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

The average train ticket price from Boston to Washington is $130. The best way to find train tickets from Boston to Washington 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!

How long is the train trip from Boston to Washington?

A train trip between Boston and Washington is around 7h 55m, although the fastest train will take about 6h 24m. This is the time it takes to travel the 394 miles that separates the two cities.

How many daily trains are there between Boston and Washington?

The number of trains from Boston to Washington can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 58. Some trains are direct while others have layovers. Simplify your train trip from Boston to Washington by comparing and selecting the train that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.

Which train companies travel from Boston to Washington?

When taking the train from Boston to Washington, you can travel comfortably and safely with Amtrak, Amtrak Acela.

What are the departure and arrival stations for a train from Boston to Washington?

Trains traveling between Boston and Washington leave from Back Bay Station or South Station and arrive at Union Station.

What are the best sights and things to do in Washington?

Once in Washington, you can exploring the city. The top sights and things to do are Arlington National Cemetery, Washington National Cathedral, National Gallery of Art, National Museum of American History, United States Capitol.

Train Boston to Washington from $49 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures for Boston to Washington on October 1
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	5:35pm	Back Bay Station	9h 25m	3:00am	Union Station	Cheapest
	7:29am	Boston Route 128, MA	6h 26m	1:55pm	Union Station	Fastest
	5:10am	Back Bay Station	6h 45m	11:55am	Union Station	No tags
	6:15am	Back Bay Station	7h 55m	2:10pm	Union Station	No tags
Amtrak Acela + Amtrak	9:15am	Back Bay Station	8h 38m	5:53pm	Union Station	No tags

Next departures for Boston to Washington on October 2
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	8:18am	Back Bay Station	10h 7m	6:25pm	Union Station	Cheapest
	7:29am	Boston Route 128, MA	6h 26m	1:55pm	Union Station	Fastest
	5:10am	Back Bay Station	6h 45m	11:55am	Union Station	No tags
	6:15am	Back Bay Station	7h 55m	2:10pm	Union Station	No tags
Amtrak Acela + Amtrak	9:15am	Back Bay Station	8h 38m	5:53pm	Union Station	No tags

Next departures for Boston to Washington on October 3
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	6:51pm	Back Bay Station	11h 38m	6:29am	Union Station	Cheapest
	7:29am	Boston Route 128, MA	6h 26m	1:55pm	Union Station	Fastest
	5:10am	Back Bay Station	6h 45m	11:55am	Union Station	No tags
	6:15am	Back Bay Station	7h 55m	2:10pm	Union Station	No tags
Amtrak Acela + Amtrak	9:15am	Back Bay Station	8h 38m	5:53pm	Union Station	No tags

Next departures for Boston to Washington on October 4
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
8:50am	Back Bay Station	7h 45m	4:35pm	Union Station	Cheapest
6:20am	Boston Route 128, MA	6h 38m	12:58pm	Union Station	Fastest
6:10am	Back Bay Station	6h 48m	12:58pm	Union Station	No tags
6:35am	Back Bay Station	7h 53m	2:28pm	Union Station	No tags
6:10am	Back Bay Station	6h 48m	12:58pm	Union Station	No tags

Next departures for Boston to Washington on October 5
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
7:20am	Back Bay Station	6h 58m	2:18pm	Union Station	Cheapest
11:19am	Boston Route 128, MA	6h 38m	5:57pm	Union Station	Fastest
6:35am	Back Bay Station	7h 53m	2:28pm	Union Station	No tags
7:20am	Back Bay Station	6h 58m	2:18pm	Union Station	No tags
6:35am	Back Bay Station	7h 53m	2:28pm	Union Station	No tags

Next departures for Boston to Washington on October 6
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	6:51pm	Back Bay Station	12h 3m	6:54am	Union Station	Cheapest
	7:29am	Boston Route 128, MA	6h 26m	1:55pm	Union Station	Fastest
	5:10am	Back Bay Station	6h 49m	11:59am	Union Station	No tags
	6:15am	Back Bay Station	7h 55m	2:10pm	Union Station	No tags
Amtrak Acela + Amtrak	9:15am	Back Bay Station	8h 38m	5:53pm	Union Station	No tags

Next departures for Boston to Washington on October 7
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	6:51pm	Back Bay Station	12h 3m	6:54am	Union Station	Cheapest
	7:29am	Boston Route 128, MA	6h 26m	1:55pm	Union Station	Fastest
	5:10am	Back Bay Station	6h 49m	11:59am	Union Station	No tags
	6:15am	Back Bay Station	7h 55m	2:10pm	Union Station	No tags
Amtrak Acela + Amtrak	9:15am	Back Bay Station	8h 38m	5:53pm	Union Station	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from Boston to Washington.

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$44 - $157	Average Duration10h 35m	CO₂ emissions 16kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars	CheapestMost eco-friendly
Train	Average Price$50 - $674	Average Duration7h 55m	CO₂ emissions 56kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars	Fastest

Busbud recommends taking the bus from Boston to Washington

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Washington. The journey takes about 10 hours 35 minutes and with fares starting at just $44, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

41bus per day

10h 35mAverage Duration

$44Cheapest ticket

16kgCO₂ emissions

Train Boston, MA, US to Washington, DC, US: Trip Overview

Please note, this information is subject to change.

Average ticket price$130

Average train trip duration7h 55m

Number of daily trains58

Earliest train departure5:05am

Distance383 miles (617 km)

Latest train departure7:01pm

Train Companies

Amtrak

4/55,493 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

Amtrak Acela

4.5/514 reviews

Staff5

Timeliness4.6

Cleanliness4.3

Wifi4

Train and bus companies in US:Amtrak, Brightline

Boston to Washington Train

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Where are the popular train stations and stops in Boston, MA, US and Washington, DC, US?

Stops in Boston, MA, US

A - Back Bay Station

B - South Station

C - North Station

Stops in Washington, DC, US

A - Union Station

Frequently asked questions for your trip Boston, MA, US - Washington, DC, US

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Find cheapest prices for trains

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

Best price found

09/27

$291

09/28

$446

Today

$222

09/30

$87

10/01

$171

10/02

$163

10/03

$230

10/04

$230

The cheapest trip from Boston, MA, US to Washington, DC, US was searched and found on Sep 30, 2025 with a price of $87

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

You can expect to pay from $87 to $866 for a train ticket from Boston, MA, US to Washington, DC, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $87 which is on 2025-09-30.

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 Washington 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.

By choosing the train between Boston and Washington, you emit up to 30 times less CO2 than for the same journey made by plane or car!

Make a music playlist for your train ride from Boston to Washington, and enjoy the scenery to tunes from your own personal soundtrack.

Did you know?

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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.

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