to Washington DC varies according to what means of transport you choose for your journey. The most affordable operator is Amtrak: travelling by train expect to pay as low as USD 210.33 for your ticket.

However, if you’re after more upscale travel . The most expensive variant is to opt for a flight - a one-way flight ticket can cost as much as USD 583.11.

Here is a chart of the average ticket prices and transportation options available from Boston to Washington DC:

  • Bus price: USD 62.00. From Boston to Washington DC starting from 07:10 Brookline until 07:10 Brookline
  • Train tickets - USD 210.00 to USD 446.00;
  • Plane tickets - USD 583.00 to USD 583.00;

You can order a taxi, too - an estimated cost of the ride is from USD 1,993.00 to USD 2,534.00.

How many trips per day are there between Boston and Washington DC?

Depending on your choice of transportation, the number of daily trips varies.

  • Trains always run on a set schedule - there are 24 trains per day.
  • Flights from Boston to Washington DC depart during the day - there are approximately 4 departures a day.

Which means of transport is the best for the route?

Flights

Traveling by plane is the fastest way to get from Boston to Washington DC. While it’s often the most expensive option, tool, occasionally you can grab promotional tickets for more or less the price of a train or a ferry ticket. Normally, the minimum you need to pay for a Plane ticket is USD 583.00.

Things to remember before boarding a plane:

  • It’s recommended to book a ticket in advance and check-in online. This way, you can save over 2 hours at the airport, and if your seat selection is on a first come first served basis you will have more options to choose from.
  • Getting through security checks may take some time - it’s recommended to get to the airport at least 1.5 hours in advance.

Airlines flying from Boston to Washington DC

United Airlines

Taxi

Catching a cab is the easiest way to get from Boston to Washington DC. It allows you to tailor-make your trip, plan all the detours and see all the places you want. You can choose the type and the size of your car as well to be as comfortable as you'd like to.

Depending on the route, it might cost as much as USD 1,993.00.

Things to remember: It's a good idea to follow the route on Google Maps or any other GPS navigator.

Trains

Things to remember while choosing a train ticket:
Consider everything carefully while choosing the class of your train travel. In most cases, the second class is comfortable enough – it features 2 or 4 berths in each compartment and is often air-conditioned.

If you’re in for a premium experience, consider getting a first class ticket. The price of first class tickets may include Wifi, and a choice of snacks and drinks..

The most popular transport from Boston to Washington DC

How to choose the most convenient way of travel from Boston to Washington DC? In order to make your choice of transportation easier, we asked 1000 users to range their preferences for this route. Here are the results of the poll:

  • 100% users took a plane.