Washington DC to Boston

Washington DC to Boston

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Washington DC to Boston Schedule

Washington DC to Boston Schedule
Transport NameRoute TimePrice
Transferz Standard 3pax Any time$ 2,780.66
Amtrak Economy Class 03:15 - 11:15$ 174.21
Amtrak Business Class 05:25 - 13:29$ 154.06
JetBlue Economy #B6155407:30 - 08:59$ 123.94
Amtrak Business Class 08:00 - 15:02$ 248.07
American Airlines Economy #AA437910:00 - 11:39$ 159.57
Amtrak Business Class 13:10 - 21:35$ 249.41
Delta Air Lines Economy #DL581114:25 - 16:09$ 166.71
JetBlue Economy #B6135417:30 - 19:09$ 178.88
Delta Air Lines Economy #DL583418:30 - 20:18$ 715.19
Delta Air Lines Economy #DL570320:05 - 21:45$ 160.22
United Airlines Economy #UA35222:23 - 23:59$ 128.50

Transportation from Washington DC to Boston

Facts about the transport from Washington DC to Boston

Cheapest Transport$37
Fastest Transport1h 35m
Earliest Departure5:00 AM
Latest Departure10:00 PM
Departures per day38
Distance704 kilometers
Transport CompaniesAmtrak, FlixBus, United Airlines

How to get from Washington DC to Boston

Travelling between Washington DC and Boston 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 2,784.07 if you go by taxi; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a bus which will set you back mere USD 37.13.

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

It can take you anywhere between 2 and 15 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 35m. Bus does a much slower job and take about 14h 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 37.13 if you opt for a FlixBus bus and as expensive as USD 2,784.07 if you buy a Transferz taxi 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 ?

  • 26 from Washington DC to Boston starting from 05:00 Washington DC Union Station until 22:00 Washington DC Union Station
  • 3 from Washington DC to Boston starting from 08:50 Washington Dulles Airport until 17:07 Washington Dulles Airport
  • 1 by Bus from Washington DC to Boston starting from 06:30 WDC Rosslyn Bus Stop until 06:30 WDC Rosslyn Bus Stop
  • 8 from Washington DC to Boston starting from 00:00 Washington Ronald Reagan Airport until 00:00 Washington Ronald Reagan Airport

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 174.00.

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

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 Washington DC and Boston

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 Washington DC to Boston?

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

Out of 1000 travellers who bought tickets for this route

  • 100% took a train