Boston to Herndon Trains

Boston to Herndon trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Boston and Herndon takes 9h 19m 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 19m
Duration: 478 mi
Distance: $558
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Train (Amtrak)

best

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

$177–908

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 10:46 AM. All services require a transfer at Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station and take an average of 9h 19m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

1:37 PM → 10:54 PM
9h 17m • 3 changes
3:10 PM → 11:24 PM
8h 14m • 3 changes
3:15 PM → 12:08 AM
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8h 53m • 3 changes
6:45 PM → 7:34 AM
Arrives next day
12h 49m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 31, 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, November 1, 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, November 2, 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 Tuesday, November 3, 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, November 4, 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 Thursday, November 5, 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.

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Train (Amtrak)

Boston to Herndon train times

Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

1:37 PM → 10:54 PM

3:10 PM → 11:24 PM

3:15 PM → 12:08 AMArrives next day

6:45 PM → 7:34 AMArrives next day

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

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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 30th Street Station

Subway from New Carrollton, Orange/Silver Line Center Platform to Reston Town Center, Silver Line Center Platform

Train trips from Boston

Train trips to Herndon

Alternative transport options

3:15 PM → 12:08 AM
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6:45 PM → 7:34 AM
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