There are 11 ways to get from Boston to Bowie by ferry, plane, train (Amtrak), bus, car, train, subway, 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.
Ferry to Boston Logan Airport, fly to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
best- Take the ferry from Long Wharf to Logan Airport Ferry Terminalferry
- Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane BOS - DCA
5h 14m$479–1,217Train to Theodore Francis Green State Airport, fly to Baltimore-Washington International Airport
cheapest- Take the train from South Station to TF Green Airporttrain
- Fly from Theodore Francis Green State Airport (PVD) to Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI)plane PVD - BWI
6h 10m$73–427Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Boston to New Carrollton Amtrak Stationtrain Northeast Regional
8h 58m$117–283Bus via New York
- Take the bus from Boston to New Yorkbus Ppb 5774 / ...
- Take the bus from New York to Washingtonbus Ppb 8629 / ...
11h 10m$101–177Drive 421 mi
- Drive from Boston to Bowiecar 421 mi
7h 52m$77–111Ferry to Boston Logan Airport, fly to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, train, bus
- Take the ferry from Long Wharf to Logan Airport Ferry Terminalferry
- Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI)plane BOS - BWI
- Take the train from BWI Thurgood Marshall to New Carrollton Amtrak Stationtrain
- Take the bus from New Carrollton+Bay B to Evergreen Pkwy at Town Center Blvdbus
5h 24m$147–971Ferry to Boston Logan Airport, fly to Washington Dulles International Airport, subway
- Take the ferry from Long Wharf to Logan Airport Ferry Terminalferry
- 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 New Carrollton, Orange/Silver Line Center Platformsubway
6h$507–1,114Train to Theodore Francis Green State Airport, fly to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Take the train from South Station to TF Green Airporttrain
- Fly from Theodore Francis Green State Airport (PVD) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane PVD - DCA
6h 1m$100–623Bus to Manchester Airport, fly to Baltimore-Washington International Airport
- Take the bus from Boston to Boston Manchester Airportbus
- Fly from Manchester Airport (MHT) to Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI)plane MHT - BWI
5h 48m$101–624Train via Philadelphia (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Boston to 30th Street Stationtrain Northeast Regional
- Take the train from 30th Street Station to New Carrollton Amtrak Stationtrain Northeast Regional / ...
9h 43m$105–871Bus
- Take the bus from Boston to Washington Union Stationbus FlixBus N2605
11h 26m$77–130
Boston to Bowie by train and bus (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Boston to Bowie is to drive which costs $75 - $120 and takes 7h 52m.
The fastest way to get from Boston to Bowie is to ferry and fly which takes 5h 14m and costs $470 - $1,300.
No, there is no direct bus from Boston to Bowie. However, there are services departing from Boston and arriving at Evergreen Pkwy at Emerald Ln via New York and New Carrollton+Bay B. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 10m.
No, there is no direct train from Boston to Bowie station. However, there are services departing from Boston and arriving at New Carrollton Amtrak Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 58m.
The distance between Boston and Bowie is 427 miles. The road distance is 423.4 miles.
The best way to get from Boston to Bowie without a car is to train which takes 8h 58m and costs $110 - $290.
It takes approximately 5h 14m to get from Boston to Bowie, including transfers.
Boston to Bowie bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, depart from Boston station.
Boston to Bowie train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Boston station.
The best way to get from Boston to Bowie is to train which takes 8h 58m and costs $110 - $290. Alternatively, you can bus via New York, which costs $100 - $180 and takes 11h 10m.
What companies run services between Boston, MA, USA and Bowie, MD, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Boston to New Carrollton Amtrak Station 5 times a day. Tickets cost $110–290 and the journey takes 7h 43m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Boston to Evergreen Pkwy at Emerald Ln via New York, Washington, Washington Union Station, New Carrollton Amtrak Station, and New Carrollton+Bay B in around 11h 10m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Boston Logan Airport to Baltimore-Washington International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–400
Flights from Theodore Francis Green State Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–600
Flights from Manchester Airport to Baltimore-Washington International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–600
Flights from Theodore Francis Green State Airport to Baltimore-Washington International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–400
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Boston to New Carrollton Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 43m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $110–290
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from BWI Thurgood Marshall to New Carrollton Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 26 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5–14
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Boston to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 52m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $80–210
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from 30th Street Station to New Carrollton Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $30–80
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- 1-800-343-9999
- Website
- Peter Pan
Bus from Boston to New York
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $40–75
- Website
- Peter Pan
Bus from New York to Washington
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $55–95
- Website
- Peter Pan
Ferry from Long Wharf to Logan Airport Ferry Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3–10
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $3–10
Ferry from Long Wharf to Logan Airport Ferry Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3–10
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $3–10
Ferry from Long Wharf to Logan Airport Ferry Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3–10
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $3–10
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Booking & Getting There
Boston to Bowie bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, arrive at New York station.
Boston to Bowie train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at New Carrollton Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Boston to Bowie is 423 miles. It takes approximately 7h 52m to drive from Boston to Bowie.
There are 342+ hotels available in Bowie.










