There are 8 ways to get from Boston Airport (BOS) to Washington DC by plane, train (Amtrak), bus, rideshare, car, subway, train, 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 to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
best- Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane BOS - DCA
2h 15m$470–1,109Drive 436.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Boston Airport (BOS) to Washington DCcar 436.7 mi
8h 15m$80–116Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Boston to Washington Union Stationtrain Acela
8h 22m$261–402Bus via New York
- Take the bus from Boston to New Yorkbus Ppb 5774 / ...
- Take the bus from New York to Washingtonbus Ppb 8629 / ...
11h 21m$100–177Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Washington DC436.7 mi
8h 15mFly 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 McPherson Square, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platformsubway
2h 46m$514–1,086Fly 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
3h$158–1,473Bus
- Take the bus from Boston to Washington Union Stationbus FlixBus N2605
11h 42m$80–137
Boston Airport (BOS) to Washington DC by bus, train, subway, and foot (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Boston Airport (BOS) to Washington DC is to drive which costs $75 - $120 and takes 8h 15m.
The fastest way to get from Boston Airport (BOS) to Washington DC is to fly which takes 2h 15m and costs $470 - $1,200.
No, there is no direct bus from Boston Airport (BOS) to Washington DC. However, there are services departing from Terminal C - Arrivals Level and arriving at Franklin Square+Bay A via Boston, New York and H St NE+Union Station Garage. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 21m.
No, there is no direct train from Boston Airport (BOS) to Washington DC. However, there are services departing from Boston and arriving at Metro Center, Red Line Track 2 Platform via Union Station, Red Line Center Platform. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 22m.
The distance between Boston Airport (BOS) and Washington DC is 408 miles. The road distance is 439.2 miles.
The best way to get from Boston Airport (BOS) to Washington DC without a car is to train which takes 8h 22m and costs $260 - $410.
It takes approximately 2h 15m to get from Boston Airport (BOS) to Washington DC, including transfers.
Boston Airport (BOS) to Washington DC bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, depart from Boston station.
Boston Airport (BOS) to Washington DC train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, depart from Boston station.
The best way to get from Boston Airport (BOS) to Washington DC is to fly which takes 2h 15m and costs $470 - $1,200. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $260 - $410 and takes 8h 22m, you could also bus via New York, which costs $95 - $180 and takes 11h 21m.
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
- $65–420
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Boston Logan Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–600
Flights from Boston Logan Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport via New York JFK
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 58m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–440
Flights from Boston Logan Airport to Baltimore-Washington International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–420
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Boston Logan Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 52m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–600
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Boston Logan Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 47m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–440
Flights from Boston Logan Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport via Newark
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–440
- Website
- jetblue.com
Flights from Boston Logan Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–600
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Boston to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 56m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $100–900
- Schedules at
- Amtrak Acela
- Website
- Amtrak
- 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
- Amtrak Acela
- Website
- Amtrak
- Business Class
- $6–440
- First Class
- $100–550
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Boston to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $250–390
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from BWI Thurgood Marshall to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $16–26
- Website
- Amtrak
Subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to McPherson Square, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $2–3
- Phone
- 1-866-743-3682
- Website
- Maryland Transit
Train from BWI Thurgood Marshall to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–9
- Website
- Maryland Transit
- Standard Fare
- $2–9
- Phone
- 1-800-343-9999
- Website
- Peter Pan
Bus from Boston to New York
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $40–75
- Website
- Peter Pan
Bus from New York to Washington
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $55–95
- Website
- Peter Pan
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Boston to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $75–120
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Boston to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 10h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $85–130
- Website
- Greyhound
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Washington DC
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 15m
- Frequency
- On demand
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Booking & Getting There
Boston Airport (BOS) to Washington DC bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, arrive at New York station.
Boston Airport (BOS) to Washington DC train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, arrive at Washington Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Boston Airport (BOS) to Washington DC is 439 miles. It takes approximately 8h 15m to drive from Boston Airport (BOS) to Washington DC.
There are 1330+ hotels available in Washington DC.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Boston Airport (BOS) and Washington DC. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.

















