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Massachusetts to Washington DC trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Massachusetts and Washington DC takes 8h 8m and the fastest train takes 7h 11m. There is a train service every few hours from Massachusetts to Washington DC. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

8h 8m
Duration
456 mi
Distance
$179
Average price
Every 2 hours
Frequency

Train (Amtrak)

best
  1. Take the train from Boston to Washington Union Stationtrain train Acela
7h 21m
$152–299

Massachusetts to Washington DC train times

Trains run every 2 hours between Massachusetts and Washington DC. The earliest departure is at 5:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Massachusetts is at 6:45 PM which arrives into Washington DC at 7:05 AM. All services require a transfer at Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station and take an average of 8h 8m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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Map of how to get from Massachusetts to Washington DC.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 456.1 mi
  • Duration: 8h 8m

What companies run services between Massachusetts, USA and Washington DC, USA?

Amtrak Acela operates a train from Boston to Washington Union Station every 4 hours. Tickets cost $100–900 and the journey takes 7h 1m. Amtrak also services this route every 4 hours.

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