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Gaithersburg to Boston trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Gaithersburg and Boston takes 9h 4m and the fastest train takes 7h 37m. There is a train service every few hours from Gaithersburg 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.

9h 4m
Duration
475 mi
Distance
$142
Average price
Every 2 hours
Frequency

Train (Amtrak)

best
  1. Take the train from Washington Union Station to Bostontrain train Acela
8h 24m
$122–273

Gaithersburg to Boston train times

Trains run every 2 hours between Gaithersburg and Boston. The earliest departure is at 1:31 AM at night, and the last departure from Gaithersburg is at 11:31 PM which arrives into Boston at 11:44 AM. All services require a transfer at Union Station, Red Line Center Platform and take an average of 9h 4m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 474.8 mi
  • Duration: 9h 4m

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

Amtrak Acela operates a train from Washington Union Station to Boston every 4 hours. Tickets cost $100–900 and the journey takes 6h 57m. Amtrak also services this route every 3 hours.

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