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Trip Overview

The average train between Washington and Canton takes 8h 33m and the fastest train takes 7h 29m. The train service runs several times per day from Washington to Canton. 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 33m
Duration
468 mi
Distance
$303
Average price
Every 2 hours
Frequency

Washington to Canton train times

Trains run every 2 hours between Washington and Canton. The earliest departure is at 4:50 AM at night, and the last departure from Washington is at 10:00 PM which arrives into Canton at 10:27 AM. All services require a transfer at Boston and take an average of 8h 33m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

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    AmtrakMBTA8h 43m • 1 change
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    Amtrak AcelaMBTA8h 24m • 1 change
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    Arrives next day

    Amtrak AcelaMBTA8h 5m • 1 change
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    Arrives next day

    AmtrakMBTA12h 27m • 1 change

Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

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    Amtrak AcelaMBTA7h 43m • 1 change
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    AmtrakMBTA8h 27m • 1 change
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    Amtrak AcelaMBTA7h 42m • 1 change
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    AmtrakMBTA8h 35m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

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    Amtrak AcelaMBTA7h 43m • 1 change
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    AmtrakMBTA8h 27m • 1 change
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    Amtrak AcelaMBTA7h 42m • 1 change
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    AmtrakMBTA8h 35m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

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    Amtrak AcelaMBTA7h 43m • 1 change
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    AmtrakMBTA8h 27m • 1 change
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    Amtrak AcelaMBTA7h 42m • 1 change
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    AmtrakMBTA8h 35m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

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    Amtrak AcelaMBTA7h 43m • 1 change
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    AmtrakMBTA8h 27m • 1 change
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    Amtrak AcelaMBTA7h 42m • 1 change
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    AmtrakMBTA8h 35m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

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    Amtrak AcelaMBTA7h 54m • 1 change
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    Amtrak AcelaMBTA8h 4m • 1 change
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    Amtrak AcelaMBTA8h 26m • 1 change
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    AmtrakMBTA9h 4m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

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    Amtrak AcelaMBTA8h 4m • 1 change
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    Amtrak AcelaMBTA8h 26m • 1 change
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    AmtrakMBTA9h 4m • 1 change
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    Amtrak AcelaMBTA7h 29m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Washington to Canton? 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: 468 mi
  • Duration: 8h 33m

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