There are 9 ways to get from Washington DC to Boston Airport (BOS) by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), rideshare, car, subway, train, or bus (Flixbus)
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Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
best- Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)plane DCA - BOS
3h$553–1,104Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Bostonbus FlixBus N2605
12h 4m$79–164Train via New York (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Washington Union Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain Acela
- Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Bostontrain Acela
8h 28m$156–311Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Washington DC to Boston-BOS435.5 mi
8h 12mDrive 435.5 mi
- Drive from Washington DC to Boston Airport (BOS)car 435.5 mi
8h 12m$80–115Subway to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly
- Take the subway from McPherson Square, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platformsubway
- Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)plane IAD - BOS
3h 41m$502–1,103Train to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Washington Union Station to BWI Thurgood Marshalltrain
- Fly from Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)plane BWI - BOS
3h 39m$154–1,502Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Washington Union Station to Bostontrain Acela
8h 48m$151–311Bus via Brookline
- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Brooklinebus FlixBus N2605
12h 11m$87–146
Washington DC to Boston Airport (BOS) by foot, bus, and train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Washington DC to Boston Airport (BOS) is to drive which costs $75 - $120 and takes 8h 12m.
The fastest way to get from Washington DC to Boston Airport (BOS) is to fly which takes 3h and costs $550 - $1,100.
No, there is no direct bus from Washington DC to Boston Airport (BOS). However, there are services departing from H St NW+Madison Pl NW and arriving at Logan International Airport via Washington Union Station and South Station Transp. Ctr. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 4m.
No, there is no direct train from Washington DC station to Boston Airport (BOS). However, there are services departing from Washington Union Station and arriving at Boston via Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 28m.
The distance between Washington DC and Boston Airport (BOS) is 408 miles. The road distance is 438 miles.
The best way to get from Washington DC to Boston Airport (BOS) without a car is to train via New York which takes 8h 28m and costs $150 - $320.
It takes approximately 3h to get from Washington DC to Boston Airport (BOS), including transfers.
Washington DC to Boston Airport (BOS) bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Washington Union Station.
Washington DC to Boston Airport (BOS) train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, depart from Washington Union Station.
The best way to get from Washington DC to Boston Airport (BOS) is to fly which takes 3h and costs $550 - $1,100. Alternatively, you can train via New York, which costs $150 - $320 and takes 8h 28m, you could also bus, which costs $75 - $170 and takes 12h 4m.
What companies run services between Washington DC, USA and Boston Airport (BOS), USA?
American Airlines, JetBlue Airways, and Delta fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Washington DC to Terminal A – LEX Drop Off via 13 St NW+G St NW, Massachusetts Av NE+1 St NE, Washington Union Station, Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station, Boston, and Dartmouth Street opposite Back Bay Station in around 8h 28m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Baltimore-Washington International Airport to Boston Logan Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–350
- 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
Flights from Baltimore-Washington International Airport to Boston Logan Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–350
- 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
- united.com
Flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Boston Logan Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–310
Flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Boston Logan Airport via Newark
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–310
- 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 Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $50–750
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/acela-train
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Business Class
- $50–490
- First Class
- $200–750
Train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 36m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $50–750
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/acela-train
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Business Class
- $50–490
- First Class
- $200–750
Train from Washington Union Station to BWI Thurgood Marshall
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $6–550
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/acela-train
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Business Class
- $6–440
- First Class
- $100–550
Train from Washington Union Station to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 46m
- 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 Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 7m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $70–150
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 14m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $75–150
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Washington Union Station to BWI Thurgood Marshall
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $9–20
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Washington Union Station to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 58m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $140–300
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 202 466 3876
- Website
- wmata.com
Subway from McPherson Square, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- https://www.wmata.com
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $2–3
- Phone
- 1-866-743-3682
- Website
- mta.maryland.gov
Train from Washington Union Station to BWI Thurgood Marshall
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–9
- Website
- https://www.mta.maryland.gov
- Standard Fare
- $2–9
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Washington Union Station to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $75–130
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Washington Union Station to Brookline
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $75–130
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Washington Union Station to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- greyhound.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/
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Washington Union Station to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Washington Union Station to Brookline
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Washington DC to Boston-BOS
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 12m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Washington DC to Boston Airport (BOS) bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Boston station.
Washington DC to Boston Airport (BOS) train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, arrive at Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Washington DC to Boston Airport (BOS) is 438 miles. It takes approximately 8h 12m to drive from Washington DC to Boston Airport (BOS).
There are 1585+ hotels available in Boston Airport (BOS).
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Washington DC and Boston Airport (BOS). A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.

















