There are 7 ways to get from Boston to Washington 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)BOS - DCA
1h 39m$100–650Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Boston to Washington Union StationGreyhound US0235
10h$45–120Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Boston to Washington Union StationAcela
6h 54m$60–900Drive 433.5 mi
- Drive from Boston to Washington433.5 mi
8h 6m$80–115Fly to Washington Dulles International Airport, subway
- Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)BOS - IAD
- Take the subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platform
2h 40m$236–466Fly 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
2h 31m$121–902Bus via Brookline (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from Brookline to Washington Union StationFlixBus N2605
10h 28m$57–112
Boston to Washington by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Boston to Washington is to bus which costs $45 - $120 and takes 10h.
The fastest way to get from Boston to Washington is to fly which takes 1h 39m and costs $100 - $650.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Boston and arriving at Washington Union Station station. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 10h.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Boston and arriving at Washington Union Station station. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 6h 54m.
The distance between Boston and Washington is 401 miles. The road distance is 436 miles.
The best way to get from Boston to Washington without a car is to train which takes 6h 54m and costs $60 - $900.
It takes approximately 1h 39m to fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA), including transfers and time at the airport.
Boston to Washington bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Boston station.
Boston to Washington train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, depart from Boston station.
The best way to get from Boston to Washington is to fly which takes 1h 39m and costs $100 - $650. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $60 - $900 and takes 6h 54m, you could also bus, which costs $45 - $120 and takes 10h.
What companies run services between Boston, MA, USA and Washington, 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
- $50–320
- 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
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
- 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
- $5–65
- 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
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 (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
- $55–110
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Want to know more about travelling around United States
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Related travel guides
Travelling to the US: What do I need to know?
Read the travel guide
Why you should take the train in the US
Read the travel guide
Need to know: Greyhound
Read the travel guide
More Questions & Answers
The quickest flight from Boston Logan Airport Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport Airport is the direct flight which takes 1h 39m.
Boston to Washington bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Washington Union Station.
Boston to Washington train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, arrive at Washington Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Boston to Washington is 436 miles. It takes approximately 8h 6m to drive from Boston to Washington.
Delta, JetBlue Airways and American Airlines offer flights from Boston Logan Airport Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport Airport.
Book your Boston to Washington train tickets online with Omio.
Book your Boston to Washington bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.
There are 1641+ hotels available in Washington.



















