There are 7 ways to get from Boston to American University by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, subway, train, or bus (Flixbus)
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 38m$134–820Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Boston to Washington Union Stationbus Greyhound US0235
11h 11m$48–104Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Boston to Washington Union Stationtrain Acela
7h 34m$65–906Drive 434 mi
- Drive from Boston to American Universitycar 434 mi
8h 11m$80–115Fly 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 Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platformsubway
3h 11m$213–507Fly 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
3h 11m$113–961Bus via Brookline (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from Brookline to Washington Union Stationbus FlixBus N2605
11h 42m$55–100
Boston to American University by train, subway, and foot (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Boston to American University is to bus which costs $45 - $110 and takes 11h 11m.
The fastest way to get from Boston to American University is to fly which takes 2h 38m and costs $130 - $850.
No, there is no direct bus from Boston to American University. However, there are services departing from Boston and arriving at Wisconsin Av NW+Upton St NW via Massachusetts Av NE+1 St NE. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 11m.
No, there is no direct train from Boston to American University. However, there are services departing from Boston and arriving at Tenleytown, Red Line Center Platform via Union Station, Red Line Center Platform. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 34m.
The distance between Boston and American University is 412 miles. The road distance is 436.6 miles.
The best way to get from Boston to American University without a car is to train which takes 7h 34m and costs $65 - $950.
It takes approximately 2h 38m to get from Boston to American University, including transfers.
Boston to American University bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Boston station.
Boston to American University train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, depart from Boston station.
The best way to get from Boston to American University is to fly which takes 2h 38m and costs $130 - $850. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $65 - $950 and takes 7h 34m, you could also bus, which costs $45 - $110 and takes 11h 11m.
What companies run services between Boston, MA, USA and American University, DC, 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 54m. Amtrak Northeast Regional also services this route every 4 hours.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Boston Logan Airport to Baltimore-Washington International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–340
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Boston Logan Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–850
- Website
- jetblue.com
Flights from Boston Logan Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–850
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Boston Logan Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 56m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–850
Flights from Boston Logan Airport to Baltimore-Washington International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–340
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Boston Logan Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–390
- Website
- spirit.com
Flights from Boston Logan Airport to Baltimore-Washington International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–410
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Boston to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 54m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $100–900
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/acela-train
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Business Class
- $100–550
- First Class
- $310–900
Train from BWI Thurgood Marshall to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 24 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $6–550
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/acela-train
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Business Class
- $6–440
- First Class
- $100–550
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Northeast Regional
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Boston to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 9m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $60–420
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/northeast-regional-train
- Coach
- $60–420
- Business Class
- $150–500
Train from BWI Thurgood Marshall to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $4–200
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/northeast-regional-train
- Coach
- $4–200
- Business Class
- $45–230
- Phone
- +1 202 466 3876
- Website
- wmata.com
Subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–8
- Website
- https://www.wmata.com
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $2–3
- standard fare 5 a.m - 9:30 p.m.
- $5–8
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from BWI Thurgood Marshall to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $6–70
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- 1-866-743-3682
- Website
- mta.maryland.gov
Train from BWI Thurgood Marshall to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–9
- Website
- https://www.mta.maryland.gov
- Standard Fare
- $2–9
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Boston to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 10h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–110
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Boston to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–110
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Brookline to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–95
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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More Questions & Answers
Boston to American University bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Washington Union Station.
Boston to American University train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, arrive at Washington Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Boston to American University is 437 miles. It takes approximately 8h 11m to drive from Boston to American University.
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