There are 10 ways to get from Washington DC to Massachusetts by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), 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 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 28m$496–1,207Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Bostonbus FlixBus N2605
10h 48m$72–132Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Washington Union Station to Bostontrain Acela
8h 3m$112–282Drive 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 13m$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 9m$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 45m$102–666Fly 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 26m$72–420Train 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 23m$73–1,024Bus via New York
- Take the bus from Washington to New Yorkbus Ppb 8709 / ...
- Take the bus from New York to Bostonbus Ppb 5623 / ...
10h 48m$97–172
Washington DC to Massachusetts by foot, subway, and train (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Washington DC to Massachusetts is to bus which costs $70 - $140 and takes 10h 48m.
The fastest way to get from Washington DC to Massachusetts is to fly which takes 3h 28m and costs $490 - $1,300.
No, there is no direct bus from Washington DC to Massachusetts. However, there are services departing from 11 St NW+F St NW and arriving at Boston via Washington Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 48m.
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 $110 - $290.
It takes approximately 3h 28m to get from Washington DC to Massachusetts, including transfers.
Washington DC to Massachusetts bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Washington Union 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 28m and costs $490 - $1,300. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $110 - $290 and takes 8h 3m, you could also bus, which costs $70 - $140 and takes 10h 48m.
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 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–400
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Theodore Francis Green State Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–400
Flights from Baltimore-Washington International Airport to Bradley International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–460
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 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Washington Union Station to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $70–110
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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Booking & Getting There
Washington DC to Massachusetts bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Boston 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 1768+ hotels available in Massachusetts.