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Trip Overview

The average train between Herndon Station and Boston takes 9h 27m and the fastest train takes 8h 1m. There is a train service every few hours from Herndon Station 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 27m
Duration
480 mi
Distance
$304
Average price
Every 2 hours
Frequency

Herndon Station to Boston train times

Trains run every 2 hours between Herndon Station and Boston. The earliest departure is at 12:56 AM at night, and the last departure from Herndon Station is at 11:22 PM which arrives into Boston at 11:44 AM. All services require a transfer at Metro Center, Red Line Track 1 Platform and take an average of 9h 27m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityWashington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrak Acela8h 12m • 2 changes
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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityWashington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrak9h 20m • 2 changes
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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityWashington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrak Acela8h 8m • 2 changes
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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityWashington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrak8h 58m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityWashington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrak Acela8h 12m • 2 changes
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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityWashington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrak9h 20m • 2 changes
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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityWashington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrak Acela8h 8m • 2 changes
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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityWashington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrak8h 58m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityWashington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrak Acela10h 26m • 2 changes
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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityWashington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrak Acela8h 39m • 2 changes
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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityWashington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrak9h 12m • 2 changes
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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityWashington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrak9h 28m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityWashington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrak12h 39m • 2 changes
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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityWashington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrak Acela8h 38m • 2 changes
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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityWashington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrak9h 27m • 2 changes
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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityWashington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrak9h 7m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityWashington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrak Acela8h 12m • 2 changes
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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityWashington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrak9h 20m • 2 changes
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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityWashington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrak Acela8h 8m • 2 changes
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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityWashington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrak8h 58m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityWashington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrak Acela8h 12m • 2 changes
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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityWashington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrak9h 20m • 2 changes
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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityWashington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrak Acela8h 8m • 2 changes
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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityWashington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrak8h 58m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 18, 2026

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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityWashington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrak Acela8h 12m • 2 changes
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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityWashington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrak9h 20m • 2 changes
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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityWashington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrak Acela8h 8m • 2 changes
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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityWashington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrak8h 58m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Herndon Station 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.

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  • Distance: 479.7 mi
  • Duration: 9h 27m

What companies run services between Herndon Station, VA, 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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