There are 10 ways to get from Washington to Boston College by plane, train (Amtrak), bus, car, train, subway, 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 51m$504–1,186Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Bostonbus FlixBus N2605
11h 31m$73–124Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Washington Union Station to Bostontrain Acela
7h 44m$115–268Bus via New York
- Take the bus from Washington to New Yorkbus Ppb 8709 / ...
- Take the bus from New York to Bostonbus Ppb 5623 / ...
11h 3m$98–173Drive 426.6 mi
- Drive from Washington to Boston Collegecar 426.6 mi
8h 2m$78–113Train 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 30m$154–1,507Fly 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 Back Baytrain
4h 45m$74–411Subway 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 52m$514–1,115Fly Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Manchester Airport, bus
- Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Manchester Airport (MHT)plane DCA - MHT
- Take the bus from Boston Manchester Airport to Bostonbus
5h 4m$100–563Train 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 9m$113–273
Washington to Boston College by train, foot, and tram (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Washington to Boston College is to bus which costs $70 - $130 and takes 11h 31m.
The fastest way to get from Washington to Boston College is to fly which takes 2h 51m and costs $500 - $1,200.
No, there is no direct bus from Washington to Boston College. However, there are services departing from Washington and arriving at Boston via New York. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 3m.
No, there is no direct train from Washington station to Boston College. However, there are services departing from Washington Union Station and arriving at Boston College via Copley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 44m.
The distance between Washington and Boston College is 418 miles. The road distance is 429 miles.
The best way to get from Washington to Boston College without a car is to train which takes 7h 44m and costs $110 - $270.
It takes approximately 2h 51m to get from Washington to Boston College, including transfers.
Washington to Boston College bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, depart from Washington station.
Washington to Boston College train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, depart from Washington Union Station.
The best way to get from Washington to Boston College is to fly which takes 2h 51m and costs $500 - $1,200. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $110 - $270 and takes 7h 44m, you could also bus via New York, which costs $95 - $180 and takes 11h 3m.
What companies run services between Washington, DC, USA and Boston College, 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 46m. 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
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 46m
- 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 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
- 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
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Booking & Getting There
Washington to Boston College bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, arrive at New York station.
Washington to Boston College train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, arrive at Boston station.
Yes, the driving distance between Washington to Boston College is 429 miles. It takes approximately 8h 2m to drive from Washington to Boston College.
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