There are 10 ways to get from Washington DC to Massachusetts by plane, train (Amtrak), bus, car, subway, train, or bus (Flixbus, Greyhound)
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Fly Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Boston Logan Airport
best- Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)plane DCA - BOS
3h 34m$496–1,207Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Bostonbus FlixBus N2605
11h 13m$66–141Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Washington Union Station to Bostontrain Acela
8h 3m$122–272Bus via New York
- Take the bus from Washington to New Yorkbus Ppb 8709 / ...
- Take the bus from New York to Bostonbus Ppb 5623 / ...
10h 50m$107–217Drive 432.2 mi
- Drive from Washington DC to Bostoncar 432.2 mi
8h 10m$79–114Subway to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly to Boston Logan Airport
- 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
4h 14m$505–1,106Train to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, fly to Boston Logan Airport
- 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
4h 14m$147–1,505Fly Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Bradley International Airport, train
- Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Bradley International Airport (BDL)plane DCA - BDL
- Take the train from Windsor Locks to Springfieldtrain
4h 50m$92–616Fly Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Theodore Francis Green State Airport, train
- 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
5h 27m$67–390Train to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, fly to Bradley International Airport
- Take the train from Washington Union Station to BWI Thurgood Marshalltrain
- Fly from Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI) to Bradley International Airport (BDL)plane BWI - BDL
5h 18m$68–984
Washington DC to Massachusetts by foot, subway, and train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Washington DC to Massachusetts is to bus which costs $65 - $150 and takes 11h 13m.
The fastest way to get from Washington DC to Massachusetts is to fly which takes 3h 34m and costs $490 - $1,300.
No, there is no direct bus from Washington DC to Massachusetts. However, there are services departing from H St NW+Madison Pl NW and arriving at Boston via Washington and New York. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 50m.
No, there is no direct train from Washington DC to Massachusetts. However, there are services departing from Metro Center, Red Line Track 1 Platform and arriving at Boston via Washington Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 3m.
The distance between Washington DC and Massachusetts is 411 miles. The road distance is 434.7 miles.
The best way to get from Washington DC to Massachusetts without a car is to train which takes 8h 3m and costs $120 - $280.
It takes approximately 3h 34m to get from Washington DC to Massachusetts, including transfers.
Washington DC to Massachusetts bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, depart from Washington station.
Washington DC to Massachusetts train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, depart from Washington Union Station.
The best way to get from Washington DC to Massachusetts is to fly which takes 3h 34m and costs $490 - $1,300. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $120 - $280 and takes 8h 3m, you could also bus via New York, which costs $100 - $220 and takes 10h 50m.
What companies run services between Washington DC, USA and Massachusetts, 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
- southwest.com
Flights from Baltimore-Washington International Airport to Boston Logan Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–380
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Theodore Francis Green State Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–370
Flights from Baltimore-Washington International Airport to Bradley International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–420
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
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 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
- Phone
- 1-800-343-9999
- Website
- Peter Pan
Bus from Washington to New York
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $60–120
- Website
- Peter Pan
Bus from New York to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $45–95
- Website
- Peter Pan
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More Questions & Answers
Washington DC to Massachusetts bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, arrive at New York station.
Washington DC to Massachusetts train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, arrive at Boston station.
Yes, the driving distance between Washington DC to Massachusetts is 435 miles. It takes approximately 8h 10m to drive from Washington DC to Massachusetts.
There are 1779+ hotels available in Massachusetts.