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4.6The cheapest and fastest coaches from Boston, MA to Washington, DC
Cheapest price
£47
Average price
£71
Fastest journey
9 h 30 m
Average duration
9 h 50 m
Buses per day
29
Distance
634 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Boston, MA to Washington, DC is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Boston, MA to Washington, DC will cost around £71 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £47.
Of the 29 buses that leave Boston, MA for Washington, DC every day 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 634 km distance in an average of 9 h 50 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 9 h 30 m .
The slowest buses will take 10 h and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
FlixBus21:5010h25Boston, Bus Terminal South Station8:15Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station£471One-way0 changes- FlixBus20:159h45Boston, Bus Terminal South Station6:00Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station£571One-way0 changes
- FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus12:1510h15Boston, Bus Terminal South Station22:30Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station£631One-way2 changes
+FlixBus11:1010h05Boston, Bus Terminal South Station21:15Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station£631One-way1 change- +FlixBus6:009h30Boston, Bus Terminal South Station15:30Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station£631One-way1 change
- +FlixBus6:009h30Boston, Bus Terminal South Station15:30Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station£631One-way1 change
- FlixBus20:159h45Boston, Bus Terminal South Station6:00Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station£571One-way0 changes
- · · 7:209h55Boston, Bus Terminal South Station17:15Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station£731One-way2 changes
- FlixBus · FlixBus11:0010h00Boston, Bus Terminal South Station21:00Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station£641One-way1 change
- 1:3010h00Boston, Bus Terminal South Station11:30Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station£661One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare train, coach and flight for Boston, MA to Washington, DC
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Boston, MA to Washington, DC among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £33. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 3h 37m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.6kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £33, and a flight costs an average of £67.
Distance: 634 km
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| Coach | Most popular Train | Flight |
|---|---|---|
£65 Average Price Cheapest | £175 Average Price | £188 Average Price |
10h 7m Average total duration 9h 37m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 12m Average total duration 5h 42m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 37m Average total duration Fastest 3h 37m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.6 - 1.6kg CO2 emissions | 0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.9 - 3.8kg CO2 emissions |
Most popular bus company |  Most popular train company |  Most popular airline |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Boston, MA to Washington, DC bus times
The table below shows live departures for Boston, MA to Washington, DC coaches for today, Sunday 12 July. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 2:30 Boston, Bus Terminal South Station | 10h20 | 12:50 Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station | 1 change | |
 PPB 5705P · PPB 8627P | 6:00 Boston, Bus Terminal South Station | 10h30 | 16:30 Washington, Union Station Bus Terminal, DC | 1 change | |
| · · | 7:20 Boston, Bus Terminal South Station | 9h55 | 17:15 Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station | 2 changes | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:00 Boston, Bus Terminal South Station | 10h35 | 18:35 Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station | 1 change | |
| +FlixBus | 8:55 Boston, Bus Terminal South Station | 10h20 | 19:15 Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station | 1 change | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:00 Boston, Bus Terminal South Station | 10h00 | 21:00 Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station | 1 change | |
| BZ 0113B · BZ 0217B · PPB 8651P | 11:30 Boston, Bus Terminal South Station | 10h50 | 22:20 Washington, Union Station Bus Terminal, DC | 2 changes | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:45 Boston, Bus Terminal South Station | 9h45 | 21:30 Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station | 1 change | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 12:15 Boston, Bus Terminal South Station | 10h15 | 22:30 Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station | 2 changes | |
| PPB 5731P · PPB 8651P | 12:30 Boston, Bus Terminal South Station | 9h50 | 22:20 Washington, Union Station Bus Terminal, DC | 1 change | |
| · | 13:30 Boston, Bus Terminal South Station | 10h00 | 23:30 Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station | 1 change | |
| BZ 0121B · BZ 0221B · PPB 8659P | 13:30 Boston, Bus Terminal South Station | 10h50 | 0:20 Washington, Union Station Bus Terminal, DC | 2 changes | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 15:00 Boston, Bus Terminal South Station | 10h10 | 1:10 Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station | 1 change | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 15:00 Boston, Bus Terminal South Station | 10h35 | 1:35 Washington, DuPont Circle (Connecticut Ave. NW / 20th St. NW) | 1 change | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 15:45 Boston, Bus Terminal South Station | 10h40 | 2:25 Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station | 1 change | |
| PPB 5747P · PPB 8667P | 16:30 Boston, Bus Terminal South Station | 9h50 | 2:20 Washington, Union Station Bus Terminal, DC | 1 change | |
| · | 16:45 Boston, Bus Terminal South Station | 10h45 | 3:30 Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station | 1 change | |
| PPB 5753P · PPB 8600P | 18:00 Boston, Bus Terminal South Station | 11h15 | 5:15 Washington, Union Station Bus Terminal, DC | 1 change | |
| PPB 5757P · PPB 8600P | 19:00 Boston, Bus Terminal South Station | 10h15 | 5:15 Washington, Union Station Bus Terminal, DC | 1 change | |
| · | 19:35 Boston, Bus Terminal South Station | 11h15 | 6:50 Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station | 1 change | |
| FlixBus | 21:50 Boston, Bus Terminal South Station | 10h25 | 8:15 Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Monday 13 July | |||||
| 1:30 Boston, Bus Terminal South Station | 10h00 | 11:30 Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Boston, MA to Washington, DC
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Buses from Boston, MA to Washington, DC run on average 15 times per day, taking around 9h 37m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £33 if you book in advance.
There are 1 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 00:05, the last at 23:55. The fastest coach covers the 634 km distance in 9h 55m.
Distance 634 km |
Average bus duration 9h 37m |
Cheapest ticket price £33 |
Buses per day 15 |
Direct buses 1 |
Fastest bus 9h 55m |
First bus 0:05 |
Last bus 23:55 |
Cheapest Month May |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Mon |
Least Busy Day Fri |
Best time to book 91 days |
Bus providers: FlixBus, Greyhound, Peter Pan Bus Lines from Boston, MA to Washington, DCYou can travel by bus between Boston, MA to Washington, DC with FlixBus, Greyhound, Peter Pan Bus Lines for as low as £33. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Boston, MA to Washington, DC coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Boston, MA to Washington, DC by coach. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest coach, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Washington, DC, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
- Greyhound
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- FlixBus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- Greyhound
- You can cancel your ticket for a refund or exchange up to 24 hours before departure, for a cancellation fee applied.
- FlixBus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 15 minutes before departure and receive a voucher for future travel. Refund requests for delays over 120 minutes are possible.
- Greyhound
- One carry-on bag up to 25 lbs (11 kg) and one checked bag up to 50 lbs (23 kg).
- FlixBus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
- Greyhound
- $15 per additional bag.
- FlixBus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- FlixBus
- Small pets in carriers allowed
- guide dogs travel for free.
popular bus stations
Important Stations and Airports in Boston, MA and Washington, DC
Most Boston, MA to Washington, DC buses use the Boston, Bus Terminal South Station to Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station station pair, with some services arriving at Washington, Union Station Bus Terminal. Use this guide to compare Boston, MA and Washington, DC bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Getting to Boston, Bus Terminal South Station from Boston city centre
Getting to Boston, Huntington Avenue / Belvidere Street from Boston city centre
Which Washington, DC station do buses from Boston, MA arrive at?
Getting to Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station from Washington city centre
Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station is 2 km from Washington city centre. Public transport options include:
Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station bus station facilities and services
Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC and Ticket Office.
Food and drink
Food options include: McDonald's (in the station), Shake Shack (in the station)
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the main entrance and food court.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station: Elevators, ramps.
Getting to Washington, Union Station Bus Terminal from Washington city centre
Getting to Washington, DuPont Circle (Connecticut Ave. NW / 20th St. NW) from Washington city centre
Most popular bus connections from Boston, MA
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