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 50m, 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 71. 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 explore 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 November 17
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
1:43pm	Back Bay Station	8h 16m	9:59pm	Union Station	Cheapest
11:20am	Boston Route 128, MA	6h 38m	5:58pm	Union Station	Fastest
11:46am	Back Bay Station	7h 51m	7:37pm	Union Station	No tags
1:11pm	Back Bay Station	6h 57m	8:08pm	Union Station	No tags
11:46am	Back Bay Station	7h 51m	7:37pm	Union Station	No tags

Next departures for Boston to Washington on November 18
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 November 19
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 November 20
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	9:26am	Back Bay Station	7h 57m	5:23pm	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 November 21
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 November 22
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
7:01pm	Boston Route 128, MA	15h 13m	10:14am	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
6:40am	Back Bay Station	7h 48m	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 November 23
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
3:16pm	Back Bay Station	8h 31m	11:47pm	Union Station	Cheapest
8:39am	Boston Route 128, MA	6h 29m	3:08pm	Union Station	Fastest
6:40am	Back Bay Station	7h 48m	2:28pm	Union Station	No tags
7:20am	Back Bay Station	6h 58m	2:18pm	Union Station	No tags
6:40am	Back Bay Station	7h 48m	2:28pm	Union Station	No tags

Next departures for Boston to Washington on November 24
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	3:21pm	Back Bay Station	7h 46m	11:07pm	Union Station	Cheapest
	7:29am	Boston Route 128, MA	6h 24m	1:53pm	Union Station	Fastest
	5:10am	Back Bay Station	6h 41m	11:51am	Union Station	No tags
	6:15am	Back Bay Station	7h 50m	2:05pm	Union Station	No tags
Amtrak Acela + Amtrak	9:15am	Back Bay Station	8h 32m	5:47pm	Union Station	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from Boston to Washington

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Washington. The journey takes about 10 hours 45 minutes and with fares starting at just $40, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

53bus per day

10h 45mAverage Duration

384 milesDistance

15kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$40 - $210	Average Duration10h 45m	CO₂ emissions 15kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$52 - $777	Average Duration7h 50m	CO₂ emissions 58kg CO₂e

Train Companies

Amtrak

4/55,591 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, Trenitalia, Renfe, VIA Rail Canada, Amtrak Acela, NS Nederlandse Spoorwegen, Iryo

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 about traveling from Boston, MA, US to Washington, DC, US by train

How much does a train ticket from Boston to Washington cost?
How long is the train trip from Boston to Washington?
How many daily trains are there between Boston and Washington?
Which train companies travel from Boston to Washington?
What are the departure and arrival stations for a train from Boston to Washington?
What are the best sights and things to do in Washington?

Find cheapest prices for trains

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

Best price found

11/15

$291

11/16

$291

Today

$66

11/18

$95

11/19

$127

11/20

$230

11/21

$335

11/22

$223

The cheapest trip from Boston, MA, US to Washington, DC, US was searched and found on Nov 17, 2025 with a price of $66

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 $66 to $830 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 $95 which is on 2025-11-18.

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.