There are 5 ways to get from Dulles to Boston by plane, subway, train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport
best- Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)plane IAD - BOS
1h 43m$250–550Subway, train
cheapest- Take the subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platformsubway S
- Take the train from Washington Union Station to Bostontrain Acela
8h 37m$64–912Subway, bus
- Take the subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platformsubway S
- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Brooklinebus FlixBus N2605
11h 54m$67–125Drive 454.9 mi
- Drive from Dulles to Bostoncar 454.9 mi
8h 30m$83–120Subway to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, fly
- Take the subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to Rosslyn, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platformsubway
- Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)plane DCA - BOS
3h 30m$104–661
Dulles to Boston by subway and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Dulles to Boston is to subway and bus which costs $65 - $130 and takes 11h 54m.
The fastest way to get from Dulles to Boston is to fly which takes 1h 43m and costs $250 - $550.
No, there is no direct train from Dulles to Boston. However, there are services departing from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform and arriving at Boston via Farragut North, Red Line Center Platform and Washington Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 37m.
The distance between Dulles and Boston is 414 miles. The road distance is 457.6 miles.
The best way to get from Dulles to Boston without a car is to subway and train which takes 8h 37m and costs $60 - $950.
It takes approximately 1h 43m to fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS), including transfers and time at the airport.
Dulles to Boston train services, operated by Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, depart from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform station.
The quickest flight from Washington Dulles International Airport Airport to Boston Logan Airport Airport is the direct flight which takes 1h 43m.
Dulles to Boston train services, operated by Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, arrive at Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platform station.
Yes, the driving distance between Dulles to Boston is 458 miles. It takes approximately 8h 30m to drive from Dulles to Boston.
What companies run services between Dulles, VA, USA and Boston, MA, USA?
United Airlines flies from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS) every 4 hours.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Boston Logan Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–650
- Website
- jetblue.com
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Boston Logan Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–650
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Boston Logan Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–650
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Boston Logan Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 47m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–340
Flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Boston Logan Airport via Newark
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 56m
- When
- Monday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- $50–340
- 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
Subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to Rosslyn, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 43 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 Acela
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Washington Union Station to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 57m
- 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 Washington Union Station to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 3 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
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Washington Union Station to Brookline
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $60–110
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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