There are 8 ways to get from Washington Metro to Boston by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), 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
2h 55m$493–1,204Bus via New York (Flixbus)
cheapest- 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 41m$66–117Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Washington Union Station to Bostontrain Acela
7h 52m$122–272Drive 431.8 mi
- Drive from Washington Metro to Bostoncar 431.8 mi
8h 10m$79–114Subway to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly to Boston Logan Airport
- Take the subway from Metro Center, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Center 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 35m$502–1,103Train 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
3h 31m$144–1,502Fly 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 21m$67–390Bus
- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Bostonbus FlixBus N2605
11h 4m$66–141
Washington Metro to Boston by foot, subway, and train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Washington Metro to Boston is to bus which costs $65 - $150 and takes 11h 4m.
The fastest way to get from Washington Metro to Boston is to fly which takes 2h 55m and costs $490 - $1,200.
No, there is no direct bus from Washington Metro 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 41m.
No, there is no direct train from Washington Metro to Boston. 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 7h 52m.
The distance between Washington Metro and Boston is 408 miles. The road distance is 434.3 miles.
The best way to get from Washington Metro to Boston without a car is to train which takes 7h 52m and costs $120 - $280.
It takes approximately 2h 55m to get from Washington Metro to Boston, including transfers.
Washington Metro to Boston bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Washington Union Station.
Washington Metro to Boston train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, depart from Washington Union Station.
The best way to get from Washington Metro to Boston is to fly which takes 2h 55m and costs $490 - $1,200. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $120 - $280 and takes 7h 52m, you could also bus via New York, which costs $65 - $120 and takes 10h 41m.
What companies run services between Washington Metro, DC, 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
- 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
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
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Washington Union Station to New York Midtown
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $35–65
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from New York Midtown to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $29–50
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Washington Union Station to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $65–110
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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More Questions & Answers
Washington Metro to Boston bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at New York Midtown station.
Washington Metro to Boston train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, arrive at Boston station.
Yes, the driving distance between Washington Metro to Boston is 434 miles. It takes approximately 8h 10m to drive from Washington Metro to Boston.
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