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Trip Overview

The average train between Washington and Boston University takes 8h 12m and the fastest train takes 6h 59m. There is a train service every few hours from Washington to Boston University. 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 12m
Duration
456 mi
Distance
$135
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train (Amtrak)

best
  1. Take the train from Washington Union Station to Bostontrain train Acela
7h 12m
$115–268

Washington to Boston University train times

Trains run hourly between Washington and Boston University. 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 University at 10:13 AM. All services require a transfer at Boston and take an average of 8h 12m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    Amtrak AcelaMBTA7h 5m • 1 change

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    Amtrak AcelaMBTA7h 12m • 1 change

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    Amtrak AcelaMBTA7h 41m • 1 change

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    AmtrakMBTA8h 16m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    AmtrakMBTA8h 27m • 1 change

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    Amtrak AcelaMBTA7h 51m • 1 change

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    Amtrak AcelaMBTA7h 35m • 1 change

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    AmtrakMBTA8h 22m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Amtrak AcelaMBTA7h 5m • 1 change

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    AmtrakMBTA8h 17m • 1 change

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    Amtrak AcelaMBTA7h 27m • 1 change

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    AmtrakMBTA8h 29m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Amtrak AcelaMBTA6h 59m • 1 change

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    AmtrakMBTA8h 15m • 1 change

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    Amtrak AcelaMBTA7h 25m • 1 change

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    AmtrakMBTA8h 30m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    Amtrak AcelaMBTA6h 59m • 1 change

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    AmtrakMBTA8h 15m • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Washington to Boston University? 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: 456.2 mi
  • Duration: 8h 12m

What companies run services between Washington, DC, USA and Boston University, 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 46m. Amtrak also services this route every 3 hours.

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