There are 8 ways to get from Washington to Canton by plane, train (Amtrak), bus, train, car, subway, or bus (Flixbus, Greyhound)
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
2h 55m$559–1,115Fly Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Theodore Francis Green State Airport, train
cheapest- 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 Canton Junctiontrain
3h 31m$73–410Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Washington Union Station to Bostontrain Acela
7h 32m$150–304Bus, train
- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Providencebus FlixBus 2681
- Take the train from Providence to Canton Junctiontrain Providence/Stoughton Line
10h 37m$78–130Drive 429.5 mi
- Drive from Washington to Cantoncar 429.5 mi
8h 9m$79–114Train 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 34m$163–1,512Subway to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly to Boston Logan Airport
- Take the subway from Farragut West, 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 51m$513–1,120Bus
- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Bostonbus FlixBus N2605
10h 40m$80–156
Washington to Canton by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Washington to Canton is to bus and train which costs $75 - $130 and takes 10h 37m.
The fastest way to get from Washington to Canton is to fly which takes 2h 55m and costs $550 - $1,200.
No, there is no direct bus from Washington station to Canton. However, there are services departing from Washington Union Station and arriving at Boston via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 40m.
No, there is no direct train from Washington station to Canton. However, there are services departing from Washington Union Station and arriving at Canton Junction via Back Bay. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 32m.
The distance between Washington and Canton is 425 miles. The road distance is 432 miles.
The best way to get from Washington to Canton without a car is to train which takes 7h 32m and costs $150 - $310.
It takes approximately 2h 55m to get from Washington to Canton, including transfers.
Washington to Canton bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Washington Union Station.
Washington to Canton train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, depart from Washington Union Station.
The best way to get from Washington to Canton is to fly which takes 2h 55m and costs $550 - $1,200. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $150 - $310 and takes 7h 32m, you could also bus, which costs $80 - $160 and takes 10h 40m.
What companies run services between Washington, DC, USA and Canton, 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 Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Theodore Francis Green State Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–400
Flights from Baltimore-Washington International Airport to Boston Logan Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–350
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Boston Logan Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–550
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Theodore Francis Green State Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–400
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Boston Logan Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 46m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–550
Flights from Baltimore-Washington International Airport to Boston Logan Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–350
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Boston Logan Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–310
Flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Boston Logan Airport via Newark
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–310
- Website
- jetblue.com
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Boston Logan Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–550
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Washington Union Station to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 46m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $100–900
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/acela-train
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- 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
- https://www.amtrak.com/acela-train
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Business Class
- $6–440
- First Class
- $100–550
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Washington Union Station to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 58m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $140–300
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Washington Union Station to BWI Thurgood Marshall
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $9–20
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1-617-222-3200
- Website
- mbta.com
Train from Providence to Canton Junction
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5–11
- Website
- https://www.mbta.com
- Website
- https://www.mbta.com/guides/world-cup-guide
- Adult
- $5–11
Train from TF Green Airport to Canton Junction
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $6–13
- Website
- https://www.mbta.com
- Website
- https://www.mbta.com/guides/world-cup-guide
- Adult
- $6–13
- Phone
- 1-866-743-3682
- Website
- mta.maryland.gov
Train from Washington Union Station to BWI Thurgood Marshall
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–9
- Website
- https://www.mta.maryland.gov
- Standard Fare
- $2–9
- Phone
- +1 202 466 3876
- Website
- wmata.com
Subway from Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- https://www.wmata.com
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $2–3
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Washington Union Station to Providence
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 5m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $70–120
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Washington Union Station to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $75–130
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Washington Union Station to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- greyhound.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Washington Union Station to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $75–150
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Washington Union Station to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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More Questions & Answers
Washington to Canton bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Boston station.
Washington to Canton train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, arrive at Boston station.
Yes, the driving distance between Washington to Canton is 432 miles. It takes approximately 8h 9m to drive from Washington to Canton.
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