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Trip Overview

The average train between Boston and Gaithersburg takes 8h 56m 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 56m
Duration
473 mi
Distance
$557
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train (Amtrak)

best
  1. Take the train from Boston to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain train Northeast Regional
  2. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Washington Union Stationtrain train Acela
8h 3m
$176–907

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 10:26 AM. All services require a transfer at Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station and take an average of 8h 56m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

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    AmtrakAmtrakWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority13h 57m • 2 changes

Departing Saturday, October 31, 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, November 1, 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, November 2, 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 Tuesday, November 3, 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, November 4, 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 Thursday, November 5, 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.

Map of how to get from Boston to Gaithersburg.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 473.4 mi
  • Duration: 8h 56m

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

You can take a train from Boston to Shady Grove, Red Line Center Platform via Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station, Washington Union Station, and Union Station, Red Line Center Platform in around 8h 3m.

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