There are 5 ways to get from Washington DC to Cape Cod by plane, train, bus, bus (Greyhound), car, or bus (Flixbus, Greyhound)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Barnstable Municipal Airport (HYA)plane DCA - HYA
3h 17m$313–944Drive 470.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Washington DC to Cape Codcar 470.7 mi
9h 6m$86–125Train, bus
- Take the train from Washington Union Station to Bostontrain Acela
- Take the bus from Boston South Buses to Hyannis Transportation Centerbus Hyannis - South Shore to Logan Airport
11h 53m$182–340Bus via New York
- Take the bus from Union Station to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus
- Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Peter Pan Bus Terminalbus
- Take the bus from Providence Bus Terminal to Hyannis Transportation Centerbus
14h 14m$95–220Bus
- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Bostonbus FlixBus N2605
- Take the bus from Boston South Station to Hyannis Transportation Centerbus Boston
14h 48m$90–185
Washington DC to Cape Cod by foot, bus, and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Washington DC to Cape Cod is to drive which costs $85 - $130 and takes 9h 6m.
The fastest way to get from Washington DC to Cape Cod is to fly which takes 3h 17m and costs $310 - $950.
No, there is no direct bus from Washington DC to Cape Cod. However, there are services departing from 13 St NW+F St NW and arriving at Town Hall Lawton Bus Shelter via Union Station, Port Authority Bus Terminal, Providence Bus Terminal and Hyannis Transportation Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 14m.
The distance between Washington DC and Cape Cod is 422 miles. The road distance is 473.4 miles.
The best way to get from Washington DC to Cape Cod without a car is to train and bus which takes 11h 53m and costs $180 - $340.
It takes approximately 3h 17m to get from Washington DC to Cape Cod, including transfers.
Washington DC to Cape Cod bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, depart from Union Station.
The best way to get from Washington DC to Cape Cod is to fly which takes 3h 17m and costs $310 - $950. Alternatively, you can bus via New York, which costs $95 - $220 and takes 14h 14m.
Washington DC to Cape Cod bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, arrive at Port Authority Bus Terminal station.
Yes, the driving distance between Washington DC to Cape Cod is 473 miles. It takes approximately 9h 6m to drive from Washington DC to Cape Cod.
What companies run services between Washington DC, USA and Cape Cod, MA, USA?
American Airlines, JetBlue Airways, and Cape Air 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 Town Hall Lawton Bus Shelter via 13 St NW+F St NW, Massachusetts Av NE+1 St NE, Union Station, Port Authority Bus Terminal, Providence Bus Terminal, and Hyannis Transportation Center in around 14h 14m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Barnstable Municipal Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–700
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Barnstable Municipal Airport via New York La Guardia
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 57m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–700
- Website
- jetblue.com
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Barnstable Municipal Airport via Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 46m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–700
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact DetailsContact 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
Contact DetailsContact 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
- $150–300
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 (508) 746-0378
- info@p-b.com
- Website
- p-b.com
Bus from Boston South Buses to Hyannis Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $27–35
- Website
- https://www.p-b.com/
- One Way - Adult
- $27–35
- Phone
- 1-800-343-9999
- Website
- peterpanbus.com
Bus from Union Station to Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $45–140
- Website
- https://peterpanbus.com
Bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Peter Pan Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $35–95
- Website
- https://peterpanbus.com
Bus from Providence Bus Terminal to Hyannis Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $15–40
- Website
- https://peterpanbus.com
Bus from Boston South Station to Hyannis Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $15–40
- Website
- https://peterpanbus.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Union Station to Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $40–80
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Washington Union Station to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $70–140
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Washington Union Station to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $70–120
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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