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The cheapest and fastest trains from Washington, DC to Boston, MA
Showing times and prices for 22 Jun
Cheapest price
162S$
Average price
306S$
Fastest journey
6 h 43 m
Average duration
6 h 55 m
Trains per day
38
Distance
634 km
Cheap tickets
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 306S$ if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only 162S$.
Fast trains
Of the 38 trains that leave Washington, DC for Boston, MA every day 30 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 55 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 6 h 43 m .
The slowest trains will take 7 h 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.
178 Northeast Regional3:54 PM8h16Washington Union Station, Washington, DC12:10 AMBack Bay station, Boston, MA162 S$1One-way0 changes- 178 Northeast Regional3:54 PM8h21Washington Union Station, Washington, DC12:15 AMSouth Station, Boston, MA162 S$1One-way0 changes
- 176 Northeast Regional3:30 PM8h13Washington Union Station, Washington, DC11:43 PMBack Bay station, Boston, MA162 S$1One-way0 changes
- 176 Northeast Regional3:30 PM8h20Washington Union Station, Washington, DC11:50 PMSouth Station, Boston, MA162 S$1One-way0 changes
- 94 Northeast Regional2:00 PM8h06Washington Union Station, Washington, DC10:06 PMSouth Station, Boston, MA215 S$1One-way0 changes
2150 Acela4:50 AM6h43Washington Union Station, Washington, DC11:33 AMBack Bay station, Boston, MA413 S$1One-way0 changes- 2150 Acela4:50 AM6h54Washington Union Station, Washington, DC11:44 AMSouth Station, Boston, MA413 S$1One-way0 changes
- 2154 Acela8:30 AM6h57Washington Union Station, Washington, DC3:27 PMBack Bay station, Boston, MA413 S$1One-way0 changes
- 2160 NextGen Acela2:50 PM7h00Washington Union Station, Washington, DC9:50 PMBack Bay station, Boston, MA273 S$1One-way0 changes
- 2152 Acela6:50 AM7h00Washington Union Station, Washington, DC1:50 PMBack Bay station, Boston, MA330 S$1One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare train, coach and flight for Washington, DC to Boston, MA
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Washington, DC to Boston, MA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from 37S$. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 3h 42m. 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 37S$, and a flight costs an average of 78S$.
Distance: 634 km
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Most popular Train | Coach | Flight |
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183S$ Average Price | 70S$ Average Price Cheapest | 235S$ Average Price |
6h 12m Average total duration 5h 42m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 22m Average total duration 9h 52m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 42m Average total duration Fastest 3h 42m 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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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
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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, 21 June. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
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| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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| 2248 Acela | 7:48 AM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 7h20 | 3:08 PM Back Bay station, Boston, MA | 0 changesdirect | |
| 2248 Acela | 7:48 AM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 7h27 | 3:15 PM South Station, Boston, MA | 0 changesdirect | |
| 2250 NextGen Acela | 8:38 AM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 7h03 | 3:41 PM Back Bay station, Boston, MA | 0 changesdirect | |
| 2250 NextGen Acela | 8:38 AM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 7h18 | 3:56 PM South Station, Boston, MA | 0 changesdirect | |
| 164 Northeast Regional | 9:10 AM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 8h05 | 5:15 PM Back Bay station, Boston, MA | 0 changesdirect | |
| 164 Northeast Regional | 9:10 AM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 8h14 | 5:24 PM South Station, Boston, MA | 0 changesdirect | |
| 2256 Acela | 9:38 AM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 6h57 | 4:35 PM Back Bay station, Boston, MA | 0 changesdirect | |
| 2256 Acela | 9:38 AM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 7h05 | 4:43 PM South Station, Boston, MA | 0 changesdirect | |
| 154 Northeast Regional | 10:18 AM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 8h00 | 6:18 PM Back Bay station, Boston, MA | 0 changesdirect | |
| 154 Northeast Regional | 10:18 AM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 8h06 | 6:24 PM South Station, Boston, MA | 0 changesdirect | |
| 2252 NextGen Acela | 10:53 AM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 7h10 | 6:03 PM South Station, Boston, MA | 0 changesdirect | |
| 2252 NextGen Acela | 10:53 AM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 7h04 | 5:57 PM Back Bay station, Boston, MA | 0 changesdirect | |
| 88 Northeast Regional | 11:25 AM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 7h58 | 7:23 PM South Station, Boston, MA | 0 changesdirect | |
| 88 Northeast Regional | 11:25 AM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 7h52 | 7:17 PM Back Bay station, Boston, MA | 0 changesdirect | |
| 132 Northeast Regional | 3:06 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 8h46 | 11:52 PM Back Bay station, Boston, MA | 0 changesdirect | |
| 132 Northeast Regional | 3:06 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 8h53 | 11:59 PM South Station, Boston, MA | 0 changesdirect | |
| 2258 NextGen Acela | 4:03 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 7h04 | 11:07 PM Back Bay station, Boston, MA | 0 changesdirect | |
| 2258 NextGen Acela | 4:03 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 7h14 | 11:17 PM South Station, Boston, MA | 0 changesdirect | |
| 166 Northeast Regional | 5:20 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 8h05 | 1:25 AM South Station, Boston, MA | 0 changesdirect | |
| 166 Northeast Regional | 5:20 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 7h58 | 1:18 AM Back Bay station, Boston, MA | 0 changesdirect | |
| 2274 NextGen Acela | 5:55 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 6h53 | 12:48 AM South Station, Boston, MA | 0 changesdirect | |
| 2274 NextGen Acela | 5:55 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 6h48 | 12:43 AM Back Bay station, Boston, MA | 0 changesdirect | |
| 66 Northeast Regional | 10:00 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 11h58 | 9:58 AM Back Bay station, Boston, MA | 0 changesdirect | |
| 66 Northeast Regional | 10:00 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 12h05 | 10:05 AM South Station, Boston, MA | 0 changesdirect | |
| Monday, 22 June | |||||
| 6076 AMTRAK · 190 Northeast Regional | 3:20 AM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 8h39 | 11:59 AM Back Bay station, Boston, MA | 1 change | |
| 6076 AMTRAK · 190 Northeast Regional | 3:20 AM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 8h46 | 12:06 PM South Station, Boston, MA | 1 change | |
| 6076 AMTRAK · 170 Northeast Regional | 3:20 AM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 9h51 | 1:11 PM South Station, Boston, MA | 1 change | |
| 6076 AMTRAK · 170 Northeast Regional | 3:20 AM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 9h44 | 1:04 PM Back Bay station, Boston, MA | 1 change | |
| 2150 Acela | 4:50 AM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 6h54 | 11:44 AM South Station, Boston, MA | 0 changesdirect | |
| 2150 Acela | 4:50 AM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 6h43 | 11:33 AM Back Bay station, Boston, MA | 0 changesdirect | |
| 170 Northeast Regional | 5:05 AM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 7h59 | 1:04 PM Back Bay station, Boston, MA | 0 changesdirect | |
| 170 Northeast Regional | 5:05 AM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 8h06 | 1:11 PM South Station, Boston, MA | 0 changesdirect | |
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How far in advance should I book train tickets from Washington, DC to Boston, MA?
The best time to book your train from Washington, DC to Boston, MA is 91 days before departure. See how prices for trains change on the Washington, DC to Boston, MA route.
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Overview: Train from Washington, DC to Boston, MA
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Trains from Washington, DC to Boston, MA run on average 31 times per day, taking around 5h 42m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at 60S$ but you can travel from only 37S$ by coach.
There are 28 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 03:00, the last at 22:00. The fastest train covers the 634 km distance in 8h 2m.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Coach from 37S$
Distance 634 km |
Average train duration 5h 42m |
Cheapest ticket price 60S$ |
Trains per day 31 |
Direct trains 28 |
Fastest train 8h 2m |
First train 3:00 AM |
Last train 10:00 PM |
Cheapest Month Dec |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Mon |
Least Busy Day Wed |
Best time to book 28 days |
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Coach from 37S$
Train companies: Amtrak from Washington, DC to Boston, MA trainsAmtrak trains will get you between Washington, DC and Boston, MA from 37S$. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Amtrak
About
Amtrak is the main passenger train operator in the United States, providing medium- and long-distance intercity services across 46 states and three Canadian provinces. Operating over 300 trains daily and serving more than 500 destinations, Amtrak connects cities and regions nationwide through routes such as the high-speed Acela in the Northeast Corridor, the scenic Coast Starlight along the West Coast, and the Empire Builder linking Chicago to the Midwest and the Pacific Northwest. Other notable services include the Northeast Regional, Keystone Service, and the unique Auto Train, which allows passengers to bring their cars onboard. Amtrak offers a variety of classes to suit different budgets and travel needs, including Coach, Business, First Class, and Sleeper Class with options like Roomettes, Bedrooms, and Bedroom Suites for overnight journeys. Ticket types include Saver, Value, Flexible, Business, and Premium. Onboard amenities vary by service but may include comfortable seating, Wi-Fi, power outlets, dining options, and lounge access on select trains. Popular routes include Washington, D.C.–Boston, San Diego–San Luis Obispo, San Jose–Sacramento, and Chicago–Seattle.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
8h 2m
Cheapest Price
60S$
Amtrak frequency
7 a day
Luggage included
2 personal items and 2 carry-on bags included free
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, under seats, and designated luggage areas at end of cars
Cancellation Policy
Cancellation policies depend on ticket type and timing
Refund
Full refund if train is canceled by Amtrak
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Café car with snacks, beverages, and light meals. Long-distance trains have full-service dining cars
Seat reservation
Included in ticket price for Business and First Class. Optional fee for Coach Class
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible restrooms, Red Cap assistance service, accessible platforms and stations
Pets
Small pets under 20 pounds allowed for $26 fee. Must be in carrier. Service animals travel free
Quiet zone
FAQs: Washington, DC to Boston, MA train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Washington, DC to Boston, MA by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Boston, MA, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
Cheap train tickets from Washington, DC to Boston, MA can start from as little as 60S$ when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for Washington, DC to Boston, MA is 183S$; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.
The average journey time by train from Washington, DC to Boston, MA is 8h 2m to travel the 634 km long route. Journey times can vary on weekends and holidays, so use our Journey Planner to search for a specific date.
The earliest train from Washington, DC to Boston, MA leaves at 3:00 am. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.
The latest train from Washington, DC to Boston, MA leaves at 10:00 pm.
Yes, there are 28 direct trains a day from Washington, DC to Boston, MA with Amtrak, Amtrak. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer direct trains.
Yes, there are multiple high-speed train options for your journey from Washington, DC to Boston, MA. You can choose between Amtrak. Amtrak trains take around 6h 44m
When taking a train from Washington, DC to Boston, MA, you can count on Amtrak, Amtrak for the best way to get you to Boston, MA. You can also check all possible train companies who offer a service between Washington, DC and Boston, MA and compare the amenities they offer before buying a train ticket.
A trip to Boston, MA from Washington, DC is worth doing but not as a day trip with a journey time of 8h 2m each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.
The cheapest month for a train from Washington, DC to Boston, MA is December.
It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Washington, DC and Boston, MA including taking a train, coach and flight.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Washington, DC and Boston, MA
Washington
Boston
The major train station for departures in Washington is Union Station. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Union Station for your trip from Washington to Boston.
Union Station
Amenities at train station
WifiLockersParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityHotelTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalCar RentalInformation Deskinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Mon - Fri: 04:30 - 22:00
- Sat - Sun: 05:00 - 22:00
Distance to city center
2 kmWifi
- Free Wi-Fi in the station courtesy of Amtrak
Lockers
- Amtrak provides temporary luggage storage for $10 per bag for 24 hours for customers holding Amtrak tickets
Dining
- 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
Accessibility
- Elevators, escalators, wheelchair access. Accessible facilities including restrooms, parking, platforms, ticket office, waiting room
Hotel
- Hyatt Recency Washington On Capitol Hill
- Phoenix Park Hotel
- Kimpton George Hotel
Ticket Office
- Mon - Fri: 04:30 - 22:00
- Sat - Sun: 05:00 - 22:00
Information Desk
- Located on the train concourse of Level G near the Amtrak Waiting Area
Public transport options for Union Station
- 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
The major train station for arrivals in Boston is South Station. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at South Station for your journey to Boston from Washington.
South Station
Amenities at train station
WifiLockersParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCHotelLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalCar RentalInformation DeskLuggage Cartsinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- 5:00 AM - 11:00 PM Monday - Sunday
Number of platforms
13Wifi
- Free
Parking
- The car park is open 24/7. Access via Atlantic Avenue
Dining
- Legal Sea Foods
- Tavern in the Square
Taxis
- Outside the main entrance
Accessibility
- Elevators, restrooms
WC
- $0.50
Hotel
- InterContinental Boston
- The Langham, Boston
- Boston Harbor Hotel
Lost and Found Office
- Located in the main hall
Car Rental
- Avis
- Budget
- Enterprise
Information Desk
- Located in the main hall
Luggage Carts
- Free
Station Plan
- 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.
Public transport options for South Station
- Subway: Red Line
- Bus: Several lines available
- Commuter Rail: Multiple lines
Back Bay Station
Amenities at train station
WifiLockersParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCHotelLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalCar RentalInformation DeskLuggage Cartsinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- 5:00 AM - 1:00 AM Monday - Sunday
Distance to city center
1 kmNumber of platforms
5Wifi
- Free
Parking
- Parking is available nearby with several garages in the vicinity
Dining
- Sorellina
- Atlantic Fish Company
Taxis
- Outside the main entrance
Accessibility
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms
WC
- $0.50
Hotel
- Copley Square Hotel
- The Westin Copley Place
- Fairmont Copley Plaza
Lost and Found Office
- Located in the main hall
Car Rental
- Avis
- Enterprise
Information Desk
- Located in the main hall
Luggage Carts
- Free
Station Plan
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-3 for Amtrak and MBTA Commuter Rail
- Hall 2: Orange Line subway platforms
Public transport options for Back Bay Station
- Subway: Orange Line
- Bus: Several lines available
- Commuter Rail: Framingham/Worcester Line, Franklin Line, Needham Line, Providence/Stoughton Line
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