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Trip Overview

The average train between Washington and Boston University takes 8h 5m and the fastest train takes 6h 58m. The train service runs several times per day 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 5m
Duration
456 mi
Distance
$298
Average price
Every 3 hours
Frequency

Train (Amtrak)

best
  1. Take the train from Washington Union Station to Bostontrain train Acela
7h 27m
$251–389

Washington to Boston University train times

Trains run every 3 hours 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 9:40 AM. All services require a transfer at Boston and take an average of 8h 5m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

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    Amtrak AcelaAmtrak AcelaMBTA7h 19m • 2 changes

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    Amtrak AcelaAmtrakMBTA8h 9m • 2 changes

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    Amtrak AcelaAmtrak AcelaMBTA7h 18m • 2 changes

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    AmtrakAmtrakMBTA8h 15m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

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    Arrives next day

    Amtrak AcelaAmtrakMBTA12h 5m • 2 changes

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    Arrives next day

    AmtrakAmtrak AcelaMBTA11h 40m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

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    Amtrak AcelaAmtrak AcelaMBTA6h 58m • 2 changes

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    AmtrakAmtrakMBTA8h 14m • 2 changes

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    Amtrak AcelaAmtrak AcelaMBTA7h 19m • 2 changes

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    Amtrak AcelaAmtrakMBTA8h 9m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

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    Amtrak AcelaAmtrak AcelaMBTA6h 58m • 2 changes

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    AmtrakAmtrakMBTA8h 14m • 2 changes

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    Amtrak AcelaAmtrak AcelaMBTA7h 19m • 2 changes

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    Amtrak AcelaAmtrakMBTA8h 9m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

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    Amtrak AcelaAmtrak AcelaMBTA6h 58m • 2 changes

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    AmtrakAmtrakMBTA8h 14m • 2 changes

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    Amtrak AcelaAmtrak AcelaMBTA7h 19m • 2 changes

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    Amtrak AcelaAmtrakMBTA8h 9m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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    Amtrak AcelaAmtrak AcelaMBTA6h 58m • 2 changes

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    AmtrakAmtrakMBTA8h 14m • 2 changes

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    Amtrak AcelaAmtrak AcelaMBTA7h 19m • 2 changes

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    Amtrak AcelaAmtrakMBTA8h 9m • 2 changes
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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 5m

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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