There are 5 ways to get from Crystal City to Boston by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, or bus (Flixbus, Greyhound)
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Fly
best- Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)plane DCA - BOS
1h 34m$550–1,100Bus via New York (Flixbus)
cheapest- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to New York Midtownbus FlixBus 2601 / ...
- Take the bus from New York Midtown to Bostonbus FlixBus 2610 / ...
10h 52m$75–136Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Washington Union Station to Bostontrain Acela
8h 3m$155–306Drive 435.4 mi
- Drive from Crystal City to Bostoncar 435.4 mi
8h 15m$80–115Bus
- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Bostonbus FlixBus N2605
11h 6m$80–156
Crystal City to Boston by subway and train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Crystal City to Boston is to bus via New York which costs $70 - $140 and takes 10h 52m.
The fastest way to get from Crystal City to Boston is to fly which takes 1h 34m and costs $550 - $1,100.
No, there is no direct bus from Crystal City station to Boston. However, there are services departing from Washington Union Station and arriving at Boston via New York Midtown. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 52m.
No, there is no direct train from Crystal City to Boston. However, there are services departing from Crystal City, Yellow/Blue Line Track 1 Platform and arriving at Boston via Gallery Place, Red Line Track 1 Platform and Washington Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 3m.
The distance between Crystal City and Boston is 401 miles. The road distance is 437.9 miles.
The best way to get from Crystal City to Boston without a car is to train which takes 8h 3m and costs $150 - $310.
It takes approximately 1h 34m to fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS), including transfers and time at the airport.
Crystal City to Boston bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Washington Union Station.
Crystal City to Boston train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, depart from Washington Union Station.
The best way to get from Crystal City to Boston is to fly which takes 1h 34m and costs $550 - $1,100. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $150 - $310 and takes 8h 3m, you could also bus via New York, which costs $70 - $140 and takes 10h 52m.
What companies run services between Crystal City, VA, USA and Boston, MA, USA?
American Airlines, JetBlue Airways, and Delta fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS) hourly. Alternatively, Amtrak Acela operates a train from Washington Union Station to Boston every 4 hours. Tickets cost $100–900 and the journey takes 6h 57m. Amtrak also services this route every 3 hours.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Boston Logan Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–550
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Boston Logan Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 46m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–550
- Website
- jetblue.com
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Boston Logan Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–550
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Washington Union Station to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 57m
- 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
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Washington Union Station to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $150–300
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Washington Union Station to New York Midtown
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $40–75
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from New York Midtown to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $30–55
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Washington Union Station to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $75–130
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Washington Union Station to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $75–150
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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More Questions & Answers
The quickest flight from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport Airport to Boston Logan Airport Airport is the direct flight which takes 1h 34m.
Crystal City to Boston bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at New York Midtown station.
Crystal City to Boston train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, arrive at Boston station.
Yes, the driving distance between Crystal City to Boston is 438 miles. It takes approximately 8h 15m to drive from Crystal City to Boston.
JetBlue Airways, Delta and American Airlines offer flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport Airport to Boston Logan Airport Airport.
There are 1859+ hotels available in Boston.