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

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TodayApr 25
from $224
TomorrowApr 26
from $224
SunApr 27
from $224
MonApr 28
from $122
TueApr 29
from $122
WedApr 30
from $122
ThuMay 1
from $122
FriMay 2
from $168

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  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest
    Departure time: April 26 at
    Departure city: Washington
    Departure location: Union Station
    Arrival time: April 27 at
    Destination city: Boston
    Destination location: South Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • This trip is recommended because it is: Fastest
    Departure time: April 26 at
    Departure city: Washington
    Departure location: Union Station
    Arrival time: April 26 at
    Destination city: Boston
    Destination location: Boston Route 128, MA
    Operated by: Amtrak AcelaAmtrak Acela
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: April 26 at
    Departure city: Washington
    Departure location: Union Station
    Arrival time: April 26 at
    Destination city: Boston
    Destination location: South Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: April 26 at
    Departure city: Washington
    Departure location: Union Station
    Arrival time: April 26 at
    Destination city: Boston
    Destination location: South Station
    Operated by: Amtrak AcelaAmtrak Acela
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: April 26 at
    Departure city: Washington
    Departure location: Union Station
    Arrival time: April 26 at
    Destination city: Boston
    Destination location: South Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:

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Train Washington to Boston: Trip Overview

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Average ticket price$150
Average train trip duration7h 49m
Number of daily trains66
Earliest train departure4:54am
Distance383 miles (617 km)
Latest train departure10:00pm

Washington to Boston Train

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

Best price found
04/23
$224
04/24
$224
Today
$224
04/26
$224
04/27
$224
04/28
$122
04/29
$122
04/30
$122
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Washington to Boston was searched and found on Apr 28, 2025 with a price of $122

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 $122 to $746 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 $122 which is on 2025-04-28.

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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Regional train? High-speed train? Whichever train to Boston you take, you’ll help reduce the environmental impact and carbon footprint of your trip. As you watch the landscapes unfold before your eyes, you can tell yourself that with this choice, you are making sure they remain protected.

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 apologize 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 traveling 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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