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.
Trains run every 2 hours between Herndon and Boston. The earliest departure is at 1:10 AM at night, and the last departure from Herndon is at 11:13 PM which arrives into Boston at 11:44 AM. All services require a transfer at Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platform and take an average of 9h 22m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Herndon to Boston. However, there are services departing from Herndon station and arriving at Boston station via Boston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 22m.
Herndon to Boston train services, operated by Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, depart from Washington Union Station.
Herndon to Boston train services, operated by Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, arrive at Boston station.
The distance between Herndon and Boston is 652.9 km. The road distance is 772 km.
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.