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
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
best- Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)plane DCA - BOS
2h 52m$463–1,104Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Bostonbus FlixBus N2605
11h 29m$78–134Train 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 29m$251–401Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Washington DC to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)435.5 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 38m$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 46m$154–1,502Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Washington Union Station to Bostontrain Acela
8h 38m$261–401Bus via New York
- Take the bus from Washington to New Yorkbus Ppb 8709 / ...
- Take the bus from New York to Bostonbus Ppb 5623 / ...
11h 49m$106–184
Washington DC to Boston Airport (BOS) by foot, subway, train, and bus (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
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 2h 52m and costs $460 - $1,100.
No, there is no direct bus from Washington DC to Boston Airport (BOS). However, there are services departing from 11 St NW+F St NW and arriving at Boston via Washington Union Station and Boston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 29m.
No, there is no direct train from Washington DC to Boston Airport (BOS). However, there are services departing from Metro Center, Red Line Track 1 Platform and arriving at Boston via Washington Union Station and Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 29m.
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 29m and costs $250 - $410.
It takes approximately 2h 52m 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 2h 52m and costs $460 - $1,100. Alternatively, you can train via New York, which costs $250 - $410 and takes 8h 29m, you could also bus, which costs $75 - $140 and takes 11h 29m.
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 Metro Center, Red Line Track 1 Platform, Union Station, Red Line Center Platform, Washington Union Station, Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station, Boston, and Dartmouth Street opposite Back Bay Station in around 8h 29m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Baltimore-Washington International Airport to Boston Logan Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–430
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Boston Logan Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 46m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–600
Flights from Baltimore-Washington International Airport to Boston Logan Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–430
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Boston Logan Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 47m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–600
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Boston Logan Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–380
Flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Boston Logan Airport via Newark
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 58m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–380
- Website
- jetblue.com
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Boston Logan Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 51m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–600
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Washington Union Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $50–750
- Schedules at
- Amtrak Acela
- Website
- Amtrak
- 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
- Amtrak Acela
- Website
- Amtrak
- 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
- Amtrak Acela
- Website
- Amtrak
- 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
- 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 Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 7m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $120–190
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 14m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $120–200
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Washington Union Station to BWI Thurgood Marshall
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $16–26
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Washington Union Station to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 58m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $250–390
- Website
- Amtrak
Subway from McPherson Square, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $2–3
- Phone
- 1-866-743-3682
- Website
- Maryland Transit
Train from Washington Union Station to BWI Thurgood Marshall
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–9
- Website
- Maryland Transit
- Standard Fare
- $2–9
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Washington Union Station to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $75–120
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Washington Union Station to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $85–130
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- 1-800-343-9999
- Website
- Peter Pan
Bus from Washington to New York
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $55–95
- Website
- Peter Pan
Bus from New York to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $40–75
- Website
- Peter Pan
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Washington DC to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 12m
- Frequency
- On demand
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Booking & Getting There
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 1662+ 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.





















