- Distance: 455.5 mi
- Duration: 8h 1m
The average train between Washington and South Boston takes 8h 1m and the fastest train takes 6h 54m. There is a train service every few hours from Washington to South Boston. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Washington and South Boston. The earliest departure is at 4:47 AM at night, and the last departure from Washington is at 10:00 PM which arrives into South Boston at 10:05 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 8h 1m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Washington station and arriving at South Boston station. Services depart hourly, and operate Twice daily. The journey takes approximately 8h 1m.
Washington to South Boston train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, depart from Washington Union Station.
Washington to South Boston train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, arrive at Boston station.
Book your Washington to South Boston train tickets online with Amtrak Acela and Amtrak.
The distance between Washington and South Boston is 633.4 km. The road distance is 733 km.
Amtrak Acela operates a train from Washington Union Station to Boston every 4 hours. Tickets cost $100–900 and the journey takes 6h 57m. Amtrak also services this route every 3 hours.
