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Trip Overview

The average train between Herndon and Boston takes 9h 22m and the fastest train takes 7h 54m. There is a train service every few hours from Herndon 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 22m
Duration
480 mi
Distance
$304
Average price
Every 2 hours
Frequency

Train (Amtrak)

best
  1. Take the train from Washington Union Station to Bostontrain train Acela
8h 36m
$253–394

Herndon to Boston train times

Trains run every 2 hours between Herndon and Boston. The earliest departure is at 1:21 AM at night, and the last departure from Herndon 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 22m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityWashington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrak9h 31m • 2 changes

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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityWashington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrak Acela8h 19m • 2 changes

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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityWashington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrak9h 15m • 2 changes

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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityWashington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrak Acela8h 12m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 31, 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 32m • 2 changes

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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityWashington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrak9h 9m • 2 changes

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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityWashington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrak9h 17m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityWashington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrak13h 14m • 2 changes

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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityWashington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrak Acela8h 32m • 2 changes

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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityWashington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrak9h 17m • 2 changes

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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityWashington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrak9h 5m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, November 2, 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 3, 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 4, 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 Thursday, November 5, 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 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 22m

What companies run services between Herndon, 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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