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Trip Overview

The average train between Washington and Brookline takes 7h 46m and the fastest train takes 6h 43m. There is a train service every few hours from Washington to Brookline. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

7h 46m
Duration
457 mi
Distance
$137
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train (Amtrak)

best
  1. Take the train from Washington Union Station to Bostontrain train Acela
7h 10m
$114–277

Washington to Brookline train times

Trains run hourly between Washington and Brookline. The earliest departure is at 4:50 AM at night, and the last departure from Washington is at 10:00 PM which arrives into Brookline at 9:25 AM. All services require a transfer at Boston and take an average of 7h 46m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    Amtrak AcelaAmtrak Acela7h 1m • 1 change

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    AmtrakAmtrak8h 12m • 1 change

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    Arrives next day

    Amtrak AcelaAmtrak Acela6h 49m • 1 change

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    Arrives next day

    AmtrakAmtrak Acela11h 25m • 1 change

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Amtrak AcelaAmtrak Acela6h 43m • 1 change

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    AmtrakAmtrak7h 59m • 1 change

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    Amtrak AcelaAmtrak Acela7h 5m • 1 change

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    Amtrak AcelaAmtrak7h 50m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Amtrak AcelaAmtrak Acela6h 43m • 1 change

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    AmtrakAmtrak7h 59m • 1 change

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    Amtrak AcelaAmtrak Acela7h 5m • 1 change

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    Amtrak AcelaAmtrak7h 50m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    Amtrak AcelaAmtrak Acela6h 43m • 1 change

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    AmtrakAmtrak7h 59m • 1 change

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    Amtrak AcelaAmtrak Acela7h 5m • 1 change

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    Amtrak AcelaAmtrak7h 50m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    Amtrak AcelaAmtrak Acela6h 43m • 1 change

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    AmtrakAmtrak7h 59m • 1 change

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    Amtrak AcelaAmtrak Acela7h 5m • 1 change

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    Amtrak AcelaAmtrak7h 50m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Washington to Brookline? 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: 457 mi
  • Duration: 7h 46m

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