How much is the bus ticket from Washington to Boston?

The cheapest bus tickets from Washington to Boston start from $43. The average price for this route is around $58. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

How long is the bus ride from Washington to Boston?

The average bus trip duration from Washington to Boston is 11h 20m, covering a distance of 382 miles (616 km). The quickest bus can get you there in 8h 28m and is operated by Amtrak .

Which bus companies service the Washington to Boston route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 44 buses available per day, including services from FlixBus , Greyhound , Peter Pan , Amtrak , OurBus .

What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Washington to Boston?

The earliest bus departs from Washington to Boston at 12:00am. And the latest bus departs at 11:30pm.

What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Washington to Boston?

A bus trip from Washington to Boston generates an estimated 15.396975000000001 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and recommended mode of travel by Busbud.

What is the best bus company from Washington to Boston?

According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Amtrak , with an average rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars based on 5780 reviews.

Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Washington to Boston?

Based on reviews on Busbud, the bus company Peter Pan has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.7.

Which bus company has the most timely service from Washington to Boston?

According to Busbud traveler reviews, the most timely bus company on this route is Peter Pan , with a punctuality rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars.

Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Washington to Boston?

According to Busbud traveler reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Peter Pan , with a cleanliness rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars.

Bus Washington to Boston from $44 | Refundable Tickets

Next available departures

Next departures for Washington to Boston on April 1
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	8:05pm	Hyattsville New Carrollton Bus Stop	13h 20m	9:25am	Boston (South Station)	Cheapest
	11:30pm	Union Station	9h 30m	9:00am	Brookline	Fastest
	7:25pm	Union Station	9h 45m	5:10am	Boston (South Station)	No tags
	11:30pm	Union Station	9h 55m	9:25am	Boston (South Station)	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	5:15pm	Hyattsville New Carrollton Bus Stop	12h 25m	5:40am	Brookline	No tags

Next departures for Washington to Boston on April 2
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	3:30pm	Hyattsville New Carrollton Bus Stop	13h 15m	4:45am	Boston (South Station)	Cheapest
	3:20am	Union Station	8h 28m	11:48am	Boston Route 128, MA	Fastest
	1:05am	Union Station	10h 10m	11:15am	Boston (South Station)	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	2:10am	Union Station	9h 50m	12:00pm	Boston (South Station)	No tags
	8:30am	Union Station	10h 20m	6:50pm	Boston (South Station)	No tags

Next departures for Washington to Boston on April 3
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	12:30pm	Hyattsville New Carrollton Bus Stop	12h 35m	1:05am	Boston (South Station)	Cheapest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	6:05am	Union Station	9h 5m	3:10pm	Boston (South Station)	Fastest
	12:45am	Union Station	10h 30m	11:15am	Boston (South Station)	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	2:10am	Union Station	9h 50m	12:00pm	Boston (South Station)	No tags
	8:30am	Union Station	10h 20m	6:50pm	Boston (South Station)	No tags

Next departures for Washington to Boston on April 4
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	11:00am	Union Station	10h 25m	9:25pm	Boston (South Station)	Cheapest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	6:05am	Union Station	9h 5m	3:10pm	Boston (South Station)	Fastest
	12:45am	Union Station	10h 30m	11:15am	Boston (South Station)	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	2:10am	Union Station	9h 50m	12:00pm	Boston (South Station)	No tags
	8:30am	Union Station	10h 20m	6:50pm	Boston (South Station)	No tags

Next departures for Washington to Boston on April 5
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	12:05am	Arlington (Rosslyn), 1001 Wilson Blvd.	14h 40m	2:45pm	151 Steel Pl, Cambridge	Cheapest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	6:05am	Union Station	9h 5m	3:10pm	Boston (South Station)	Fastest
	12:45am	Union Station	10h 30m	11:15am	Boston (South Station)	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	2:10am	Union Station	9h 50m	12:00pm	Boston (South Station)	No tags
	8:30am	Union Station	10h 20m	6:50pm	Boston (South Station)	No tags

Next departures for Washington to Boston on April 6
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	9:00am	Union Station	10h	7:00pm	Boston (South Station)	Cheapest
	3:20am	Union Station	8h 28m	11:48am	Boston Route 128, MA	Fastest
	12:45am	Union Station	10h 30m	11:15am	Boston (South Station)	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	2:10am	Union Station	9h 50m	12:00pm	Boston (South Station)	No tags
	8:30am	Union Station	10h 20m	6:50pm	Boston (South Station)	No tags

Next departures for Washington to Boston on April 7
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	1:15pm	Union Station	11h 50m	1:05am	Boston (South Station)	Cheapest
	3:20am	Union Station	8h 28m	11:48am	Boston Route 128, MA	Fastest
	12:45am	Union Station	10h 30m	11:15am	Boston (South Station)	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	2:10am	Union Station	11h 15m	1:25pm	Boston (South Station)	No tags
	8:30am	Union Station	10h 20m	6:50pm	Boston (South Station)	No tags

Next departures for Washington to Boston on April 8
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	3:30am	Union Station	12h 10m	3:40pm	Boston (South Station)	Cheapest
	3:20am	Union Station	8h 28m	11:48am	Boston Route 128, MA	Fastest
	1:05am	Union Station	10h 10m	11:15am	Boston (South Station)	No tags
	2:10am	Union Station	12h 25m	2:35pm	Boston (South Station)	No tags
	3:20am	Union Station	8h 46m	12:06pm	South Station (Train Terminal)	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Today at 11:52 AM EDT.

Compare 2 ways to go from Washington to Boston

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the Train stands out as a good way to reach Boston. The journey takes about 7 hours 55 minutes and with fares starting at just $52, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

46train per day

7h 55mAverage Duration

391 milesDistance

57kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$43 - $199	Average Duration11h 20m	CO₂ emissions 15kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$52 - $716	Average Duration7h 55m	CO₂ emissions 57kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Washington and Boston?

Stops in Washington

A
Union Station
6 Union Station Dr NE, Washington, DC 20002, USA
Visit page
B
Dupont Circle
1500 20th St NW, Washington, DC 20036, USA
Visit page
C
Metro Center Station
663 11th St NW, Washington, D.C., DC 20004, USA
Visit page
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

Stops in Boston

A
Back Bay Station
145 Dartmouth St, Boston, MA 02116, USA
Visit page
B
North Station
100 Legends Way, Boston, MA 02114, USA
Visit page
C
Riverside Bus Station
335 Grove St, Auburndale, MA 02466
Visit page
D
Prudential MBTA Station
220 Huntington Ave, Boston, MA 02115, USA
E
Copley MBTA Station
650 Boylston St, Boston, MA 02116, USA
F
Long Wharf
66 Long Wharf, Boston, MA 02110, USA

Compare companies

FlixBus

3.5/512,386 reviews

Staff4.2

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 Washington Boston recent customer reviews

They forget 10 people in the bus station and then they blamed us for the bus coming early and we did not noticed it after that they delayed the route around 3 hours after that they did not gave us any information about that, it was a disaster and i had to cancel my other route because of that i am not satisfied and not thinking to use FlixBus any more and i’ll complain them in every social media platform

Emre K.

October 7, 2025

The driver was a little rude and no bathroom on the bus

Amy L.

July 12, 2024

Seats are very small WiFi not working

Naveed K.

June 20, 2023

Greyhound

3.5/587,531 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.4

Wifi2.5

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 Lines, Inc. Washington Boston recent customer reviews

It’s very bad cause bus got delayed I had to wait 2 hours with updates so I took another this happened to me 2 time in a row

Bishesh P.

August 22, 2025

While booking the ticket i was not informed that the bus is not direct. I had to wait at the station in mew york for 3 hours. Would appreciate if waiting time/halt is informed at time of booking and not after issuing ticket. Also there was no staff at new york at 4 am to help or guide.

Anshum M.

September 22, 2019

Didn’t have air conditioner, the driver lost the way any time, we arrived late 2h30. The worst experience here on USA I have had.

Yane D.

August 2, 2019

Peter Pan

4/56,430 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness4.4

Cleanliness4.7

Wifi3.7

Based on 54 reviews, Peter Pan was rated 3.8 stars for this trip. Peter Pan ticket prices on this trip start at $64, with the trip lasting on average 647.

Peter Pan Washington Boston recent customer reviews

The first bus driver was awesome. The second one was nice however there were five passengers being overly loud in the back about 80% of the way from Philly on. The bus driver not once addressed it and everyone seemed discomforted most of the way because of them. Also, we were almost an hour late to Boston.

Edgard M.

September 14, 2019

Am a person living with HIV from Uganda and I just came here for a meeting but I was very impressed by the superservices

Moses N.

May 15, 2019

in Newyork I have transferred to 1 PM bus as I was early. but the bus from newyork to boston which is supposed to come by 5:15 came at 5:50. due to which I have missed my boston express bus which is at 5:30

Purnachand M.

July 9, 2018

Amtrak

4/55,781 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

Based on 5781 reviews, the company was rated 4.1 stars on Busbud. Travelers were especially satisfied with the seats and the ticket access but often complained with the wifi. Amtrak ticket prices on this trip start at $64

Amtrak Washington Boston recent customer reviews

My train was delayed and then I missed it because I didn’t see where I was supposed to go. I had to get on a different train and pay more money. Very confusing

Pamela E.

June 28, 2024

I love traveling by train. It’s much less stressful than flying and more pleasant than buses.

Sandra L.

July 31, 2023

Very comfortable

Shahid I.

February 1, 2024

OurBus

4/53,189 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness4.1

Cleanliness4.3

Wifi3

With about 1 daily trips between Washington and Boston, Ourbus offers competitive fares, clean and comfortable intercity bus travel. Their buses have free WiFi, clean bathrooms, complimentary bottled water, extra legroom and power outlets. They are known for providing excellent customer service, reflecting one of the industry's highest review rates. OurBus does not charge fees to reschedule tickets, which can be changed up to 30 minutes before travel time.

US bus companies:FlixBus, Greyhound, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Intercape, Trenitalia, Big Sky

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

Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.

How much is the bus ticket from Washington to Boston?
The cheapest bus tickets from Washington to Boston start from $43. The average price for this route is around $58. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus ride from Washington to Boston?
The average bus trip duration from Washington to Boston is 11h 20m, covering a distance of 382 miles (616 km). The quickest bus can get you there in 8h 28m and is operated by Amtrak.
Which bus companies service the Washington to Boston route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 44 buses available per day, including services from FlixBus, Greyhound, Peter Pan, Amtrak, OurBus.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Washington to Boston?
The earliest bus departs from Washington to Boston at 12:00am. And the latest bus departs at 11:30pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Washington to Boston?
A bus trip from Washington to Boston generates an estimated 15.396975000000001 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and recommended mode of travel by Busbud.
What is the best bus company from Washington to Boston?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Amtrak, with an average rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars based on 5780 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Washington to Boston?
Based on reviews on Busbud, the bus company Peter Pan has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.7.
Which bus company has the most timely service from Washington to Boston?
According to Busbud traveler reviews, the most timely bus company on this route is Peter Pan, with a punctuality rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Washington to Boston?
According to Busbud traveler reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Peter Pan, with a cleanliness rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

03/30

$79

03/31

$75

Today

$74

04/02

$67

04/03

$72

04/04

$68

04/05

$73

04/06

$49

The cheapest trip from Washington, DC, US to Boston, MA, US was searched and found on Apr 6, 2026 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 Washington, DC, US to Boston, MA, US, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $49 to $458 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 $49 which is on 2026-04-06.

Usually Peter Pan 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.