There are 10 ways to get from Boston College to Washington by tram, plane, train (Amtrak), bus, car, subway, train, or bus (Flixbus, Greyhound)
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Tram to Boston Logan Airport, fly to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
best- Take the tram from Chestnut Hill to Copleytram
- Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane BOS - DCA
4h 11m$501–1,211Train to Theodore Francis Green State Airport, fly to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, train
cheapest- Take the train from Back Bay to TF Green Airporttrain
- Fly from Theodore Francis Green State Airport (PVD) to Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI)plane PVD - BWI
- Take the train from BWI Thurgood Marshall to Washington Union Stationtrain
6h 45m$68–940Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Boston to Washington Union Stationtrain Acela
8h 41m$112–272Bus via New York
- Take the bus from Boston to New Yorkbus Ppb 5774 / ...
- Take the bus from New York to Washingtonbus Ppb 8629 / ...
11h 31m$97–172Drive 427.7 mi
- Drive from Boston College to Washingtoncar 427.7 mi
8h 5m$79–113Fly Boston Logan Airport 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
5h$513–1,114Fly Boston Logan Airport 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
5h 11m$153–1,513Train to Theodore Francis Green State Airport, fly to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Take the train from Back Bay to TF Green Airporttrain
- Fly from Theodore Francis Green State Airport (PVD) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane PVD - DCA
5h 49m$91–568Bus to Manchester Airport, fly to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Take the bus from Boston to Boston Manchester Airportbus
- Fly from Manchester Airport (MHT) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane MHT - DCA
5h 50m$130–815Bus
- Take the bus from Boston to Washington Union Stationbus FlixBus N2605
11h 41m$72–124
Boston College to Washington by foot, tram, and train (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Boston College to Washington is to bus which costs $70 - $130 and takes 11h 41m.
The fastest way to get from Boston College to Washington is to tram and fly which takes 4h 11m and costs $500 - $1,300.
No, there is no direct bus from Boston College to Washington. However, there are services departing from Boston and arriving at Washington via New York. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 31m.
No, there is no direct train from Boston College to Washington station. However, there are services departing from Boston College and arriving at Washington Union Station via Boston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 41m.
The distance between Boston College and Washington is 412 miles. The road distance is 430.2 miles.
The best way to get from Boston College to Washington without a car is to train which takes 8h 41m and costs $110 - $280.
It takes approximately 4h 11m to get from Boston College to Washington, including transfers.
Boston College to Washington bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, depart from Boston station.
Boston College to Washington train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, depart from Boston station.
The best way to get from Boston College to Washington is to train which takes 8h 41m and costs $110 - $280. Alternatively, you can bus via New York, which costs $95 - $180 and takes 11h 31m.
What companies run services between Boston College, MA, USA and Washington, DC, USA?
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. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Boston College to Washington via Boston College, Boylston, Boston, and New York in around 11h 31m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Boston Logan Airport to Baltimore-Washington International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–390
Flights from Theodore Francis Green State Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–550
Flights from Theodore Francis Green State Airport to Baltimore-Washington International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–370
Tram from Chestnut Hill to Copley
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- MBTA - Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Schedules at
- Subway Schedules
- Adult
- $3
Train from Back Bay to TF Green Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $9–16
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $9–16
Train from Back Bay to TF Green Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $9–16
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $9–16
- 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
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Booking & Getting There
Boston College to Washington bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, arrive at New York station.
Boston College to Washington train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, arrive at Washington Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Boston College to Washington is 430 miles. It takes approximately 8h 5m to drive from Boston College to Washington.
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