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Trip Overview

The average train between Washington and Brighton takes 8h 28m and the fastest train takes 7h 11m. The train service runs several times per day from Washington to Brighton. 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 28m
Duration
456 mi
Distance
$300
Average price
Every 3 hours
Frequency

Train via New York (Amtrak)

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  1. Take the train from Washington Union Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain train Acela
  2. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Bostontrain train Acela
8h 4m
$244–395

Washington to Brighton train times

Trains run every 3 hours between Washington and Brighton. The earliest departure is at 4:50 AM at night, and the last departure from Washington is at 10:00 PM which arrives into Brighton at 10:06 AM. All services require a transfer at Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station and take an average of 8h 28m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

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    Amtrak AcelaAmtrakMBTA11h 5m • 2 changes

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    AmtrakAmtrak AcelaMBTA12h 6m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

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    Amtrak AcelaAmtrak AcelaMBTA7h 11m • 2 changes

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    AmtrakAmtrakMBTA8h 56m • 2 changes

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    Amtrak AcelaAmtrak AcelaMBTA8h 6m • 2 changes

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    Amtrak AcelaAmtrak AcelaMBTA7h 16m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

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    Amtrak AcelaAmtrak AcelaMBTA7h 11m • 2 changes

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    AmtrakAmtrakMBTA8h 56m • 2 changes

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    Amtrak AcelaAmtrak AcelaMBTA8h 6m • 2 changes

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    Amtrak AcelaAmtrak AcelaMBTA7h 11m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

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    Amtrak AcelaAmtrak AcelaMBTA7h 11m • 2 changes

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    AmtrakAmtrakMBTA8h 56m • 2 changes

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    Amtrak AcelaAmtrak AcelaMBTA8h 6m • 2 changes

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    Amtrak AcelaAmtrak AcelaMBTA7h 11m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 22, 2026

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    Amtrak AcelaAmtrak AcelaMBTA7h 11m • 2 changes

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    AmtrakAmtrakMBTA8h 56m • 2 changes

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    Amtrak AcelaAmtrak AcelaMBTA8h 6m • 2 changes

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    Amtrak AcelaAmtrak AcelaMBTA7h 11m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 23, 2026

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    Amtrak AcelaAmtrak AcelaMBTA7h 11m • 2 changes

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    AmtrakAmtrakMBTA8h 56m • 2 changes

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    Amtrak AcelaAmtrak AcelaMBTA8h 6m • 2 changes

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    Amtrak AcelaAmtrak AcelaMBTA7h 11m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Washington to Brighton? 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 28m

What companies run services between Washington, DC, USA and Brighton, MA, USA?

You can take a train from Washington Union Station to Boston Landing via Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station, Boston, and Back Bay in around 8h 4m.

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