Boston to Herndon Trains

Boston to Herndon trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Boston and Herndon takes 9h 14m and the fastest train takes 7h 57m. There is a train service every few hours from Boston to Herndon. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

9h 14m
Duration: 478 mi
Distance: $483
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Train via New York (Amtrak)

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Take the train from Boston to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain Northeast Regional
Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Washington Union Stationtrain Acela

8h 19m

$112–848

Boston to Herndon train times

Trains run hourly between Boston and Herndon. 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 Herndon at 9:22 AM. All services require a transfer at Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station and take an average of 9h 14m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

7:15 AM → 3:22 PM
8h 7m • 3 changes
9:15 AM → 5:22 PM
8h 7m • 3 changes
9:40 AM → 6:22 PM
8h 42m • 3 changes
11:10 AM → 7:22 PM
8h 12m • 3 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

7:15 AM → 3:22 PM
8h 7m • 3 changes
9:15 AM → 5:22 PM
8h 7m • 3 changes
9:40 AM → 6:22 PM
8h 42m • 3 changes
11:10 AM → 7:22 PM
8h 12m • 3 changes
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

5:00 AM → 12:58 PM
7h 58m • 3 changes
7:00 AM → 2:58 PM
7h 58m • 3 changes
9:00 AM → 4:58 PM
7h 58m • 3 changes
9:20 AM → 6:10 PM
8h 50m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

5:00 AM → 1:10 PM
8h 10m • 3 changes
7:00 AM → 2:58 PM
7h 58m • 3 changes
9:00 AM → 4:57 PM
7h 57m • 3 changes
9:20 AM → 6:12 PM
8h 52m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

5:00 AM → 1:10 PM
8h 10m • 3 changes
7:00 AM → 2:58 PM
7h 58m • 3 changes
9:00 AM → 4:57 PM
7h 57m • 3 changes
9:20 AM → 6:12 PM
8h 52m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Boston to Herndon? 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.

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

You can take a train from Boston to Herndon, Silver Line Center Platform via Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station, Washington Union Station, Union Station, Red Line Center Platform, and Metro Center, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Center Platform in around 8h 19m.

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Train via New York (Amtrak)

Boston to Herndon train times

Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

7:15 AM → 3:22 PM

9:15 AM → 5:22 PM

9:40 AM → 6:22 PM

11:10 AM → 7:22 PM

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

7:15 AM → 3:22 PM

9:15 AM → 5:22 PM

9:40 AM → 6:22 PM

11:10 AM → 7:22 PM

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

5:00 AM → 12:58 PM

7:00 AM → 2:58 PM

9:00 AM → 4:58 PM

9:20 AM → 6:10 PM

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

5:00 AM → 1:10 PM

7:00 AM → 2:58 PM

9:00 AM → 4:57 PM

9:20 AM → 6:12 PM

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

5:00 AM → 1:10 PM

7:00 AM → 2:58 PM

9:00 AM → 4:57 PM

9:20 AM → 6:12 PM

Frequently asked questions

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

Train from Boston to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station

Train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Washington Union Station

Train from Boston to Washington Union Station

Train from Boston to 30th Street Station

Train from 30th Street Station to New Carrollton Amtrak Station

Boston to Herndon trains

Find Transport to Herndon

Trip Overview

Train via New York (Amtrak)

Boston to Herndon train times

Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

7:15 AM → 3:22 PM

9:15 AM → 5:22 PM

9:40 AM → 6:22 PM

11:10 AM → 7:22 PM

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

7:15 AM → 3:22 PM

9:15 AM → 5:22 PM

9:40 AM → 6:22 PM

11:10 AM → 7:22 PM

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

5:00 AM → 12:58 PM

7:00 AM → 2:58 PM

9:00 AM → 4:58 PM

9:20 AM → 6:10 PM

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

5:00 AM → 1:10 PM

7:00 AM → 2:58 PM

9:00 AM → 4:57 PM

9:20 AM → 6:12 PM

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

5:00 AM → 1:10 PM

7:00 AM → 2:58 PM

9:00 AM → 4:57 PM

9:20 AM → 6:12 PM

Frequently asked questions

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

Train from Boston to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station

Train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Washington Union Station

Train from Boston to Washington Union Station

Train from Boston to 30th Street Station

Train from 30th Street Station to New Carrollton Amtrak Station

Train trips from Boston

Train trips to Herndon

Alternative transport options