The cheapest and fastest trains from Washington, DC to Boston, MA
Cheapest price
£143
Average price
£208
Fastest journey
6 h 33 m
Average duration
6 h 40 m
Trains per day
34
Distance
634 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Washington, DC to Boston, MA is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Washington, DC to Boston, MA will cost around £208 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £143.
Of the 34 trains that leave Washington, DC for Boston, MA every day 28 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 634 km distance in an average of 6 h 40 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 6 h 33 m .
The slowest trains will take 6 h 44 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
6076 AMTRAK · 190 Northeast Regional
6076 AMTRAK · 190 Northeast Regional
176 Northeast Regional
170 Northeast Regional
178 Northeast Regional
2150 Acela
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2166 Acela
2150 Acela
2168 AcelaTravel Information
Compare train, coach and flight for Washington, DC to Boston, MA
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Washington, DC to Boston, MA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £43. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 36m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.6kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £43, and a flight costs an average of £68.
Distance: 634 km
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8h 19m Average total duration 7h 49m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 8m Average total duration 9h 38m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 36m Average total duration Fastest 1h 36m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.6 - 1.6kg CO2 emissions | 1.9 - 3.8kg CO2 emissions |
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Live departures
Washington, DC to Boston, MA train times
The table below shows live departures for Washington, DC to Boston, MA trains for today, Sunday 7 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
160 Northeast Regional | 10:25 Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 8h05 | 18:30 Back Bay station, Boston, MA | 0 changesdirect | |
160 Northeast Regional | 10:25 Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 8h10 | 18:35 South Station, Boston, MA | 0 changesdirect | |
162 Northeast Regional | 11:20 Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 8h02 | 19:22 South Station, Boston, MA | 0 changesdirect | |
162 Northeast Regional | 11:20 Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 7h56 | 19:16 Back Bay station, Boston, MA | 0 changesdirect | |
98 Silver Meteor · 164 Northeast Regional | 12:53 Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 9h22 | 22:15 Back Bay station, Boston, MA | 1 change | |
98 Silver Meteor · 164 Northeast Regional | 12:53 Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 9h31 | 22:24 South Station, Boston, MA | 1 change | |
2250 Acela | 13:40 Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 7h16 | 20:56 South Station, Boston, MA | 0 changesdirect | |
2250 Acela | 13:40 Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 7h01 | 20:41 Back Bay station, Boston, MA | 0 changesdirect | |
164 Northeast Regional | 14:20 Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 8h04 | 22:24 South Station, Boston, MA | 0 changesdirect | |
164 Northeast Regional | 14:20 Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 7h55 | 22:15 Back Bay station, Boston, MA | 0 changesdirect | |
154 Northeast Regional | 15:20 Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 7h58 | 23:18 Back Bay station, Boston, MA | 0 changesdirect | |
154 Northeast Regional | 15:20 Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 8h04 | 23:24 South Station, Boston, MA | 0 changesdirect | |
2252 Acela | 16:00 Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 6h57 | 22:57 South Station, Boston, MA | 0 changesdirect | |
2252 Acela | 16:00 Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 6h51 | 22:51 Back Bay station, Boston, MA | 0 changesdirect | |
88 Northeast Regional | 16:25 Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 7h58 | 00:23 South Station, Boston, MA | 0 changesdirect | |
88 Northeast Regional | 16:25 Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 7h52 | 00:17 Back Bay station, Boston, MA | 0 changesdirect | |
2254 Acela | 18:00 Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 6h46 | 00:46 Back Bay station, Boston, MA | 0 changesdirect | |
2254 Acela | 18:00 Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 6h50 | 00:50 South Station, Boston, MA | 0 changesdirect | |
96 Northeast Regional | 18:20 Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 7h54 | 02:14 Back Bay station, Boston, MA | 0 changesdirect | |
96 Northeast Regional | 18:20 Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 8h00 | 02:20 South Station, Boston, MA | 0 changesdirect | |
2262 Acela | 20:00 Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 6h58 | 02:58 South Station, Boston, MA | 0 changesdirect | |
2262 Acela | 20:00 Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 6h49 | 02:49 Back Bay station, Boston, MA | 0 changesdirect | |
132 Northeast Regional | 20:10 Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 8h42 | 04:52 Back Bay station, Boston, MA | 0 changesdirect | |
132 Northeast Regional | 20:10 Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 8h49 | 04:59 South Station, Boston, MA | 0 changesdirect | |
166 Northeast Regional | 22:20 Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 7h56 | 06:16 South Station, Boston, MA | 0 changesdirect | |
166 Northeast Regional | 22:20 Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 7h49 | 06:09 Back Bay station, Boston, MA | 0 changesdirect | |
| Monday 8 December | |||||
66 Northeast Regional | 03:00 Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 12h05 | 15:05 South Station, Boston, MA | 0 changesdirect | |
66 Northeast Regional | 03:00 Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 11h58 | 14:58 Back Bay station, Boston, MA | 0 changesdirect | |
6076 AMTRAK · 190 Northeast Regional | 08:20 Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 8h39 | 16:59 Back Bay station, Boston, MA | 1 change | |
6076 AMTRAK · 190 Northeast Regional | 08:20 Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 8h46 | 17:06 South Station, Boston, MA | 1 change | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Washington, DC to Boston, MA
Trains from Washington, DC to Boston, MA run on average 33 times per day, taking around 7h 49m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £72 but you can travel from only £43 by coach.
There are 30 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 03:20, the last at 22:00. The fastest train covers the 634 km distance in 6h 56m.
Distance 634 km |
Average train duration 7h 49m |
Cheapest ticket price £72 |
Trains per day 33 |
Direct trains 30 |
Fastest train 6h 56m |
First train 03:20 |
Last train 22:00 |
Train companies: Amtrak, Amtrak Acela from Washington, DC to Boston, MA trainsAmtrak, Amtrak Acela trains will get you between Washington, DC and Boston, MA from £43. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Washington, DC to Boston, MA train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Washington, DC to Boston, MA by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Boston, MA, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Washington, DC and Boston, MA
- Mon - Fri: 04:30 - 22:00
- Sat - Sun: 05:00 - 22:00
- Free Wi-Fi in the station courtesy of Amtrak.
- Amtrak provides temporary luggage storage for $10 per bag for 24 hours for customers holding Amtrak tickets.
- Shake Shack
- McDonald’s
- Starbucks
- Potbelly Sandwich Shop
- Chopt Creative Salad Co.
- Chipotle Mexican Grill
- Thunder Grill
- Johnny Rockets
- Jamba Juice
- Ladurée Union Station
- & many more
- Elevators, escalators, wheelchair access. Accessible facilities including restrooms, parking, platforms, ticket office, waiting room.
- Hyatt Recency Washington On Capitol Hill
- Phoenix Park Hotel
- Kimpton George Hotel
- Mon - Fri: 04:30 - 22:00
- Sat - Sun: 05:00 - 22:00
- Located on the train concourse of Level G near the Amtrak Waiting Area.
- Metro lines: Red
- Bus lines: D6, D8, 80, 96,
- Train lines: Acela, Capitol Limited, Cardinal, Carolinian, Crescent, Fredericksburg Line, MARC Brunswick, MARC Camden, MARC Penn, Manassas Line, Northeast Regional, Palmetto, Silver Service/Palmetto, Vermonter
- 5:00 AM - 11:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 24/7. Access via Atlantic Avenue.
- Legal Sea Foods
- Tavern in the Square
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, restrooms.
- $0.50
- InterContinental Boston
- The Langham, Boston
- Boston Harbor Hotel
- Located in the main hall
- Avis
- Budget
- Enterprise
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platforms 1-5 for Amtrak services
- Hall 2: platforms 6-13 for MBTA Commuter Rail services
- Bus terminal located on the upper level.
- Subway: Red Line
- Bus: Several lines available
- Commuter Rail: Multiple lines
- 5:00 AM - 1:00 AM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- Parking is available nearby with several garages in the vicinity.
- Sorellina
- Atlantic Fish Company
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
- $0.50
- Copley Square Hotel
- The Westin Copley Place
- Fairmont Copley Plaza
- Located in the main hall
- Avis
- Enterprise
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-3 for Amtrak and MBTA Commuter Rail
- Hall 2: Orange Line subway platforms
- Subway: Orange Line
- Bus: Several lines available
- Commuter Rail: Framingham/Worcester Line, Franklin Line, Needham Line, Providence/Stoughton Line
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