There are 10 ways to get from Washington to Malden by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, train, subway, 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
2h 33m$504–1,186Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Bostonbus FlixBus N2605
10h 20m$69–135Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Washington Union Station to Bostontrain Acela
7h 9m$125–270Drive 434.6 mi
- Drive from Washington to Maldencar 434.6 mi
8h 14m$80–115Fly 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 18m$71–385Train 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 11m$154–1,507Subway 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 28m$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
4h 41m$98–550Train 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
7h 41m$123–274Bus via New York
- Take the bus from Washington to New Yorkbus Ppb 8709 / ...
- Take the bus from New York to Bostonbus Ppb 5623 / ...
10h 22m$111–218
Washington to Malden by train and subway (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Washington to Malden is to bus which costs $65 - $140 and takes 10h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Washington to Malden is to fly which takes 2h 33m and costs $500 - $1,200.
No, there is no direct bus from Washington station to Malden. However, there are services departing from Washington Union Station and arriving at Chelsea via South Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 20m.
No, there is no direct train from Washington station to Malden. However, there are services departing from Washington Union Station and arriving at Malden Center via Back Bay. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 9m.
The distance between Washington and Malden is 418 miles. The road distance is 437.1 miles.
The best way to get from Washington to Malden without a car is to train which takes 7h 9m and costs $120 - $270.
It takes approximately 2h 33m to get from Washington to Malden, including transfers.
Washington to Malden bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Washington Union Station.
Washington to Malden train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, depart from Washington Union Station.
The best way to get from Washington to Malden is to fly which takes 2h 33m and costs $500 - $1,200. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $120 - $270 and takes 7h 9m, you could also bus, which costs $65 - $140 and takes 10h 20m.
What companies run services between Washington, DC, USA and Malden, 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
- $55–370
Flights from Baltimore-Washington International Airport to Boston Logan Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–380
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 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- 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 to Malden bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Boston station.
Washington to Malden train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, arrive at Boston station.
Yes, the driving distance between Washington to Malden is 437 miles. It takes approximately 8h 14m to drive from Washington to Malden.
There are 1780+ hotels available in Malden.

