There are 5 ways to get from Washington to Cape Cod by plane, train, bus, 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
1h 48m$139–686Drive 470.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Washington 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
10h 47m$175–338Bus via New York
- Take the bus from Washington to New Yorkbus
- Take the bus from New York to Providencebus
- Take the bus from Providence Bus Terminal to Hyannis Transportation Centerbus
13h 33m$113–297Bus
- 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
13h 40m$104–178
Washington to Cape Cod by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Washington to Cape Cod is to drive which costs $85 - $130 and takes 9h 6m.
The fastest way to get from Washington to Cape Cod is to fly which takes 1h 48m and costs $130 - $700.
No, there is no direct bus from Washington to Cape Cod. However, there are services departing from Washington and arriving at Town Hall Lawton Bus Shelter via New York, Providence Bus Terminal and Hyannis Transportation Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 33m.
The distance between Washington and Cape Cod is 414 miles. The road distance is 473.4 miles.
The best way to get from Washington to Cape Cod without a car is to train and bus which takes 10h 47m and costs $170 - $340.
It takes approximately 1h 48m to get from Washington to Cape Cod, including transfers.
Washington to Cape Cod bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, depart from Washington station.
The best way to get from Washington to Cape Cod is to fly which takes 1h 48m and costs $130 - $700. Alternatively, you can bus via New York, which costs $110 - $300 and takes 13h 33m.
Washington to Cape Cod bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, arrive at New York station.
Yes, the driving distance between Washington to Cape Cod is 473 miles. It takes approximately 9h 6m to drive from Washington 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 bus from Washington to Town Hall Lawton Bus Shelter via New York, Providence Bus Terminal, and Hyannis Transportation Center in around 13h 33m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Barnstable Municipal Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- 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 53m
- 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 40m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Sunday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $110–700
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
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Washington Union Station to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $140–300
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (508) 746-0378
- info@p-b.com
- Website
- Plymouth & Brockton
Bus from Boston South Buses to Hyannis Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $27–35
- Website
- Plymouth & Brockton
- One Way - Adult
- $27–35
Bus from Boston South Buses to Hyannis Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $27–35
- Website
- Plymouth & Brockton
- One Way - Adult
- $27–35
- Phone
- 1-800-343-9999
- Website
- Peter Pan
Bus from Washington to New York
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $60–150
- Website
- Peter Pan
Bus from New York to Providence
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $35–100
- Website
- Peter Pan
Bus from Providence Bus Terminal to Hyannis Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $15–45
- Website
- Peter Pan
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Washington Union Station to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 50m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $75–130
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Washington Union Station to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $70–140
- Website
- Greyhound
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