There are 10 ways to get from Hanscom Air Force Base to Washington by bus, subway, plane, train (Amtrak), car, train, or bus (Flixbus, Greyhound)
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Line 76 bus, subway to Boston Logan Airport, fly to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
best- Take the bus from Hanscom Air Force Base to Alewifebus
- Take the subway from Alewife to South Stationsubway
- Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane BOS - DCA
4h 9m$496–1,212Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Boston to Washington Union Stationbus FlixBus N2605
11h 44m$70–137Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Boston to Washington Union Stationtrain Acela
8h 52m$125–277Bus via New York
- Take the bus from Cambridge - Alewife Station to Manhattan, NYbus Cambridge
- Take the bus from New York, NY - 34th Street between 9th Avenue and Dyer Avenue to Washington, DC - Union Station Bus Terminalbus New York
10h 56m$117–244Drive 431.5 mi
- Drive from Hanscom Air Force Base to Washingtoncar 431.5 mi
8h 10m$79–114Fly 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 Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platformsubway
4h 58m$508–1,115Line 76 bus, subway to Boston Logan Airport, fly to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, train
- Take the bus from Hanscom Air Force Base to Alewifebus
- Take the subway from Alewife to South Stationsubway
- 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
4h 59m$148–1,514Train to Theodore Francis Green State Airport, fly to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Take the train from South Station to TF Green Airporttrain
- Fly from Theodore Francis Green State Airport (PVD) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane PVD - DCA
6h 11m$89–503Bus 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 54m$112–671Train via New York (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Boston to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain Northeast Regional
- Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Washington Union Stationtrain Acela
9h 2m$115–897
Hanscom Air Force Base to Washington by bus, subway, and train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Hanscom Air Force Base to Washington is to bus which costs $65 - $140 and takes 11h 44m.
The fastest way to get from Hanscom Air Force Base to Washington is to line 76 bus and subway and fly which takes 4h 9m and costs $490 - $1,300.
No, there is no direct bus from Hanscom Air Force Base to Washington station. However, there are services departing from Hanscom Air Force Base and arriving at Washington, DC - Union Station Bus Terminal via Cambridge - Alewife Station and New York, NY - 34th Street between 9th Avenue and Dyer Avenue. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 56m.
No, there is no direct train from Hanscom Air Force Base to Washington station. However, there are services departing from Alewife and arriving at Washington Union Station via Boston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 52m.
The distance between Hanscom Air Force Base and Washington is 425 miles. The road distance is 434 miles.
The best way to get from Hanscom Air Force Base to Washington without a car is to train which takes 8h 52m and costs $120 - $280.
It takes approximately 4h 9m to get from Hanscom Air Force Base to Washington, including transfers.
Hanscom Air Force Base to Washington bus services, operated by Go Buses, depart from Cambridge - Alewife Station.
Hanscom Air Force Base to Washington train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, depart from Boston station.
The best way to get from Hanscom Air Force Base to Washington is to train which takes 8h 52m and costs $120 - $280. Alternatively, you can bus via New York, which costs $110 - $250 and takes 10h 56m.
What companies run services between Hanscom Air Force Base, 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 7h 1m. Amtrak also services this route every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Hanscom Air Force Base to Washington, DC - Union Station Bus Terminal via Alewife, Cambridge - Alewife Station, Manhattan, NY, and New York, NY - 34th Street between 9th Avenue and Dyer Avenue in around 10h 56m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Boston Logan Airport to Baltimore-Washington International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–400
Flights from Theodore Francis Green State Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–480
Subway from Alewife to South Station
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- MBTA - Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Schedules at
- Subway Schedules
- Adult
- $3
Subway from Alewife to South Station
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- MBTA - Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Schedules at
- Subway Schedules
- Adult
- $3
Train from South Station to TF Green Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $9–16
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $9–16
Bus from Hanscom Air Force Base to Alewife
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $1–5
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
Bus from Hanscom Air Force Base to Alewife
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $1–5
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
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More Questions & Answers
Hanscom Air Force Base to Washington bus services, operated by Go Buses, arrive at Manhattan, NY station.
Hanscom Air Force Base to Washington train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, arrive at Washington Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Hanscom Air Force Base to Washington is 434 miles. It takes approximately 8h 10m to drive from Hanscom Air Force Base to Washington.
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