There are 8 ways to get from Boston Airport (BOS) to Washington by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), rideshare, car, subway, train, or bus (Flixbus, Greyhound)
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Fly to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
best- Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane BOS - DCA
1h 40m$550–1,100Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Boston to Washington Union Stationbus FlixBus N2605
11h 6m$76–153Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Boston to Washington Union Stationtrain Acela
8h$149–309Bus via New York
- Take the bus from Boston to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus Greyhound US0230 / ...
- Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Union Stationbus New York
10h 26m$79–161Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Boston-BOS to Washington436.7 mi
8h 15mDrive 436.7 mi
- Drive from Boston Airport (BOS) to Washingtoncar 436.7 mi
8h 15m$80–116Fly to Washington Dulles International Airport, subway
- Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane BOS - IAD
- Take the subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platformsubway
2h 28m$508–1,063Fly to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, train
- Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI)plane BOS - BWI
- Take the train from BWI Thurgood Marshall to Washington Union Stationtrain
2h 29m$154–1,473
Boston Airport (BOS) to Washington by bus and train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Boston Airport (BOS) to Washington is to bus which costs $75 - $160 and takes 11h 6m.
The fastest way to get from Boston Airport (BOS) to Washington is to fly which takes 1h 40m and costs $550 - $1,100.
No, there is no direct bus from Boston Airport (BOS) to Washington station. However, there are services departing from Logan International Airport and arriving at Union Station via Boston and Port Authority Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 26m.
No, there is no direct train from Boston Airport (BOS) to Washington station. However, there are services departing from Boston and arriving at Washington Union Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h.
The distance between Boston Airport (BOS) and Washington is 401 miles. The road distance is 439.2 miles.
The best way to get from Boston Airport (BOS) to Washington without a car is to train which takes 8h and costs $140 - $310.
It takes approximately 1h 40m to fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA), including transfers and time at the airport.
Boston Airport (BOS) to Washington bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Boston station.
Boston Airport (BOS) to Washington train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, depart from Boston station.
The best way to get from Boston Airport (BOS) to Washington is to fly which takes 1h 40m and costs $550 - $1,100. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $140 - $310 and takes 8h, you could also bus via New York, which costs $75 - $170 and takes 10h 26m.
What companies run services between Boston Airport (BOS), USA and Washington, DC, USA?
American Airlines, JetBlue Airways, and Delta fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) hourly. Alternatively, Amtrak Acela operates a train from Boston to Washington Union Station every 4 hours. Tickets cost $100–900 and the journey takes 6h 56m. Amtrak also services this route every 4 hours.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Boston Logan Airport to Baltimore-Washington International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–400
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Boston Logan Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–480
Flights from Boston Logan Airport to Baltimore-Washington International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–400
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Boston Logan Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 54m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–480
- Website
- jetblue.com
Flights from Boston Logan Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–480
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Boston Logan Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–320
Flights from Boston Logan Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport via Newark
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 56m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–320
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Boston to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 56m
- 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 BWI Thurgood Marshall to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 26 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- 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 Boston to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $140–300
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from BWI Thurgood Marshall to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $9–20
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 202 466 3876
- Website
- wmata.com
Subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- https://www.wmata.com
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $2–3
- Phone
- 1-866-743-3682
- Website
- mta.maryland.gov
Train from BWI Thurgood Marshall to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–9
- Website
- https://www.mta.maryland.gov
- Standard Fare
- $2–9
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Boston to Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $30–65
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $40–85
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Boston to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 10h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $75–150
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Boston to Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Schedules at
- greyhound.com
Bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Schedules at
- greyhound.com
Bus from Boston to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 10h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- greyhound.com
- Phone
- 1-800-343-9999
- Website
- peterpanbus.com
Bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $45–150
- Website
- https://peterpanbus.com
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Boston to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $75–130
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Boston to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Boston-BOS to Washington
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 15m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
The quickest flight from Boston Logan Airport Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport Airport is the direct flight which takes 1h 40m.
Boston Airport (BOS) to Washington bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Port Authority Bus Terminal station.
Boston Airport (BOS) to Washington train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, arrive at Washington Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Boston Airport (BOS) to Washington is 439 miles. It takes approximately 8h 15m to drive from Boston Airport (BOS) to Washington.
JetBlue Airways, Delta and American Airlines offer flights from Boston Logan Airport Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport Airport.
There are 1475+ hotels available in Washington.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Boston Airport (BOS) and Washington. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.

















