Herndon to Boston Trains

Herndon to Boston trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Herndon and Boston takes 9h 21m 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 21m
Duration: 480 mi
Distance: $134
Average price: Every 2 hours
Frequency

Train (Amtrak)

best

Take the train from Washington Union Station to Bostontrain Acela

8h 36m

$113–274

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 11:23 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 21m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

6:43 AM → 3:15 PM
8h 32m • 2 changes
7:19 AM → 4:28 PM
9h 9m • 2 changes
8:07 AM → 5:24 PM
9h 17m • 2 changes
9:19 AM → 6:32 PM
9h 13m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

1:21 AM → 1:35 PM
12h 14m • 2 changes
6:43 AM → 3:15 PM
8h 32m • 2 changes
8:07 AM → 5:24 PM
9h 17m • 2 changes
9:19 AM → 6:24 PM
9h 5m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

5:45 AM → 1:56 PM
8h 11m • 2 changes
6:09 AM → 3:28 PM
9h 19m • 2 changes
7:33 AM → 3:34 PM
8h 1m • 2 changes
7:45 AM → 4:52 PM
9h 7m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

5:44 AM → 1:56 PM
8h 12m • 2 changes
6:08 AM → 3:28 PM
9h 20m • 2 changes
7:26 AM → 3:34 PM
8h 8m • 2 changes
7:54 AM → 4:52 PM
8h 58m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

5:44 AM → 1:56 PM
8h 12m • 2 changes
6:08 AM → 3:28 PM
9h 20m • 2 changes
7:26 AM → 3:34 PM
8h 8m • 2 changes
7:54 AM → 4:52 PM
8h 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.

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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Herndon to Boston train times

Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

6:43 AM → 3:15 PM

7:19 AM → 4:28 PM

8:07 AM → 5:24 PM

9:19 AM → 6:32 PM

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

1:21 AM → 1:35 PM

6:43 AM → 3:15 PM

8:07 AM → 5:24 PM

9:19 AM → 6:24 PM

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

5:45 AM → 1:56 PM

6:09 AM → 3:28 PM

7:33 AM → 3:34 PM

7:45 AM → 4:52 PM

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

5:44 AM → 1:56 PM

6:08 AM → 3:28 PM

7:26 AM → 3:34 PM

7:54 AM → 4:52 PM

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

5:44 AM → 1:56 PM

6:08 AM → 3:28 PM

7:26 AM → 3:34 PM

7:54 AM → 4:52 PM

Frequently asked questions

What companies run services between Herndon, VA, USA and Boston, MA, USA?

Train from Washington Union Station to Boston

Train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Boston

Herndon to Boston trains

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Trip Overview

Train (Amtrak)

Herndon to Boston train times

Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

6:43 AM → 3:15 PM

7:19 AM → 4:28 PM

8:07 AM → 5:24 PM

9:19 AM → 6:32 PM

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

1:21 AM → 1:35 PM

6:43 AM → 3:15 PM

8:07 AM → 5:24 PM

9:19 AM → 6:24 PM

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

5:45 AM → 1:56 PM

6:09 AM → 3:28 PM

7:33 AM → 3:34 PM

7:45 AM → 4:52 PM

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

5:44 AM → 1:56 PM

6:08 AM → 3:28 PM

7:26 AM → 3:34 PM

7:54 AM → 4:52 PM

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

5:44 AM → 1:56 PM

6:08 AM → 3:28 PM

7:26 AM → 3:34 PM

7:54 AM → 4:52 PM

Frequently asked questions

What companies run services between Herndon, VA, USA and Boston, MA, USA?

Train from Washington Union Station to Boston

Train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Boston

Where to next?

Train trips from Herndon

Train trips to Boston

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