There are 8 ways to get from Ballston to Boston by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, subway, train, or bus (Flixbus, Greyhound)
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Fly Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Boston Logan Airport
best- Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)plane DCA - BOS
2h 58m$494–1,405Fly Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Theodore Francis Green State Airport, train
cheapest- Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Theodore Francis Green State Airport (PVD)plane DCA - PVD
- Take the train from TF Green Airport to South Stationtrain
5h 25m$73–411Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Washington Union Station to Bostontrain Acela
8h 8m$144–305Bus via New York (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to New York Midtownbus FlixBus 2601 / ...
- Take the bus from New York Midtown to Bostonbus FlixBus 2610 / ...
10h 40m$74–140Drive 437.3 mi
- Drive from Ballston to Bostoncar 437.3 mi
8h 18m$80–116Fly Washington Dulles International Airport to Boston Logan Airport
- Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)plane IAD - BOS
3h 18m$502–1,103Subway to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, fly to Boston Logan Airport
- Take the subway from Ballston, Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platform to New Carrollton, Orange Line Center Platformsubway
- Fly from Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)plane BWI - BOS
3h 57m$144–1,011Bus
- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Bostonbus FlixBus N2605
11h 15m$73–153
Ballston to Boston by subway and train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ballston to Boston is to bus via New York which costs $70 - $140 and takes 10h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Ballston to Boston is to fly which takes 2h 58m and costs $490 - $1,500.
No, there is no direct bus from Ballston to Boston. However, there are services departing from Ballston+Bay A and arriving at Boston via Washington Union Station and New York Midtown. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 40m.
No, there is no direct train from Ballston to Boston. However, there are services departing from Ballston, Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platform and arriving at Boston via Farragut North, Red Line Center Platform and Washington Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 8m.
The distance between Ballston and Boston is 408 miles. The road distance is 439.9 miles.
The best way to get from Ballston to Boston without a car is to train which takes 8h 8m and costs $140 - $310.
It takes approximately 2h 58m to get from Ballston to Boston, including transfers.
Ballston to Boston bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Washington Union Station.
Ballston to Boston train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, depart from Washington Union Station.
The best way to get from Ballston to Boston is to fly which takes 2h 58m and costs $490 - $1,500. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $140 - $310 and takes 8h 8m, you could also bus via New York, which costs $70 - $140 and takes 10h 40m.
What companies run services between Ballston, VA, USA and Boston, MA, USA?
American Airlines, JetBlue Airways, and Delta fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS) hourly. Alternatively, Amtrak Acela operates a train from Washington Union Station to Boston every 4 hours. Tickets cost $100–900 and the journey takes 6h 57m. Amtrak also services this route every 3 hours.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Baltimore-Washington International Airport to Boston Logan Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–360
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Theodore Francis Green State Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–390
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Boston Logan Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–550
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Theodore Francis Green State Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–390
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Boston Logan Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 46m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–550
Flights from Baltimore-Washington International Airport to Boston Logan Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–360
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Boston Logan Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–320
Flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Boston Logan Airport via Newark
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–320
- Website
- jetblue.com
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Boston Logan Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–550
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Washington Union Station to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 57m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $100–900
- Schedules at
- Amtrak Acela
- Website
- Amtrak
- Business Class
- $100–550
- First Class
- $310–900
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Washington Union Station to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $140–300
- Website
- Amtrak
Subway from Ballston, Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platform to New Carrollton, Orange Line Center Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $2–3
Train from TF Green Airport to South Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $9–16
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $9–16
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Washington Union Station to New York Midtown
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $40–75
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from New York Midtown to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $30–60
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Washington Union Station to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 50m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $75–130
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Washington Union Station to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $70–140
- Website
- Greyhound
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More Questions & Answers
Ballston to Boston bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at New York Midtown station.
Ballston to Boston train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, arrive at Boston station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ballston to Boston is 440 miles. It takes approximately 8h 18m to drive from Ballston to Boston.
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