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Trip Overview

The average train between Washington and Brighton takes 8h 41m 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 41m
Duration
459 mi
Distance
$304
Average price
Every 3 hours
Frequency

Train (Amtrak)

best
  1. Take the train from Washington Union Station to Bostontrain train Acela
7h 33m
$254–396

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 11:16 AM. All services require a transfer at Boston and take an average of 8h 41m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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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Departing Saturday, October 24, 2026

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    Amtrak AcelaAmtrak AcelaMBTA8h 26m • 2 changes

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    Amtrak AcelaAmtrakMBTA8h 36m • 2 changes

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    AmtrakAmtrakMBTA8h 55m • 2 changes

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    AmtrakAmtrakMBTA8h 42m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 25, 2026

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    Amtrak AcelaAmtrakMBTA8h 36m • 2 changes

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    Amtrak AcelaAmtrak AcelaMBTA9h 29m • 2 changes

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    AmtrakAmtrakMBTA8h 42m • 2 changes

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    Amtrak AcelaAmtrak AcelaMBTA8h 21m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, October 26, 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 Tuesday, October 27, 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 28, 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 29, 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: 458.7 mi
  • Duration: 8h 41m

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