Ballston to Boston Trains

Ballston to Boston trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Ballston and Boston takes 8h 55m and the fastest train takes 7h 27m. There is a train service every few hours from Ballston to Boston. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

8h 55m
Duration: 462 mi
Distance: $303
Average price: Every 2 hours
Frequency

Train (Amtrak)

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8h 9m

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Ballston to Boston train times

Trains run every 2 hours between Ballston and Boston. The earliest departure is at 1:49 AM at night, and the last departure from Ballston is at 11:49 PM which arrives into Boston at 11:44 AM. All services require a transfer at Metro Center, Red Line Track 1 Platform and take an average of 8h 55m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

11:07 PM → 11:44 AM
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12h 37m • 2 changes

Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

6:11 AM → 1:56 PM
7h 45m • 2 changes
6:35 AM → 3:28 PM
8h 53m • 2 changes
7:53 AM → 3:34 PM
7h 41m • 2 changes
8:21 AM → 4:52 PM
8h 31m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

1:49 AM → 11:48 AM
9h 59m • 2 changes
7:11 AM → 3:15 PM
8h 4m • 2 changes
7:47 AM → 4:28 PM
8h 41m • 2 changes
8:35 AM → 5:24 PM
8h 49m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

1:49 AM → 1:35 PM
12h 46m • 2 changes
7:10 AM → 3:15 PM
8h 5m • 2 changes
8:34 AM → 5:24 PM
8h 50m • 2 changes
9:46 AM → 6:24 PM
8h 38m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

6:11 AM → 1:56 PM
7h 45m • 2 changes
6:35 AM → 3:28 PM
8h 53m • 2 changes
7:53 AM → 3:34 PM
7h 41m • 2 changes
8:21 AM → 4:52 PM
8h 31m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

6:11 AM → 1:56 PM
7h 45m • 2 changes
6:35 AM → 3:28 PM
8h 53m • 2 changes
7:53 AM → 3:34 PM
7h 41m • 2 changes
8:21 AM → 4:52 PM
8h 31m • 2 changes
Show more

Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

6:11 AM → 1:56 PM
7h 45m • 2 changes
6:35 AM → 3:28 PM
8h 53m • 2 changes
7:53 AM → 3:34 PM
7h 41m • 2 changes
8:21 AM → 4:52 PM
8h 31m • 2 changes
Show more

Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

6:11 AM → 1:56 PM
7h 45m • 2 changes
6:35 AM → 3:28 PM
8h 53m • 2 changes
7:53 AM → 3:34 PM
7h 41m • 2 changes
8:21 AM → 4:52 PM
8h 31m • 2 changes
Show more

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Ballston to Boston? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

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Train (Amtrak)

Ballston to Boston train times

Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

11:07 PM → 11:44 AMArrives next day

Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

6:11 AM → 1:56 PM

6:35 AM → 3:28 PM

7:53 AM → 3:34 PM

8:21 AM → 4:52 PM

Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

1:49 AM → 11:48 AM

7:11 AM → 3:15 PM

7:47 AM → 4:28 PM

8:35 AM → 5:24 PM

Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

1:49 AM → 1:35 PM

7:10 AM → 3:15 PM

8:34 AM → 5:24 PM

9:46 AM → 6:24 PM

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

6:11 AM → 1:56 PM

6:35 AM → 3:28 PM

7:53 AM → 3:34 PM

8:21 AM → 4:52 PM

Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

6:11 AM → 1:56 PM

6:35 AM → 3:28 PM

7:53 AM → 3:34 PM

8:21 AM → 4:52 PM

Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

6:11 AM → 1:56 PM

6:35 AM → 3:28 PM

7:53 AM → 3:34 PM

8:21 AM → 4:52 PM

Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

6:11 AM → 1:56 PM

6:35 AM → 3:28 PM

7:53 AM → 3:34 PM

8:21 AM → 4:52 PM

Frequently asked questions

What companies run services between Ballston, VA, USA and Boston, MA, USA?

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Train from Washington Union Station to Boston

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Alternative transport options

11:07 PM → 11:44 AM
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