There are 8 ways to get from Reagan Washington Airport (DCA) to Boston by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), rideshare, car, train, bus, or bus (Flixbus, Greyhound)
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Fly to Boston Logan Airport
best- Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)plane DCA - BOS
1h 34m$490–1,400Fly to Theodore Francis Green State Airport, train
cheapest- Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Theodore Francis Green State Airport (PVD)plane DCA - PVD
- Take the train from TF Green Airport to South Stationtrain
4h 1m$73–402Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Washington Union Station to Bostontrain Acela
8h 5m$145–306Bus via New York (Flixbus)
- 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 9m$75–141Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Reagan Washington-DCA to Boston435.2 mi
8h 15mDrive 435.2 mi
- Drive from Reagan Washington Airport (DCA) to Bostoncar 435.2 mi
8h 15m$80–115Fly to Manchester Airport, bus
- Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Manchester Airport (MHT)plane DCA - MHT
- Take the bus from Boston Manchester Airport to Bostonbus
4h 10m$104–579Bus
- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Bostonbus FlixBus N2605
11h 9m$75–146
Reagan Washington Airport (DCA) to Boston by subway and train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Reagan Washington Airport (DCA) to Boston is to bus via New York which costs $70 - $150 and takes 10h 9m.
The fastest way to get from Reagan Washington Airport (DCA) to Boston is to fly which takes 1h 34m and costs $490 - $1,400.
No, there is no direct bus from Reagan Washington Airport (DCA) 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 9m.
No, there is no direct train from Reagan Washington Airport (DCA) to Boston. However, there are services departing from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, Yellow/Blue Line Track 1 Platform-Trains North Washington DC & Maryland Via Virginia and arriving at Boston via Gallery Place, Red Line Track 1 Platform and Washington Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 5m.
The distance between Reagan Washington Airport (DCA) and Boston is 401 miles. The road distance is 437.8 miles.
The best way to get from Reagan Washington Airport (DCA) to Boston without a car is to train which takes 8h 5m and costs $140 - $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.
Reagan Washington Airport (DCA) to Boston bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Washington Union Station.
Reagan Washington Airport (DCA) to Boston train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, depart from Washington Union Station.
The best way to get from Reagan Washington Airport (DCA) to Boston is to fly which takes 1h 34m and costs $490 - $1,400. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $140 - $310 and takes 8h 5m, you could also bus via New York, which costs $70 - $150 and takes 10h 9m.
What companies run services between Reagan Washington Airport (DCA), 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
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Theodore Francis Green State Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–390
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Manchester Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–600
- 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
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Theodore Francis Green State Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–390
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Washington Union Station to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 57m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $100–900
- Schedules at
- Amtrak Acela
- Website
- Amtrak
- Business Class
- $100–550
- First Class
- $310–900
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Washington Union Station to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $140–300
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from TF Green Airport to South Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $9–16
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $9–16
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Washington Union Station to New York Midtown
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $40–75
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from New York Midtown to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $30–60
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Washington Union Station to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 50m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $75–130
- 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 Manchester Airport to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $7–15
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Washington Union Station to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $70–140
- Website
- Greyhound
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Reagan Washington-DCA to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 15m
- Frequency
- On demand
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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.
Reagan Washington Airport (DCA) to Boston bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at New York Midtown station.
Reagan Washington Airport (DCA) to Boston train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, arrive at Boston station.
Yes, the driving distance between Reagan Washington Airport (DCA) to Boston is 438 miles. It takes approximately 8h 15m to drive from Reagan Washington Airport (DCA) to Boston.
JetBlue Airways, Delta and American Airlines offer flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport Airport to Boston Logan Airport Airport.
There are 1475+ hotels available in Boston.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Reagan Washington Airport (DCA) and Boston. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.