There are 6 ways to get from Washington to Boston by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, train, or bus
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Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
best- Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)plane DCA - BOS
1h 29m$900–1,200Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Bostonbus FlixBus N2605
9h 40m$70–140Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Washington Union Station to Bostontrain Acela
6h 57m$150–300Drive 432.2 mi
- Drive from Washington to Bostoncar 432.2 mi
8h 10m$79–114Train to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, fly
- 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 13m$92–875Bus via New York
- Take the bus from Washington, DC - Dupont Circle to Penn Station NYbus Springfield
- Take the bus from New York, NY - 11th Ave between W. 36th and 37th to Boston, MA - 177 Huntington Avenuebus New York
9h 53m$166–367
Washington to Boston by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Washington to Boston is to bus which costs $70 - $140 and takes 9h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Washington to Boston is to fly which takes 1h 29m and costs $900 - $1,200.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Washington Union Station station and arriving at Boston. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 9h 40m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Washington Union Station station and arriving at Boston. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 6h 57m.
The distance between Washington and Boston is 401 miles. The road distance is 434.7 miles.
The best way to get from Washington to Boston without a car is to train which takes 6h 57m and costs $150 - $300.
It takes approximately 1h 29m to fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS), including transfers and time at the airport.
Washington to Boston bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Washington Union Station.
Washington to Boston train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, depart from Washington Union Station.
The best way to get from Washington to Boston is to fly which takes 1h 29m and costs $900 - $1,200. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $150 - $300 and takes 6h 57m, you could also bus, which costs $70 - $140 and takes 9h 40m.
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
- delta.com
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Boston Logan Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–550
Flights from Baltimore-Washington International Airport to Boston Logan Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–350
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Baltimore-Washington International Airport to Boston Logan Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–350
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Boston Logan Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–550
- Website
- jetblue.com
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Boston Logan Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–550
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
Train from Washington Union Station to BWI Thurgood Marshall
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $6–550
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/acela-train
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Business Class
- $6–440
- First Class
- $100–550
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
Train from Washington Union Station to BWI Thurgood Marshall
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $9–20
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- 1-866-743-3682
- Website
- mta.maryland.gov
Train from Washington Union Station to BWI Thurgood Marshall
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–9
- Website
- https://www.mta.maryland.gov
- Standard Fare
- $2–9
- 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
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- 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
- +1 202-332-2691
- info@bestbus.com
- Website
- bestbus.com
Bus from Washington, DC - Dupont Circle to Penn Station NY
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $35–55
- Website
- https://www.bestbus.com
- Adult
- $35–55
- Phone
- +1-844-800-6828
- pr@ourbus.com
- Website
- ourbus.com
Bus from Washington, DC - Dupont Circle to Penn Station NY
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $95–210
- Website
- https://www.ourbus.com
Bus from New York, NY - 11th Ave between W. 36th and 37th to Boston, MA - 177 Huntington Avenue
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $70–160
- Website
- https://www.ourbus.com
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More Questions & Answers
The quickest flight from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport Airport to Boston Logan Airport Airport is the direct flight which takes 1h 29m.
Washington to Boston bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Boston station.
Washington to Boston train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, arrive at Boston station.
Yes, the driving distance between Washington to Boston is 435 miles. It takes approximately 8h 10m to drive from Washington to Boston.
JetBlue Airways, Delta and American Airlines offer flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport Airport to Boston Logan Airport Airport.
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