There are 8 ways to get from Potomac to Boston by plane, train (Amtrak), bus, car, train, subway, or bus (Flixbus, Greyhound)
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Fly Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Boston Logan Airport
best- Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)plane DCA - BOS
3h 27m$496–1,209Fly Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Theodore Francis Green State Airport, train
cheapest- Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Theodore Francis Green State Airport (PVD)plane DCA - PVD
- Take the train from TF Green Airport to South Stationtrain
5h 58m$75–425Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Washington Union Station to Bostontrain Acela
8h 29m$114–275Bus via New York
- Take the bus from Washington to New Yorkbus Ppb 8709 / ...
- Take the bus from New York to Bostonbus Ppb 5623 / ...
11h 7m$99–180Drive 437.9 mi
- Drive from Potomac to Bostoncar 437.9 mi
8h 12m$80–116Train to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, fly to Boston Logan Airport
- Take the train from Washington Union Station to BWI Thurgood Marshalltrain
- Fly from Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)plane BWI - BOS
4h 2m$146–1,505Subway to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly to Boston Logan Airport
- Take the subway from Metro Center, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Center Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platformsubway
- Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)plane IAD - BOS
4h 18m$506–1,108Bus
- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Bostonbus FlixBus N2605
11h 53m$75–125
Potomac to Boston by bus, subway, and train (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Potomac to Boston is to bus which costs $75 - $130 and takes 11h 53m.
The fastest way to get from Potomac to Boston is to fly which takes 3h 27m and costs $490 - $1,300.
No, there is no direct bus from Potomac to Boston. However, there are services departing from Falls Rd+River Rd and arriving at Boston via Washington and New York. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 7m.
No, there is no direct train from Potomac to Boston. However, there are services departing from Friendship Heights, Red Line Center Platform and arriving at Boston via Washington Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 29m.
The distance between Potomac and Boston is 422 miles. The road distance is 440.4 miles.
The best way to get from Potomac to Boston without a car is to train which takes 8h 29m and costs $110 - $280.
It takes approximately 3h 27m to get from Potomac to Boston, including transfers.
Potomac to Boston bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, depart from Washington station.
Potomac to Boston train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, depart from Washington Union Station.
The best way to get from Potomac to Boston is to fly which takes 3h 27m and costs $490 - $1,300. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $110 - $280 and takes 8h 29m, you could also bus via New York, which costs $95 - $180 and takes 11h 7m.
What companies run services between Potomac, Montgomery County, MD, USA and Boston, MA, USA?
American Airlines, JetBlue Airways, and Delta fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS) hourly. Alternatively, Amtrak Acela operates a train from Washington Union Station to Boston every 4 hours. Tickets cost $100–900 and the journey takes 6h 57m. Amtrak also services this route every 3 hours.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Baltimore-Washington International Airport to Boston Logan Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–400
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Theodore Francis Green State Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–400
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Washington Union Station to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 57m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $100–900
- Schedules at
- Amtrak Acela
- Website
- Amtrak
- Business Class
- $100–550
- First Class
- $310–900
Train from Washington Union Station to BWI Thurgood Marshall
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $6–550
- Schedules at
- Amtrak Acela
- Website
- Amtrak
- Business Class
- $6–440
- First Class
- $100–550
- Phone
- 1-800-343-9999
- Website
- Peter Pan
Bus from Washington to New York
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $55–100
- Website
- Peter Pan
Bus from New York to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $40–75
- Website
- Peter Pan
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Booking & Getting There
Potomac to Boston bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, arrive at New York station.
Potomac to Boston train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, arrive at Boston station.
Yes, the driving distance between Potomac to Boston is 440 miles. It takes approximately 8h 12m to drive from Potomac to Boston.
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