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Trip Overview

The average train between Boston and Gaithersburg takes 8h 55m and the fastest train takes 7h 41m. There is a train service every few hours from Boston to Gaithersburg. 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
476 mi
Distance
$136
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train (Amtrak)

best
  1. Take the train from Boston to Washington Union Stationtrain train Acela
8h 2m
$116–273

Boston to Gaithersburg train times

Trains run hourly between Boston and Gaithersburg. The earliest departure is at 5:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Boston is at 7:55 PM which arrives into Gaithersburg at 9:08 AM. All services require a transfer at Washington Union Station and take an average of 8h 55m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

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    AmtrakAmtrakWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority13h 57m • 2 changes

Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    Amtrak AcelaAmtrak AcelaWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority7h 53m • 2 changes

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    Amtrak AcelaAmtrak AcelaWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority7h 53m • 2 changes

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    AmtrakAmtrak AcelaWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority8h 28m • 2 changes

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    Amtrak AcelaAmtrak AcelaWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority7h 58m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    Amtrak AcelaAmtrak AcelaWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority7h 53m • 2 changes

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    Amtrak AcelaAmtrak AcelaWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority7h 53m • 2 changes

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    AmtrakAmtrak AcelaWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority8h 28m • 2 changes

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    Amtrak AcelaAmtrak AcelaWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority7h 58m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Amtrak AcelaAmtrak AcelaWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority7h 44m • 2 changes

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    Amtrak AcelaAmtrak AcelaWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority7h 44m • 2 changes

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    Amtrak AcelaAmtrak AcelaWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority7h 44m • 2 changes

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    AmtrakAmtrak AcelaWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority8h 36m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Amtrak AcelaAmtrak AcelaWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority7h 47m • 2 changes

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    Amtrak AcelaAmtrak AcelaWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority7h 41m • 2 changes

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    Amtrak AcelaAmtrak AcelaWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority7h 41m • 2 changes

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    AmtrakAmtrak AcelaWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority8h 34m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    Amtrak AcelaAmtrak AcelaWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority7h 47m • 2 changes

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    Amtrak AcelaAmtrak AcelaWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority7h 41m • 2 changes

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    Amtrak AcelaAmtrak AcelaWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority7h 41m • 2 changes

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    AmtrakAmtrak AcelaWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority8h 34m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Boston to Gaithersburg? 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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  • Distance: 476.2 mi
  • Duration: 8h 55m

What companies run services between Boston, MA, USA and Gaithersburg, MD, USA?

Amtrak Acela operates a train from Boston to Washington Union Station every 4 hours. Tickets cost $100–900 and the journey takes 7h 1m. Amtrak also services this route every 4 hours.

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