Trains tickets from Washington (DC), US to Boston (MA), US

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Today24 Apr
from US$224
Tomorrow25 Apr
from US$224
Sat26 Apr
from US$224
Sun27 Apr
from US$224
Mon28 Apr
from US$122
Tue29 Apr
from US$87
Wed30 Apr
from US$122
Thu1 May
from US$168

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  • This trip is recommended because it is the: Cheapest
    Departure time: 25 April at
    Departure city: Washington
    Departure location: Union Station
    Arrival time: 26 April at
    Destination city: Boston
    Destination location: South Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • This trip is recommended because it is the: Fastest
    Departure time: 25 April at
    Departure city: Washington
    Departure location: Union Station
    Arrival time: 26 April at
    Destination city: Boston
    Destination location: Boston Route 128, MA
    Operated by: Amtrak AcelaAmtrak Acela
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: 25 April at
    Departure city: Washington
    Departure location: Union Station
    Arrival time: 25 April at
    Destination city: Boston
    Destination location: South Station
    Operated by: Amtrak AcelaAmtrak Acela
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: 25 April at
    Departure city: Washington
    Departure location: Union Station
    Arrival time: 25 April at
    Destination city: Boston
    Destination location: South Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: 25 April at
    Departure city: Washington
    Departure location: Union Station
    Arrival time: 25 April at
    Destination city: Boston
    Destination location: South Station
    Operated by: Amtrak AcelaAmtrak Acela
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:

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Train Washington to Boston: Trip Overview

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Average ticket priceUS$130
Average train trip duration7h 49m
Number of daily trains67
Earliest train departure04:54
Distance383 miles
Latest train departure22:00

Washington to Boston Train

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Frequently asked questions on the trip Washington - Boston

  1. How much does a cheap train ticket from Washington to Boston cost?

    The average train ticket price from Washington to Boston is US$130. The best way to find cheap train tickets from Washington to Boston is to book your tickets as early as possible. Prices tend to rise as your travel date approaches, so book in advance to secure the best prices!

  2. How long is the train trip from Washington to Boston?

    A train trip between Washington and Boston is around 7h 49m, although the fastest train will take about 6h 23m. This is the time it takes to travel the 394 miles that separates the two cities.

  3. How many daily train are there between Washington and Boston?

    The number of trains from Washington to Boston can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 67. Some trains are direct while others include transferring trains. Simplify your train trip from Washington to Boston by comparing and selecting the train that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.

Find cheapest prices for trains

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found
22/04
US$224
23/04
US$224
Today
US$224
25/04
US$224
26/04
US$224
27/04
US$224
28/04
US$122
29/04
US$87
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Washington to Boston was searched and found on 29 Apr 2025 with a price of US$87

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Washington to Boston as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from US$87 to US$852 for a train ticket from Washington to Boston based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$87, which is on 2025-04-29.

Usually Amtrak Acela will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.

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With up to 30x less CO2 emissions for your train journey between Washington and Boston, the train is an ecological alternative to flights or personal cars.

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Did you know?

Japanese trains are always on time. It is extremely infrequent to see breakdowns during peak periods. In the event of a delay of more than 5 minutes, the crew will personally apologise to each passenger.

The longest train journey in the world is between Europe and Asia. This long journey starts from Porto in Portugal and crosses the whole European continent to reach Hanoi in Vietnam in 12 days while travelling more than 17,000 km.

New York holds the record for the most platforms and track numbers in a single station. Grand Central Station in Manhattan is one of the largest rail terminals in the world with more than 44 platforms and 67 tracks to accommodate passengers.

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