Gaithersburg to Boston Trains

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: $132
Average price: Every 2 hours
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Train (Amtrak)

best

Take the train from Washington Union Station to Bostontrain Acela

8h 24m

$112–273

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.

Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

9:17 PM → 10:05 AM
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12h 48m • 1 change

Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

1:31 AM → 11:48 AM
10h 17m • 1 change
7:06 AM → 3:15 PM
8h 9m • 1 change
7:36 AM → 4:28 PM
8h 52m • 1 change
8:24 AM → 5:24 PM
9h • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

1:31 AM → 1:35 PM
12h 4m • 1 change
7:06 AM → 3:15 PM
8h 9m • 1 change
8:24 AM → 5:24 PM
9h • 1 change
9:36 AM → 6:24 PM
8h 48m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

6:00 AM → 1:56 PM
7h 56m • 1 change
6:24 AM → 3:28 PM
9h 4m • 1 change
7:48 AM → 3:34 PM
7h 46m • 1 change
8:06 AM → 4:52 PM
8h 46m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

6:00 AM → 1:56 PM
7h 56m • 1 change
6:24 AM → 3:28 PM
9h 4m • 1 change
7:47 AM → 3:34 PM
7h 47m • 1 change
8:07 AM → 4:52 PM
8h 45m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

6:00 AM → 1:56 PM
7h 56m • 1 change
6:24 AM → 3:28 PM
9h 4m • 1 change
7:47 AM → 3:34 PM
7h 47m • 1 change
8:07 AM → 4:52 PM
8h 45m • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Gaithersburg to Boston? 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 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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Gaithersburg to Boston train times

Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

9:17 PM → 10:05 AMArrives next day

Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

1:31 AM → 11:48 AM

7:06 AM → 3:15 PM

7:36 AM → 4:28 PM

8:24 AM → 5:24 PM

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

1:31 AM → 1:35 PM

7:06 AM → 3:15 PM

8:24 AM → 5:24 PM

9:36 AM → 6:24 PM

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

6:00 AM → 1:56 PM

6:24 AM → 3:28 PM

7:48 AM → 3:34 PM

8:06 AM → 4:52 PM

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

6:00 AM → 1:56 PM

6:24 AM → 3:28 PM

7:47 AM → 3:34 PM

8:07 AM → 4:52 PM

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

6:00 AM → 1:56 PM

6:24 AM → 3:28 PM

7:47 AM → 3:34 PM

8:07 AM → 4:52 PM

Frequently asked questions

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

Train from Washington Union Station to Boston

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9:17 PM → 10:05 AM
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