There are 8 ways to get from Boston Airport (BOS) to Silver Spring by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), rideshare, car, subway, train, or bus (Flixbus, Greyhound)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
best- Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane BOS - DCA
2h 23m$476–1,216Drive 431.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Boston Airport (BOS) to Silver Springcar 431.7 mi
8h 3m$77–111Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Boston to Washington Union Stationtrain Acela
8h 19m$261–402Bus via New York (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Boston to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus Greyhound US0230 / ...
- Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Silver Spring Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0310 / ...
12h 24m$92–139Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Silver Spring431.7 mi
8h 3mFly to Washington Dulles International Airport, subway
- Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane BOS - IAD
- Take the subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to Metro Center, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Center Platformsubway
3h$885–1,089Fly to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, train
- Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI)plane BOS - BWI
- Take the train from BWI Thurgood Marshall to Washington Union Stationtrain
2h 58m$158–1,473Bus
- Take the bus from Boston to Washington Union Stationbus FlixBus N2605
12h 41m$78–146
Boston Airport (BOS) to Silver Spring by bus, train, and subway (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Boston Airport (BOS) to Silver Spring is to drive which costs $75 - $110 and takes 8h 3m.
The fastest way to get from Boston Airport (BOS) to Silver Spring is to fly which takes 2h 23m and costs $470 - $1,300.
No, there is no direct bus from Boston Airport (BOS) to Silver Spring station. However, there are services departing from Terminal C - Arrivals Level and arriving at Silver Spring Bus Station via Boston and Port Authority Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 24m.
No, there is no direct train from Boston Airport (BOS) to Silver Spring. However, there are services departing from Boston and arriving at Silver Spring, Red Line Center Platform via Union Station, Red Line Center Platform. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 19m.
The distance between Boston Airport (BOS) and Silver Spring is 414 miles. The road distance is 434.2 miles.
The best way to get from Boston Airport (BOS) to Silver Spring without a car is to train which takes 8h 19m and costs $260 - $410.
It takes approximately 2h 23m to get from Boston Airport (BOS) to Silver Spring, including transfers.
Boston Airport (BOS) to Silver Spring bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Boston station.
Boston Airport (BOS) to Silver Spring train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, depart from Boston station.
The best way to get from Boston Airport (BOS) to Silver Spring is to fly which takes 2h 23m and costs $470 - $1,300. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $260 - $410 and takes 8h 19m, you could also bus via New York, which costs $90 - $140 and takes 12h 24m.
What companies run services between Boston Airport (BOS), USA and Silver Spring, MD, USA?
American Airlines, JetBlue Airways, and Delta fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) hourly. Alternatively, Amtrak Acela operates a train from Boston to Washington Union Station every 4 hours. Tickets cost $100–900 and the journey takes 6h 56m. Amtrak also services this route every 4 hours.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Boston Logan Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–650
Flights from Boston Logan Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport via New York JFK
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–480
Flights from Boston Logan Airport to Baltimore-Washington International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 46m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–440
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Boston Logan Airport to Baltimore-Washington International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–440
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Boston Logan Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 52m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–650
- Website
- jetblue.com
Flights from Boston Logan Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 47m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–650
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Boston Logan Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 46m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–480
Flights from Boston Logan Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport via Newark
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–480
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Boston to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 56m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $100–900
- Schedules at
- Amtrak Acela
- Website
- Amtrak
- Business Class
- $100–550
- First Class
- $310–900
Train from BWI Thurgood Marshall to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 26 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $6–550
- Schedules at
- Amtrak Acela
- Website
- Amtrak
- Business Class
- $6–440
- First Class
- $100–550
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Boston to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $250–390
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from BWI Thurgood Marshall to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $16–26
- Website
- Amtrak
Subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to Metro Center, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Center Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $2–3
- Phone
- 1-866-743-3682
- Website
- Maryland Transit
Train from BWI Thurgood Marshall to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–9
- Website
- Maryland Transit
- Standard Fare
- $2–9
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Boston to Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $40–60
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Silver Spring Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $50–75
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Boston to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 10h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $90–140
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Boston to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 45m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $75–120
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Silver Spring
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 3m
- Frequency
- On demand
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Booking & Getting There
Boston Airport (BOS) to Silver Spring bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Port Authority Bus Terminal station.
Boston Airport (BOS) to Silver Spring train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, arrive at Washington Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Boston Airport (BOS) to Silver Spring is 434 miles. It takes approximately 8h 3m to drive from Boston Airport (BOS) to Silver Spring.
There are 165+ hotels available in Silver Spring.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Boston Airport (BOS) and Silver Spring. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.













