Find coaches from Washington, DC, US to Boston, MA, US

Next departures

Next departures from Washington to Boston on 19 November
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Arlington (Rosslyn), 1001 Wilson Blvd.
Boston (South Station)Cheapest
Amtrak
Union Station
Boston Route 128, MAFastest
FlixBus
Union Station
Boston (South Station)No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Union Station
Boston (South Station)No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
Union Station
Boston (South Station)No tags

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Compare 2 ways to travel from Washington to Boston

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Boston. The journey takes about 11 hours and with fares starting at just R 700, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

47bus per day
11hAverage duration
619 kmDistance
15kgCO₂ emissions
Average priceR 700 - R 4 641Average duration11h
15kg CO₂e
Average priceR 880 - R 14 935Average duration7h 49m
57kg CO₂e

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Washington, DC, US to Boston, MA, US by bus

  1. How much does a bus ticket from Washington to Boston cost?

    The bus ticket price from Washington to Boston starts at R 700. The best way to find cheap bus tickets from Washington to Boston is to book your tickets as early as possible. Prices tend to rise as your travel date approaches, so book in advance to secure the best prices!

  2. How long is the bus ride from Washington to Boston?

    The average travel time between Washington and Boston is around 11h, although the fastest bus will take about 8h 40m. This is the time it takes to travel the 636 km that separates the two cities.

  3. How many daily bus connections are there between Washington and Boston?

    The number of buses from Washington to Boston can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 47 on this route. Some buses run direct routes, while others have layovers. Simplify your bus trip from Washington to Boston by comparing and selecting the bus that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.

  4. Which bus companies travel from Washington to Boston?

    When taking the bus from Washington to Boston, you can travel comfortably and safely with FlixBus, Peter Pan, Greyhound.

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

    Buses travelling between Washington and Boston leave from Union Station or Dupont Circle and arrive at Back Bay Station, North Station, South Station.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found
16/11
R 1 394
17/11
R 1 323
Today
R 1 252
19/11
R 1 164
20/11
R 1 085
21/11
R 1 182
22/11
R 1 164
23/11
R 1 323
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Washington, DC, US to Boston, MA, US was searched and found on 20 Nov 2025 with a price of R 1 085

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

You can expect to pay from R 1 085 to R 5 009 for a bus ticket from Washington, DC, US to Boston, MA, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at R 1 085, which is on 2025-11-20.

Usually Amtrak 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.

What's the cheapest way to go from Washington, DC, US to Boston, MA, US?

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