How far is Washington from Boston by coach?

The journey from Boston to Washington by coach covers an approximate distance of 394 miles (636 km).

Is there a way to reach Washington from Boston without flying?

To travel from Boston to Washington without flying, you can take the coaches. The coach provides a comfortable and sustainable journey and allows you to enjoy the sights while reaching your destination. You also have the option of utilising carpooling services.

Bus Boston to Washington from £29 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures from Boston to Washington on 27 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	19:35	Boston (South Station)	16h 45m	12:20	Bethesda - 4550 Montgomery Ave	Cheapest
	Bus	20:55	Brookline	9h 5m	06:00	Union Station	Fastest
	Bus	10:15	Boston (South Station)	10h 30m	20:45	Union Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	13:15	Boston (South Station)	10h 30m	23:45	Union Station	No tags
	Bus	15:05	Boston (South Station)	10h 10m	01:15	Union Station	No tags

Next departures from Boston to Washington on 28 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	07:20	Boston (South Station)	9h 55m	17:15	Union Station	Cheapest
	Bus	20:55	Brookline	9h 5m	06:00	Union Station	Fastest
	Bus	01:30	Boston (South Station)	10h	11:30	Union Station	No tags
	Bus	08:00	Boston (South Station)	9h 55m	17:55	Union Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	08:55	Boston (South Station)	10h 5m	19:00	Union Station	No tags

Next departures from Boston to Washington on 29 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	10:15	Boston (South Station)	10h 30m	20:45	Union Station	Cheapest
	Bus	20:55	Brookline	9h 5m	06:00	Union Station	Fastest
	Bus	01:30	Boston (South Station)	10h	11:30	Union Station	No tags
	Bus	08:00	Boston (South Station)	9h 55m	17:55	Union Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	08:55	Boston (South Station)	10h 5m	19:00	Union Station	No tags

Next departures from Boston to Washington on 30 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	01:30	Brookline	10h 5m	11:35	Union Station	Cheapest
	Bus	20:55	Brookline	9h 5m	06:00	Union Station	Fastest
	Bus	01:30	Boston (South Station)	10h	11:30	Union Station	No tags
	Bus	08:00	Boston (South Station)	9h 55m	17:55	Union Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	08:55	Boston (South Station)	10h 5m	19:00	Union Station	No tags

Next departures from Boston to Washington on 1 December
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	12:45	Boston (South Station)	10h 45m	23:30	Union Station	Cheapest
	Bus	20:55	Brookline	9h 5m	06:00	Union Station	Fastest
	Bus	01:30	Boston (South Station)	10h	11:30	Union Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	06:00	Boston (South Station)	9h 30m	15:30	Union Station	No tags
	Bus	08:00	Boston (South Station)	9h 25m	17:25	Union Station	No tags

Next departures from Boston to Washington on 2 December
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	08:00	Boston (South Station)	9h 25m	17:25	Union Station	Cheapest
	Bus	20:55	Brookline	9h 5m	06:00	Union Station	Fastest
	Bus	01:30	Boston (South Station)	10h	11:30	Union Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	08:55	Boston (South Station)	10h 5m	19:00	Union Station	No tags
	Bus	10:15	Boston (South Station)	10h 45m	21:00	Union Station	No tags

Next departures from Boston to Washington on 3 December
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	02:15	Boston (South Station)	12h 10m	14:25	Union Station	Cheapest
	Bus	14:00	Boston (South Station)	5h 25m	19:25	Washington	Fastest
	Bus	01:30	Boston (South Station)	10h	11:30	Union Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	08:55	Boston (South Station)	10h 5m	19:00	Union Station	No tags
	Bus	17:30	Boston (South Station)	11h 15m	04:45	Union Station	No tags

Next departures from Boston to Washington on 4 December
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	08:55	Boston (South Station)	10h 5m	19:00	Union Station	Cheapest
	Bus	20:55	Brookline	9h 5m	06:00	Union Station	Fastest
	Bus	01:30	Boston (South Station)	10h	11:30	Union Station	No tags
	Bus	12:45	Boston (South Station)	10h 45m	23:30	Union Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	13:15	Boston (South Station)	10h 30m	23:45	Union Station	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to travel from Boston to Washington

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Washington. The journey takes about 10 hours 50 minutes and with fares starting at just £31, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

48bus per day

10h 50mAverage duration

392 milesDistance

16kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average price£31 - £155	Average duration10h 50m	CO₂ emissions 16kg CO₂e
Train	Average price£41 - £575	Average duration7h 50m	CO₂ emissions 58kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Boston and Washington?

Stops in Boston

A
Back Bay Station
145 Dartmouth St, Boston, MA 02116, USA
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B
North Station
100 Legends Way, Boston, MA 02114, USA
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C
South Station
700 Atlantic Ave, Boston, MA 02205, USA
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D
Copley Square
115-127 St James Ave, Boston, MA 02116, USA
E
Prudential MBTA Station
220 Huntington Ave, Boston, MA 02115, USA
F
Copley MBTA Station
650 Boylston St, Boston, MA 02116, USA

Stops in Washington

A
Union Station
6 Union Station Dr NE, Washington, DC 20002, USA
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B
Dupont Circle
1500 20th St NW, Washington, DC 20036, USA
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C
Metro Center Station
663 11th St NW, Washington, D.C., DC 20004, USA
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D
L’Enfant Plaza
In front of McDonald's, 400 C St SW, Washington, DC 20024, USA
E
10th Street NW
Charter bus loading zone in front of Madame Tussaud's, 610 10th St NW, Washington, DC 20001, USA
F
Foggy Bottom
1905 G St NW, Washington, DC 20431, USA

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511,454 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi2.7

Based on 11454 reviews, the company was rated 3.5 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the staff but often complained with the Wi-Fi. FlixBus ticket prices on this trip start at £31

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.

3 November 2024

Greyhound

3.5/587,401 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

WiFi2.4

According to 72 reviews, Greyhound received a 3-star rating for this journey. Travellers were especially satisfied with the staff and the temperature, but some complained about the value for money. Greyhound ticket prices on this trip start at £31

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.

27 December 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.

30 January 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.

13 October 2019

Peter Pan

4/56,345 reviews

Staff4.6

Timeliness4.4

Cleanliness4.7

WiFi3.7

According to 47 reviews, Peter Pan received a 3.6-star rating for this journey. Travellers were especially satisfied with the staff and the timeliness, but some complained about the ticket access. Peter Pan ticket prices on this trip start at £58

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.

22 July 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.

13 September 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.

1 September 2018

OurBus

4/53,156 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness4.1

Cleanliness4.3

WiFi3.1

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

How far is Washington from Boston by coach?
The journey from Boston to Washington by coach covers an approximate distance of 394 miles (636 km).
Is there a way to reach Washington from Boston without flying?
To travel from Boston to Washington without flying, you can take the coaches. The coach provides a comfortable and sustainable journey and allows you to enjoy the sights while reaching your destination. You also have the option of utilising carpooling services.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

25/11

£69

26/11

£106

Today

£66

28/11

£69

29/11

£59

30/11

£99

01/12

£48

02/12

£38

The cheapest trip from Boston, MA, US to Washington, DC, US was searched and found on 2 Dec 2025 with a price of £38

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

You can expect to pay from £38 to £220 for a bus ticket from Boston, MA, US to Washington, DC, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £38, which is on 2025-12-02.

Usually Greyhound 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.