What is the cheapest way to get from Washington, DC to South Station?

The cheapest way to get from Washington, DC to South Station is to bus which costs $40 - $120 and takes 9h 45m.

What is the fastest way to get from Washington, DC to South Station?

The fastest way to get from Washington, DC to South Station is to fly which takes 3h 15m and costs $110 - $750.

Is there a direct bus between Washington, DC and South Station?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Washington Union Station station and arriving at Boston. Services depart four times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 9h 45m.

Is there a direct train between Washington, DC and South Station?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Washington Union Station station and arriving at Boston. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 6h 57m.

How far is it from Washington, DC to South Station?

The distance between Washington, DC and South Station is 412 miles. The road distance is 433.5 miles.

How do I travel from Washington, DC to South Station without a car?

The best way to get from Washington, DC to South Station without a car is to train which takes 6h 57m and costs $60 - $900.

How long does it take to get from Washington, DC to South Station?

It takes approximately 3h 15m to get from Washington, DC to South Station, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Washington, DC to South Station bus from?

Washington, DC to South Station bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Washington Union Station.

Where do I catch the Washington, DC to South Station train from?

Washington, DC to South Station train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, depart from Washington Union Station.

Train, bus or fly from Washington, DC to South Station?

The best way to get from Washington, DC to South Station is to fly which takes 3h 15m and costs $110 - $750. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $60 - $900 and takes 6h 57m, you could also bus via New York, which costs $60 - $130 and takes 9h 18m.

Where does the Washington, DC to South Station bus arrive?

Washington, DC to South Station bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at New York Midtown station.

Where does the Washington, DC to South Station train arrive?

Washington, DC to South Station train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, arrive at Boston station.

Can I drive from Washington, DC to South Station?

Yes, the driving distance between Washington, DC to South Station is 434 miles. It takes approximately 8h to drive from Washington, DC to South Station.

How do I get a train ticket from Washington, DC to South Station?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Washington, DC to South Station?

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Where can I stay near South Station?

There are 1357+ hotels available in South Station.

Washington, DC to South Station - 10 ways to travel via train, plane, and bus

There are 10 ways to get from Washington, DC to South Station by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, train, subway, bus, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

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Fly Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Boston Logan Airport
best
1. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)DCA - BOS
3h 15m
$115–734
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Washington Union Station to BostonGreyhound US0235
9h 45m
$40–120
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Washington Union Station to BostonAcela
6h 57m
$60–900
Bus via New York (Flixbus)
1. Take the bus from Washington Union Station to New York MidtownFlixBus 2601 / ...
2. Take the bus from New York Midtown to BostonFlixBus 2610 / ...
9h 18m
$62–124
Drive 431 mi
1. Drive from Washington, DC to South Station431 mi
8h
$79–114
Train to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, fly to Boston Logan Airport
1. Take the train from Washington Union Station to BWI Thurgood Marshall
2. Fly from Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)BWI - BOS
3h 28m
$123–942
Subway to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly to Boston Logan Airport
1. Take the subway from Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform
2. Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)IAD - BOS
4h 4m
$235–528
Fly Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Theodore Francis Green State Airport, train
1. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Theodore Francis Green State Airport (PVD)DCA - PVD
2. Take the train from Providence to South Station
5h 14m
$86–1,079
Fly Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Manchester Airport, bus
1. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Manchester Airport (MHT)DCA - MHT
2. Take the bus from Boston Manchester Airport to Boston
5h 25m
$137–837
Train to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, fly to Theodore Francis Green State Airport, train
1. Take the train from Washington Union Station to BWI Thurgood Marshall
2. Fly from Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI) to Theodore Francis Green State Airport (PVD)BWI - PVD
3. Take the train from Providence to South Station
5h 20m
$44–1,397

Washington, DC to South Station by train (Amtrak)

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6h 57mAverage Duration

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Distance: 409.9 mi
Duration: 3h 15m

What companies run services between Washington, DC, USA and South Station, MA, USA?

American Airlines, JetBlue Airways, and Delta fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS) hourly. Alternatively, Amtrak Acela operates a train from Washington Union Station to Boston every 4 hours. Tickets cost $100–900 and the journey takes 6h 57m. Amtrak Northeast Regional also services this route every 3 hours.

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Fly Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Boston Logan Airport

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Train (Amtrak)

Bus via New York (Flixbus)

Drive 431 mi

Train to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, fly to Boston Logan Airport

Subway to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly to Boston Logan Airport

Fly Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Theodore Francis Green State Airport, train

Fly Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Manchester Airport, bus

Train to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, fly to Theodore Francis Green State Airport, train

Washington, DC to South Station by train (Amtrak)

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What companies run services between Washington, DC, USA and South Station, MA, USA?

Flights from Baltimore-Washington International Airport to Boston Logan Airport

Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Theodore Francis Green State Airport

Flights from Baltimore-Washington International Airport to Theodore Francis Green State Airport

Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Boston Logan Airport

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Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Theodore Francis Green State Airport via Philadelphia

Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Manchester Airport

Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Manchester Airport via Philadelphia

Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Boston Logan Airport

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Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Boston Logan Airport

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Train from Washington Union Station to Boston

Train from Washington Union Station to BWI Thurgood Marshall

Train from Providence to South Station

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Train from Washington Union Station to Boston

Train from Washington Union Station to BWI Thurgood Marshall

Train from Providence to South Station

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Train from Washington Union Station to BWI Thurgood Marshall

Train from Washington Union Station to BWI Thurgood Marshall

Subway from Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform

Train from Providence to South Station

Bus from Washington Union Station to New York Midtown

Bus from New York Midtown to Boston

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