What is the travel distance from Boston to Washington?

The distance between the two cities is 394 miles (636 km).

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Boston to Washington?

The majority of buses traveling from Boston to Washington start their journey at Back Bay Station and wind up at Union Station. These are the primary departure and arrival locations on this route, there are other pick-up and drop-off locations that could make it easier for you to reach your destination.

What are the best sights and things to do in Washington?

Once in Washington, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are The Mall/Monuments, Georgetown, John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, Washington National Cathedral and United States Botanic Garden.

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from $78

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This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest
Departure time: July 14 at 9:00am
Departure city: Boston
Departure location: Boston (South Station)
Arrival time: July 14 at 8:00pm
Destination city: Washington
Destination location: Union Station
Operated by: FlixBus
Vehicle: BusDuration: 11h
This trip is recommended because it is: Fastest
Departure time: July 14 at 8:55pm
Departure city: Boston
Departure location: Brookline
Arrival time: July 15 at 6:00am
Destination city: Washington
Destination location: Union Station
Operated by: FlixBus
Vehicle: BusDuration: 9h 5m
Departure time: July 14 at 1:30am
Departure city: Boston
Departure location: Boston (South Station)
Arrival time: July 14 at 11:20am
Destination city: Washington
Destination location: Union Station
Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Vehicle: BusDuration: 9h 50m
Departure time: July 14 at 2:15am
Departure city: Boston
Departure location: Boston (South Station)
Arrival time: July 14 at 2:20pm
Destination city: Washington
Destination location: Union Station
Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
Vehicle: BusDuration: 12h 5m
Departure time: July 14 at 12:15pm
Departure city: Boston
Departure location: Boston (South Station)
Arrival time: July 14 at 10:30pm
Destination city: Washington
Destination location: Union Station
Operated by: FlixBus
Vehicle: BusDuration: 10h 15m

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Compare 2 ways to go from Boston to Washington.

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$15 - $236	Average Duration10h 45m	CO₂ emissions 16kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars	CheapestMost eco-friendly
Train	Average Price$50 - $623	Average Duration7h 52m	CO₂ emissions 58kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars	Fastest

Busbud recommends taking the bus from Boston to Washington

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Washington. The journey takes about 10 hours 45 minutes and with fares starting at just $15, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

47bus per day

10h 45mAverage Duration

$15Cheapest ticket

16kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Boston to Washington: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$64

Average bus trip duration10h 45m

Number of daily buses47

Earliest bus departure1:00am

Distance390 miles (629 km)

Latest bus departure8:55pm

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FlixBus

3.5/59,520 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness4

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

FlixBus Boston Washington recent customer reviews

It was horrible, the bus driver was reckless and was speeding in a working construction zone, over 20 miles above the speed limit. The driver would constantly swerve through lanes. Overall the bus ride was horrible, would not recommend to anyone.

Lila S.

November 3, 2024

Peter Pan

4/56,149 reviews

Staff4.6

Timeliness4.5

Cleanliness4.8

Wifi3.6

Based on 46 reviews, Peter Pan was rated 3.5 stars for this trip. Peter Pan ticket prices on this trip start at $90, with the trip lasting on average 582.

Peter Pan Boston Washington recent customer reviews

Bus had no air conditioning. Bus left late. Bus broke down. Next bus had no air conditioning.

Laura S.

July 22, 2019

My NY-Washington bus was scheduled on my ticket at 2:00pp pm and left at 15:25 via Baltimore prolonging my Journey time. I got no info on resheduled trip and noone apologised for the delay.

Krystyna L.

September 13, 2018

I missed my first bus but the staff at Boston where very helpful. My transition at New York was less pleasant as there was barely anyone around to garner information to which bus I would switch to.

Daniel O.

September 1, 2018

Greyhound

3.5/587,104 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.8

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.3

Greyhound Lines offers the most comprehensive intercity bus services in the United States. They operate a modern, environmentally friendly fleet that serves more than 2400 destinations and carries nearly 16 million passengers annually. When traveling with them, you can expect free WiFi, onboard entertainment, bathrooms, power outlets and decent legroom. One of the great perks of Greyhound is that they connect big cities and smaller towns in the US, where you usually can't get to by train or plane. If you're looking for safe and affordable transportation, Greyhound is a great choice.

Greyhound Boston Washington recent customer reviews

The trip was delayed by 2 hours. Connection wasn't possible. The trip that we change it for took 1 hour longer than expected and was also delayed. The connection was 3 hours long in a parking lot, no restrooms, no services. Bad experience.

Diego B.

December 27, 2023

The bus from New York to Washington was very dirty and unkempt. That made the ride uncomfortable. The staff were great and the ride itself was okay.

Adanna A.

January 30, 2020

Greyhound is worst bus service that I have never seen in my life. They don’t even care about their customers. They just want to sell their tickets and that’s it they don’t even care about whether passengers are live or dead.. Their customer service is very worst. If you’re looking to have good travel experience, please don’t select greyhound.

Pushpanathan M.

October 13, 2019

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US bus companies: FlixBus, Greyhound, Tornado Bus, Los Limousines, Valley Transit, Tufesa, New York Trailways

Boston to Washington Bus

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Whether it is cheap bus tickets or more luxurious buses going to Washington from Boston, we help you find what you're looking for based on how much of a budget you have.

Where are the popular stops in Boston and Washington?

Stops in Boston

A - Back Bay Station

B - South Station

C - North Station

D - Copley Square

E - Prudential MBTA Station

F - Copley MBTA Station

Stops in Washington

A - Union Station

B - Dupont Circle

C - Metro Center Station

D - L’Enfant Plaza

E - 10th Street NW

F - Foggy Bottom

Frequently asked questions for your trip Boston, MA, US - Washington, DC, US

What is the travel distance from Boston to Washington?
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What are the best sights and things to do in Washington?

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Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

07/11

$108

07/12

$85

Today

$85

07/14

$75

07/15

$56

07/16

$55

07/17

$49

07/18

$70

The cheapest trip from Boston to Washington was searched and found on Jul 17, 2025 with a price of $49

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Boston to Washington, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $49 to $208 for a bus ticket from Boston to Washington based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $49 which is on 2025-07-17.

Usually Peter Pan Bus Lines will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.

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Bus Travel Tips

Make friends with the driver. They usually know a lot about your destination and may even recommend which side of the bus to sit on to get the best views on the road between Boston and Washington!

Start sightseeing the minute your bus leaves the station. If you're on the night bus from Boston to Washington, get comfy and count the stars.

Buses are energy-efficient. Carrying a passenger over 100 kms by coach only takes 0.6-0.9 liters of gas. Compare that to the 2.6 liters required by high-speed train, 6.6 liters by airplane and 7.6 liters by gas-powered car, and it's clear that the bus is a more environmentally-conscious option for your bus transportation from Boston to Washington.

Make a music playlist for your bus ride from Boston to Washington, and enjoy the scenery to tunes from your own personal soundtrack.

Did you know?

Did you know that 80% of the buses in North America are equipped with WiFi and power outlets ? And 60% of bus travelers have used their electronic device on board during 2014.

It takes 27 hours to go by bus from Lima to Cusco, one of the craziest bus trips on the world. This route is used daily by locals and backpackers.

The word 'bus' is an abbreviation of 'omnibus" which means 'for all' in Latin as buses were meant to be transportation for everybody.

What's the cheapest way to go from Boston to Washington?

The bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Vehicle Type	Travel Time	Avg Price	Daily Departures
Vehicle TypeBus	Travel Time10h 45m	Avg Price$64	Daily Departures47
Vehicle TypeTrain	Travel Time7h 52m	Avg Price$128	Daily Departures55

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What are the best sights and things to do in Washington?

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