Washington DC to Boston

Washington DC to Boston

Washington DC
Boston
Apr 27, 2027
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Washington DC to Boston Schedule

TypeOperatorClassDeparture TimeArrival TimePriceRating
Train
Amtrak
Business Class
04:54
11:44
$141.50
Train
Amtrak
Economy Class
05:22
13:38
$281.92
Train
Amtrak
Business Class
05:55
12:45
$220.94
Train
Amtrak
Economy Class
06:15
14:27
$281.92
Train
Amtrak
Business Class
06:50
13:55
$277.26
Flight
JetBlue
Economy
07:37
17:13
$229.06
Flight
JetBlue
Economy
08:00
19:08
$859.72
Train
Amtrak
Economy Class
08:17
16:31
$431.83
Train
Amtrak
Business Class
08:45
15:50
$534.13
Train
Amtrak
Economy Class
09:15
17:29
$344.31
Flight
JetBlue
Economy
09:59
20:15
$661.29
Train
Amtrak
Economy Class
10:15
18:29
$346.75
Train
Amtrak
Economy Class
10:32
19:04
$281.29
Train
Amtrak
Business Class
10:55
18:02
$534.13
Train
Amtrak
Economy Class
11:25
19:28
$346.75
Flight
JetBlue
Economy
11:45
19:05
$819.10
Train
Amtrak
Business Class
12:50
19:56
$534.13
Train
Amtrak
Economy Class
13:15
21:36
$220.94
Flight
JetBlue
Economy
13:44
15:25
$226.20
Train
Amtrak
Economy Class
14:00
22:06
$220.94

How to get from Washington DC to Boston

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

The most expensive ticket will cost you USD 776.64 if you go by Train; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a bus which will set you back mere USD 83.49.

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

It can take you anywhere between 2 and 13 hours to travel between Washington DC and Boston depending on the means of transport you choose.

Flight is the fastest way to travel between Washington DC and Boston. Flight will bring you to your destination in 1h 25m. Train does a much slower job and take about 12h 5m to reach Boston.

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

Travelling between Washington DC and Boston can be as cheap as USD 83.49 if you opt for a FlixBus bus and as expensive as USD 776.64 if you buy a Amtrak Train 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 Washington DC and Boston ?

  • 30 from Washington DC to Boston starting from 05:22 Washington DC Union Station until 22:00 Washington DC Union Station
  • 12 from Washington DC to Boston starting from 07:00 Ronald Reagan Washington Airport until 22:07 Washington Dulles Airport
  • 1 from Washington DC to Boston starting from 23:30 Washington Union Station until 23:30 Washington Union Station

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

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 Washington DC to Boston, but with a bit of luck you can score very good deals for as little as USD 88.00.

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 Washington DC and Boston

JetBlue, United Airlines

Bus

Travelling from Washington DC to Boston overland will inevitably take longer but in many cases it is the cheapest option if you opt for a bus.

Things to remember: For a more comfortable ride opt for a higher-class bus wherever possible. These buses usually have soft reclining seats and are equipped with air-conditioning and on-board toilets.

They often include water, snacks or a light lunch into your ticket price and make bathroom stops en-route.

Companies operating bus routes between Washington DC and Boston

FlixBus

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 Washington DC to Boston?

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

  • 50% decided to fly
  • 50% took a train

Transportation from Washington DC to Boston

Facts about the transport from Washington DC to Boston

Cheapest Transport$83
Fastest Transport1h 25m
Earliest Departure5:22 ص
Latest Departure11:30 م
Departures per day43
Distance604 kilometers
Transport CompaniesAmtrak, FlixBus, JetBlue, United Airlines