There are 8 ways to get from Boston to Dulles by plane, train, subway, bus, rideshare, car, or bus (Greyhound, 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 Washington Dulles International Airport
best- Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)BOS - IAD
1h 46m$230–460Bus, subway
cheapest- Take the bus from Brookline to Washington Union StationFlixBus N2605
- Take the subway from Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center PlatformS
11h 33m$61–124Train, subway
- Take the train from Boston to Washington Union StationAcela
- Take the subway from Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center PlatformS
7h 59m$67–914Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Boston to Washington Dulles-IAD456.7 mi
8h 28mDrive 456.7 mi
- Drive from Boston to Dulles456.7 mi
8h 28m$84–121Fly to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, subway
- Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)BOS - DCA
- Take the subway from Rosslyn, Blue/Orange/Silver Track 2 Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform
2h 46m$110–633Fly to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, subway
- Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI)BOS - BWI
- Take the subway from New Carrollton, Orange Line Center Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform
3h 59m$123–553Bus
- Take the bus from Boston to Washington Union StationGreyhound US0235
- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Dulles - Kiss & FlyWashington
11h 45m
Boston to Dulles by train and subway
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Boston to Dulles is to bus and subway which costs $60 - $130 and takes 11h 33m.
The fastest way to get from Boston to Dulles is to fly which takes 1h 46m and costs $230 - $460.
No, there is no direct bus from Boston to Dulles. However, there are services departing from Boston and arriving at Dulles - Kiss & Fly via Washington Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 45m.
No, there is no direct train from Boston to Dulles. However, there are services departing from Boston and arriving at Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform via Union Station, Red Line Center Platform and Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 59m.
The distance between Boston and Dulles is 414 miles. The road distance is 459.4 miles.
The best way to get from Boston to Dulles without a car is to train and subway which takes 7h 59m and costs $65 - $950.
It takes approximately 1h 46m to fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD), including transfers and time at the airport.
Boston to Dulles bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Boston station.
Boston to Dulles train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, depart from Boston station.
The best way to get from Boston to Dulles is to fly which takes 1h 46m and costs $230 - $460. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 11h 45m.
What companies run services between Boston, MA, USA and Dulles, VA, USA?
United Airlines flies from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Boston to Dulles - Kiss & Fly via Washington Union Station in around 11h 45m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Boston Logan Airport to Baltimore-Washington International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–320
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Boston Logan Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–650
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Boston Logan Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 47m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–360
Flights from Boston Logan Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport via Newark
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 6m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $60–360
- Website
- jetblue.com
Flights from Boston Logan Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–650
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Boston Logan Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–650
Flights from Boston Logan Airport to Baltimore-Washington International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 47m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–320
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
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.html
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/northeast-regional-train
- Coach
- $60–420
- Business Class
- $150–500
- Phone
- +1 202 466 3876
- Website
- wmata.com
Subway from Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center 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
Subway from Rosslyn, Blue/Orange/Silver Track 2 Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 42 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
Subway from New Carrollton, Orange Line Center Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–11
- Website
- https://www.wmata.com
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $2–3
- standard fare 5 a.m - 9:30 p.m.
- $7–11
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Brookline to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–110
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Boston to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–110
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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
- $45–120
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1-877-462-6342
- questions@us.megabus.com
- Website
- us.megabus.com
Bus from Washington Union Station to Dulles - Kiss & Fly
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- https://us.megabus.com
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More Questions & Answers
The quickest flight from Boston Logan Airport Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport Airport is the direct flight which takes 1h 46m.
Boston to Dulles bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Washington Union Station.
Boston to Dulles train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, arrive at Washington Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Boston to Dulles is 459 miles. It takes approximately 8h 28m to drive from Boston to Dulles.
United Airlines offers flights from Boston Logan Airport Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport Airport.
There are 282+ hotels available in Dulles.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Boston and Dulles. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.













