- Distance: 455.5 mi
- Duration: 8h
The average train between Washington and Boston takes 8h and the fastest train takes 6h 54m. There is a train service every few hours from Washington 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 hourly between Washington and Boston. The earliest departure is at 4:50 AM at night, and the last departure from Washington is at 10:00 PM which arrives into Boston at 10:05 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 8h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Washington station and arriving at Boston station. Services depart hourly, and operate Twice daily. The journey takes approximately 8h.
Washington to Boston train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, depart from Washington Union Station.
Washington to Boston train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, arrive at Boston station.
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The distance between Washington and Boston is 634.3 km. The road distance is 733 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.