There are 7 ways to get from Boston to Springfield, VA by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, train, 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 Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
best- Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)BOS - DCA
2h 4m$104–606Bus via Brookline (Flixbus)
cheapest- Take the bus from Brookline to Washington Union StationFlixBus N2605
11h 20m$50–119Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Boston to Washington Union StationAcela
7h 46m$66–909Drive 447.3 mi
- Drive from Boston to Springfield, VA447.3 mi
8h 22m$82–118Fly to Washington Dulles International Airport
- Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)BOS - IAD
3h 6m$235–469Fly to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, train
- Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI)BOS - BWI
- Take the train from BWI Thurgood Marshall to Washington Union Station
3h 22m$123–908Bus
- Take the bus from Boston to Washington Union StationGreyhound US0235
11h 30m$54–130
Boston to Springfield, VA by train and subway (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Boston to Springfield, VA is to bus which costs $50 - $130 and takes 11h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Boston to Springfield, VA is to fly which takes 2h 4m and costs $100 - $650.
No, there is no direct bus from Boston to Springfield, VA. However, there are services departing from Boston and arriving at Springfield Bus Stop via Washington Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 30m.
No, there is no direct train from Boston to Springfield, VA. However, there are services departing from Boston and arriving at Franconia-Springfield, Blue Line Center Platform via Union Station, Red Line Center Platform and Metro Center, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Center Platform. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 46m.
The distance between Boston and Springfield, VA is 412 miles. The road distance is 449.9 miles.
The best way to get from Boston to Springfield, VA without a car is to train which takes 7h 46m and costs $65 - $950.
It takes approximately 2h 4m to get from Boston to Springfield, VA, including transfers.
Boston to Springfield, VA bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Boston station.
Boston to Springfield, VA train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, depart from Boston station.
The best way to get from Boston to Springfield, VA is to fly which takes 2h 4m and costs $100 - $650. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $65 - $950 and takes 7h 46m, you could also bus via Brookline, which costs $50 - $120 and takes 11h 20m.
What companies run services between Boston, MA, USA and Springfield, VA, 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
- $50–310
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Boston Logan Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–600
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Boston Logan Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–600
Flights from Boston Logan Airport to Baltimore-Washington International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–310
- 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 16m
- 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 47m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–600
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.html
- 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.html
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/northeast-regional-train
- Coach
- $4–200
- Business Class
- $45–230
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
- $5–60
- 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
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–9
- Website
- https://www.mta.maryland.gov
- Standard Fare
- $2–9
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Brookline to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–110
- 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/
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More Questions & Answers
Boston to Springfield, VA bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Washington Union Station.
Boston to Springfield, VA train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, arrive at Washington Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Boston to Springfield, VA is 450 miles. It takes approximately 8h 22m to drive from Boston to Springfield, VA.
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