DC → MA · about 393 miles

Washington to Boston bus & train schedule

Amtrak, FlixBus, Greyhound and OurBus run 88 direct buses and trains a week from Washington to Boston. The fastest takes 6 hours 43 minutes; the first departure leaves at 12:30 AM and the last at 10:00 PM.

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Buses and trains a week
88
Fastest trip
6h 43m
First departure
12:30 AM
Last departure
10:00 PM

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Times are local to each stop. Timetables published by tds.ai, refreshed October 15, 2026. Schedules change, so check times when you book.

Direct buses and trains from Washington, DC to Boston, MA
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12:30 AM New9:55 AM9h 25mDailyWashington DC Bus Station to Boston South StationFlixBus
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4:50 AM11:33 AM6h 43mMon–Fri from Nov 16Washington Union Station to BostonAmtrak
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4:50 AM11:40 AM6h 50mThu, Sat from Nov 21Washington Union Station to BostonAmtrak
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5:05 AM1:04 PM7h 59mMon–Fri from Nov 16Washington Union Station to BostonAmtrak
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5:20 AM1:30 PM8h 10mThu, Sat, Sun from Nov 7Washington Union Station to BostonAmtrak
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5:25 AM1:10 PM7h 45mMon–FriWashington Union Station to BostonAmtrak
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5:25 AM1:30 PM8h 05mSat & Sun from Nov 14Washington Union Station to BostonAmtrak
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6:15 AM2:16 PM8h 01mSat & Sun from Nov 7Washington Union Station to BostonAmtrak
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6:20 AM2:08 PM7h 48mMon–FriWashington Union Station to BostonAmtrak
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6:20 AM2:16 PM7h 56mThu, Sat, Sun from Nov 14Washington Union Station to BostonAmtrak
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6:20 AM3:03 PM8h 43mSat & SunWashington Union Station to BostonAmtrak
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6:40 AM1:37 PM6h 57mThu, Sat, Sun from Nov 21Washington Union Station to BostonAmtrak
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6:50 AM1:50 PM7h 00mMon–Fri from Nov 16Washington Union Station to BostonAmtrak
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7:10 AM3:20 PM8h 10mMon–Fri from Nov 16Washington Union Station to BostonAmtrak
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7:45 AM3:09 PM7h 24mSat & Sun from Nov 7Washington Union Station to BostonAmtrak
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7:45 AM3:21 PM7h 36mMon–FriWashington Union Station to BostonAmtrak
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7:48 AM3:07 PM7h 19mThu, Sat, Sun from Nov 21Washington Union Station to BostonAmtrak
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7:50 AM3:09 PM7h 19mSat & Sun from Nov 14Washington Union Station to BostonAmtrak
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8:22 AM4:22 PM8h 00mThu, Sat from Nov 21Washington Union Station to BostonAmtrak
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8:30 AM3:27 PM6h 57mMon–Fri from Nov 16Washington Union Station to BostonAmtrak
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8:35 AM3:40 PM7h 05mSat & Sun from Nov 7Washington Union Station to BostonAmtrak
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8:40 AM3:40 PM7h 00mSat & Sun from Nov 14Washington Union Station to BostonAmtrak
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8:45 AM3:45 PM7h 00mMon–FriWashington Union Station to BostonAmtrak
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8:50 AM4:45 PM7h 55mMon–Fri from Nov 16Washington Union Station to BostonAmtrak
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8:50 AM5:15 PM8h 25mSat & Sun from Nov 7Washington Union Station to BostonAmtrak
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9:00 AM6:55 PM9h 55mThu–SunWashington, DC (Stadium-Armory Metro station, farthest north bus bay on 19th St. SE.) to Boston, MA (Back Bay - In the bus lane outside 177 Huntington Avenue, between Belvidere and Cumberland Streets. Please note the building at 177 Huntington is not open to passengers.)OurBus
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9:10 AM5:15 PM8h 05mThu, Sat, Sun from Nov 14Washington Union Station to BostonAmtrak
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9:15 AM5:15 PM8h 00mMon–FriWashington Union Station to BostonAmtrak
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10:15 AM6:36 PM8h 21mSat & Sun from Nov 7Washington Union Station to BostonAmtrak
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10:20 AM6:18 PM7h 58mSat & Sun from Nov 22Washington Union Station to BostonAmtrak
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10:20 AM6:26 PM8h 06mThu, Sat from Nov 21Washington Union Station to BostonAmtrak
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10:20 AM6:36 PM8h 16mSat & Sun from Nov 14Washington Union Station to BostonAmtrak
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10:30 AM6:40 PM8h 10mMon–FriWashington Union Station to BostonAmtrak
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10:35 AM6:56 PM8h 21mMon–Fri from Nov 16Washington Union Station to BostonAmtrak
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10:55 AM5:53 PM6h 58mDaily from Nov 16Washington Union Station to BostonAmtrak
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11:22 AM7:17 PM7h 55mSat & Sun from Nov 7Washington Union Station to BostonAmtrak
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11:25 AM7:17 PM7h 52mThu, Sat, Sun from Nov 14Washington Union Station to BostonAmtrak
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11:27 AM7:39 PM8h 12mMon–FriWashington Union Station to BostonAmtrak
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12:50 PM7:57 PM7h 07mMon–Fri from Nov 16Washington Union Station to BostonAmtrak
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12:55 PM7:54 PM6h 59mThu, Sat, Sun from Nov 21Washington Union Station to BostonAmtrak
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1:05 PM9:13 PM8h 08mThu, Sat, Sun from Nov 7Washington Union Station to BostonAmtrak
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1:05 PM9:25 PM8h 20mMon–FriWashington Union Station to BostonAmtrak
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1:10 PM9:13 PM8h 03mSat & SunWashington Union Station to BostonAmtrak
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1:20 PM9:14 PM7h 54mSat & Sun from Nov 22Washington Union Station to BostonAmtrak
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1:25 PM9:29 PM8h 04mMon–Fri from Nov 16Washington Union Station to BostonAmtrak
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2:05 PM10:00 PM7h 55mMon–Fri from Nov 16Washington Union Station to BostonAmtrak
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2:50 PM9:50 PM7h 00mMon–Fri from Nov 16Washington Union Station to BostonAmtrak
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2:55 PM9:56 PM7h 01mThu, Sat, Sun from Nov 21Washington Union Station to BostonAmtrak
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3:10 PM11:52 PM8h 42mSat & Sun from Nov 22Washington Union Station to BostonAmtrak
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3:20 PM11:24 PM8h 04mSat & Sun from Nov 7Washington Union Station to BostonAmtrak
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3:25 PM11:20 PM7h 55mThu, Sat from Nov 21Washington Union Station to BostonAmtrak
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3:25 PM11:24 PM7h 59mSat & SunWashington Union Station to BostonAmtrak
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3:25 PM11:31 PM8h 06mMon–FriWashington Union Station to BostonAmtrak
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3:30 PM11:43 PM8h 13mMon–Fri from Nov 16Washington Union Station to BostonAmtrak
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4:02 PM12:10 AM +1 day8h 08mMon–Fri from Nov 16Washington Union Station to BostonAmtrak
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4:10 PM11:12 PM7h 02mThu, Sat from Nov 21Washington Union Station to BostonAmtrak
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4:20 PM11:30 PM7h 10mMon–Fri from Nov 16Washington Union Station to BostonAmtrak
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5:20 PM1:18 AM +1 day7h 58mSat & Sun from Nov 22Washington Union Station to BostonAmtrak
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5:55 PM12:44 AM +1 day6h 49mSat & Sun from Nov 22Washington Union Station to BostonAmtrak
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7:25 PM5:10 AM +1 day9h 45mDailyWashington DC Bus Station to Boston South StationGreyhound
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9:30 PM7:30 AM +1 day10h 00mDailyWashington, DC (Stadium-Armory Metro station, farthest north bus bay on 19th St. SE.) to Boston, MA (South Station Bus Terminal, Gate 3)OurBus
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9:35 PM7:50 AM +1 day10h 15mDailyWashington DC Bus Station to Boston South StationFlixBus
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10:00 PM9:58 AM +1 day11h 58mDailyWashington Union Station to BostonAmtrak
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Questions

How long is the bus or train from Washington to Boston?

The fastest direct bus or train takes 6 hours 43 minutes; the typical trip is 7 hours 58 minutes.

What time is the first departure from Washington to Boston?

The earliest departure is at 12:30 AM (Daily) and the last at 10:00 PM (Daily).

Which bus and rail companies go from Washington to Boston?

Amtrak, FlixBus, Greyhound and OurBus run direct buses and trains on this route.

Where do I board in Washington?

Buses and trains to Boston leave from Washington (Union Station) and Washington (Stadium-Armory Metro station).

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