Boston to Washington DC

Boston to Washington DC

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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

Travelling between Boston and Washington DC is possible by Flight, bus, train and taxi. Flight guarantees the fastest travel on this route. Bus is the slowest option.

The most expensive ticket will cost you USD 583.11 if you go by flight; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a train which will set you back mere USD 210.33.

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

It can take you anywhere between 2 and 17 hours to travel between Boston and Washington DC depending on the means of transport you choose.

Flight is the fastest way to travel between Boston and Washington DC. Flight will bring you to your destination in 1h 42m. Bus does a much slower job and take about 16h 55m to reach Washington DC.

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

Travelling between Boston and Washington DC can be as cheap as USD 210.33 if you opt for a Amtrak train and as expensive as USD 583.11 if you buy a United Airlines flight ticket.

Here is the list of how much you can expect to pay travelling by each means of transport available for this route.

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

  • 24 from Boston to Washington DC starting from 05:05 South Station until 19:55 South Station
  • 4 from Boston to Washington DC starting from 05:45 Boston Airport until 19:19 Boston Airport

Check above for a bus, train, flight and ferry timetable from Boston to Washington DC.

What mode of transportation is the best one for my route?

Flights

Flying is the fastest and often the most expensive way to travel from Boston to Washington DC, but with a bit of luck you can score very good deals for as little as USD 583.00.

Things to remember: Note that some of the airlines may have restrictions on checked luggage weight or require paying extra for check-in, choosing seats or transportation of oversized luggage.

If opting for a flight, calculate the time you will spend getting to and from the airports as well as the waiting time before your flight, getting through immigration in case of an international flight and recovering your checked luggage.

In certain cases all these procedures can add no less than 5 hours to your total travel time.

Airlines flying between Boston and Washington DC

United Airlines

Taxi

Some travellers consider taxi to be the most convenient form of overland transport thanks to flexible departure times, a possibility to choose the size of the car you need, and a hassle-free door-to-door service.

Things to remember: If you are planning to make detours during your trip, discuss it with your driver or service provider in advance as it may affect the price.

Companies offering charters between Boston and Washington DC

Transferz

Train

Train is a often a great choice for long-haul travel especially if you opt for a night sleeper train with berths which will allow you to sleep all your journey through. To make the most of your train journey, choose the class of your ticket wisely.

Note that there are air-conditioned and fan-only carriages; private compartments for 2 or 4; hard and soft seats.
Though the upper class you get the smoother is your journey, often second class air-conditioned or fan-only sleepers are a good money saving alternative.

What is the most popular transport to get from Boston to Washington DC?

There is a choice of transportation means any time of the day with flight remaining the most popular option due to their reasonable pricing and comfort.

Out of 1000 travellers who bought tickets for this route

  • 100% decided to fly