There are 8 ways to get from Boston to Washington by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, bus, or train
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 Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
best- Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)plane BOS - SEA
6h 55m$201–493Fly to Tri-Cities Airport
cheapest- Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Tri-Cities Airport (PSC)plane BOS - PSC
8h 21m$160–650Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Boston to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Seattletrain
2d 21h$819–1,888Bus
- Take the bus from Boston to New Yorkbus
- Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to St Louis Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Denver Union Stationbus
- Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Seattle Bus Stationbus
3d 4h$547–908Drive 2,994.4 mi
- Drive from Boston to Seattlecar 2,994.4 mi
2d 1h$547–790Fly to Spokane International Airport
- Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Spokane International Airport (GEG)plane BOS - GEG
8h 16m$166–661Fly to Portland International Airport
- Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Portland International Airport (PDX)plane BOS - PDX
8h 21m$216–486Bus, train
- Take the bus from Boston to New York Midtownbus
- Take the train from New York Penn Station to Toronto Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Toronto Union Station to Vancouvertrain
- Take the bus from Vancouver to Seattlebus
5d$896–1,916
Boston to Washington by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Boston to Washington is to fly which costs $160 - $650 and takes 8h 21m.
The fastest way to get from Boston to Washington is to fly which takes 6h 55m and costs $200 - $500.
No, there is no direct bus from Boston to Washington. However, there are services departing from Boston and arriving at 4th Ave & Madison St via Port Authority Bus Terminal, St Louis Bus Station, Denver Union Station and SODO Busway & S Royal Brougham Way. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3 days 4h.
No, there is no direct train from Boston to Washington. However, there are services departing from Boston and arriving at Seattle via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 21h.
The distance between Boston and Washington is 2517 miles. The road distance is 3011.9 miles.
The best way to get from Boston to Washington without a car is to train which takes 2 days 21h and costs $800 - $1,900.
It takes approximately 6h 55m to get from Boston to Washington, including transfers.
Boston to Washington bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, depart from Boston station.
Boston to Washington train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Boston station.
The best way to get from Boston to Washington is to fly which takes 6h 55m and costs $200 - $500. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $800 - $1,900 and takes 2 days 21h, you could also bus, which costs $500 - $950 and takes 3 days 4h.
What companies run services between Boston, MA, USA and Washington, USA?
Alaska Airlines, Inc., JetBlue Airways, and three other airlines fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a train from Boston to Seattle via Chicago Union Station in around 2d 21h.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Boston Logan Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–750
Flights from Boston Logan Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–750
Flights from Boston Logan Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 20m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $180–750
Flights from Boston Logan Airport to Spokane International Airport via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–700
Flights from Boston Logan Airport to Spokane International Airport via Salt Lake City
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 24m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–750
Flights from Boston Logan Airport to Spokane International Airport via Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 58m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–750
Flights from Boston Logan Airport to Tri-Cities Airport via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–650
Flights from Boston Logan Airport to Tri-Cities Airport via Salt Lake City
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–700
Flights from Boston Logan Airport to Tri-Cities Airport via Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 24m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–700
Flights from Boston Logan Airport to Portland International Airport via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–750
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Boston to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 22h 22m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $260–600
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Seattle
- Ave. Duration
- 46h 24m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $550–1,300
- Website
- Amtrak
- 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
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More Questions & Answers
Boston to Washington bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, arrive at New York station.
Washington is 3h behind Boston. It is currently 2:23 AM in Boston and 11:23 PM in Washington.
Boston to Washington train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Boston to Washington is 3012 miles. It takes approximately 2 days 1h to drive from Boston to Washington.
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