There are 7 ways to get from Washington DC to Barnstable by plane, train (Amtrak), bus, car, train, or bus (Flixbus, Greyhound)
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Fly Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Barnstable Municipal Airport
best- Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Barnstable Municipal Airport (HYA)plane DCA - HYA
6h 31m$113–654Drive 465.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Washington DC to Barnstablecar 465.6 mi
9h 4m$85–123Train
- Take the train from Washington Union Station to Bostontrain Acela
- Take the train from South Station to Hyannistrain CapeFLYER
11h 40m$160–355Bus via New York
- Take the bus from Washington to New Yorkbus
- Take the bus from New York to Providencebus
- Take the bus from Providence to Hyannisbus
14h 57m$125–257Fly Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Boston Logan Airport, bus
- Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)plane DCA - BOS
- Take the bus from Logan International Airport to Hyannis Transportation Centerbus
7h 37m$521–1,244Train to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, fly to Boston Logan Airport, bus
- 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
- Take the bus from Logan International Airport to Hyannis Transportation Centerbus
8h 15m$172–1,542Bus
- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Bostonbus FlixBus N2605
- Take the bus from Boston South Buses to Hyannis Transportation Centerbus Hyannis - South Shore to Logan Airport
15h 23m$94–167
Washington DC to Barnstable by foot and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Washington DC to Barnstable is to drive which costs $85 - $130 and takes 9h 4m.
The fastest way to get from Washington DC to Barnstable is to fly which takes 6h 31m and costs $110 - $700.
No, there is no direct bus from Washington DC to Barnstable. However, there are services departing from H St NW+14 St NW and arriving at Courthouse Complex, Barnstable via Washington, New York, Providence and Hyannis Transportation Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 57m.
No, there is no direct train from Washington DC to Barnstable. However, there are services departing from Metro Center, Red Line Track 1 Platform and arriving at Hyannis via Washington Union Station and South Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 40m.
The distance between Washington DC and Barnstable is 425 miles. The road distance is 468.4 miles.
The best way to get from Washington DC to Barnstable without a car is to train which takes 11h 40m and costs $160 - $360.
It takes approximately 6h 31m to get from Washington DC to Barnstable, including transfers.
Washington DC to Barnstable bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, depart from Washington station.
Washington DC to Barnstable train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, depart from Washington Union Station.
The best way to get from Washington DC to Barnstable is to fly which takes 6h 31m and costs $110 - $700. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $160 - $360 and takes 11h 40m, you could also bus via New York, which costs $120 - $260 and takes 14h 57m.
What companies run services between Washington DC, USA and Barnstable, MA, USA?
JetBlue Airways, Cape Air, and two other airlines fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Barnstable Municipal Airport (HYA) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Washington DC to Barnstable via Metro Center, Red Line Track 1 Platform, Union Station, Red Line Center Platform, Washington Union Station, Boston, South Station, and Hyannis in around 11h 40m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Baltimore-Washington International Airport to Boston Logan Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–380
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
- $65–130
- Website
- Peter Pan
Bus from New York to Providence
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $40–85
- Website
- Peter Pan
Bus from Providence to Hyannis
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $18–40
- Website
- Peter Pan
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More Questions & Answers
Washington DC to Barnstable bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, arrive at New York station.
Washington DC to Barnstable train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, arrive at Boston station.
Yes, the driving distance between Washington DC to Barnstable is 468 miles. It takes approximately 9h 4m to drive from Washington DC to Barnstable.
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