There are 8 ways to get from Washington DC to Boston by plane, train (Amtrak), bus, car, subway, train, 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
2h 55m$493–1,204Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Bostonbus FlixBus N2605
11h 13m$71–131Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Washington Union Station to Bostontrain Acela
8h 3m$112–262Bus via New York
- Take the bus from Washington to New Yorkbus Ppb 8709 / ...
- Take the bus from New York to Bostonbus Ppb 5623 / ...
10h 50m$97–177Drive 432.2 mi
- Drive from Washington DC to Bostoncar 432.2 mi
8h 10m$79–114Subway to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly to Boston Logan Airport
- Take the subway from McPherson Square, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 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
3h 40m$502–1,103Train 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
3h 36m$144–1,502Fly Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Theodore Francis Green State Airport, train
- 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 25m$72–410
Washington DC to Boston by foot, subway, and train (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Washington DC to Boston is to bus which costs $70 - $140 and takes 11h 13m.
The fastest way to get from Washington DC to Boston is to fly which takes 2h 55m and costs $490 - $1,200.
No, there is no direct bus from Washington DC to Boston. However, there are services departing from H St NW+Madison Pl NW and arriving at Boston via Washington and New York. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 50m.
No, there is no direct train from Washington DC to Boston. However, there are services departing from Metro Center, Red Line Track 1 Platform and arriving at Boston via Washington Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 3m.
The distance between Washington DC and Boston is 408 miles. The road distance is 434.7 miles.
The best way to get from Washington DC to Boston without a car is to train which takes 8h 3m and costs $110 - $270.
It takes approximately 2h 55m to get from Washington DC to Boston, including transfers.
Washington DC to Boston bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, depart from Washington station.
Washington DC to Boston train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, depart from Washington Union Station.
The best way to get from Washington DC to Boston is to fly which takes 2h 55m and costs $490 - $1,200. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $110 - $270 and takes 8h 3m, you could also bus via New York, which costs $95 - $180 and takes 10h 50m.
What companies run services between Washington DC, 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
- aa.com
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Boston Logan Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–550
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Theodore Francis Green State Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–390
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Theodore Francis Green State Airport via Philadelphia
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $60–390
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
Washington DC to Boston bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, arrive at New York station.
Washington DC to Boston train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, arrive at Boston station.
Yes, the driving distance between Washington DC to Boston is 435 miles. It takes approximately 8h 10m to drive from Washington DC to Boston.
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