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

The cheapest train tickets from Boston to Washington start from £40. The average price for this train route is around £100. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.

How long is the train journey from Boston to Washington?

The average train journey time from Boston to Washington is 7h 49m, covering a distance of 392 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 6h 24m and is operated by Amtrak Acela .

Which train operators serve the Boston to Washington route?

Several major train operators run on this route with 66 trains available per day, including services from Amtrak , Amtrak Acela .

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Boston to Washington?

The earliest train from Boston to Washington departs at 05:05. And the latest train departs at 19:01.

Which is the best train operator from Boston to Washington?

According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated train operator on this route is Amtrak Acela , with an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars based on 14 reviews.

Which train operator has the best Wi-Fi from Boston to Washington?

According to reviews on Busbud, the train operator Amtrak Acela has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 4.0.

Which train operator has the most punctual service from Boston to Washington?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual train operator on this route is Amtrak Acela , with a punctuality rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars.

Which train operator has the cleanest trains from Boston to Washington?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the train operator with the cleanest trains on this route is Amtrak , with a cleanliness rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars.

Train Boston to Washington from £38 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures from Boston to Washington on 12 December
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	17:35	Back Bay Station	9h 25m	03:00	Union Station	Cheapest
	07:29	Boston Route 128, MA	6h 24m	13:53	Union Station	Fastest
	05:10	Back Bay Station	6h 41m	11:51	Union Station	No tags
	06:15	Back Bay Station	7h 50m	14:05	Union Station	No tags
Amtrak Acela + Amtrak	09:15	Back Bay Station	8h 32m	17:47	Union Station	No tags

Next departures from Boston to Washington on 13 December
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
13:45	Back Bay Station	7h 52m	21:37	Union Station	Cheapest
11:19	Boston Route 128, MA	6h 32m	17:51	Union Station	Fastest
06:10	Back Bay Station	6h 48m	12:58	Union Station	No tags
06:40	Back Bay Station	7h 45m	14:25	Union Station	No tags
06:10	Back Bay Station	6h 48m	12:58	Union Station	No tags

Next departures from Boston to Washington on 14 December
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
15:16	Back Bay Station	8h 20m	23:36	Union Station	Cheapest
17:39	Boston Route 128, MA	6h 24m	00:03	Union Station	Fastest
06:40	Back Bay Station	7h 45m	14:25	Union Station	No tags
07:20	Back Bay Station	6h 59m	14:19	Union Station	No tags
06:40	Back Bay Station	7h 45m	14:25	Union Station	No tags

Next departures from Boston to Washington on 15 December
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	11:46	Back Bay Station	7h 42m	19:28	Union Station	Cheapest
	07:29	Boston Route 128, MA	6h 24m	13:53	Union Station	Fastest
	05:10	Back Bay Station	6h 41m	11:51	Union Station	No tags
	06:15	Back Bay Station	7h 50m	14:05	Union Station	No tags
Amtrak Acela + Amtrak	09:15	Back Bay Station	8h 32m	17:47	Union Station	No tags

Next departures from Boston to Washington on 16 December
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	06:15	Back Bay Station	7h 50m	14:05	Union Station	Cheapest
	07:29	Boston Route 128, MA	6h 24m	13:53	Union Station	Fastest
	05:10	Back Bay Station	6h 41m	11:51	Union Station	No tags
	06:15	Back Bay Station	7h 50m	14:05	Union Station	No tags
Amtrak Acela + Amtrak	09:15	Back Bay Station	8h 32m	17:47	Union Station	No tags

Next departures from Boston to Washington on 17 December
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	17:35	Back Bay Station	9h 25m	03:00	Union Station	Cheapest
	07:29	Boston Route 128, MA	6h 24m	13:53	Union Station	Fastest
	05:10	Back Bay Station	6h 41m	11:51	Union Station	No tags
	06:15	Back Bay Station	7h 50m	14:05	Union Station	No tags
Amtrak Acela + Amtrak	09:15	Back Bay Station	8h 32m	17:47	Union Station	No tags

Next departures from Boston to Washington on 18 December
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	12:57	Back Bay Station	17h 57m	06:54	Union Station	Cheapest
	07:29	Boston Route 128, MA	6h 24m	13:53	Union Station	Fastest
	05:10	Back Bay Station	6h 41m	11:51	Union Station	No tags
	06:15	Back Bay Station	7h 50m	14:05	Union Station	No tags
Amtrak Acela + Amtrak	09:15	Back Bay Station	8h 32m	17:47	Union Station	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to travel from Boston to Washington

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Washington. The journey takes about 10 hours 45 minutes and with fares starting at just £34, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

53bus per day

10h 45mAverage duration

392 milesDistance

16kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average price£34 - £171	Average duration10h 45m	CO₂ emissions 16kg CO₂e
Train	Average price£40 - £595	Average duration7h 49m	CO₂ emissions 58kg CO₂e

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

Boston, MA, US

A
Back Bay Station
145 Dartmouth St, Boston, MA 02116, USA
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B
North Station
100 Legends Way, Boston, MA 02114, USA
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C
South Station
700 Atlantic Ave, Boston, MA 02205, USA
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Washington, DC, US

A
Union Station
6 Union Station Dr NE, Washington, DC 20002, USA
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Train Companies

Amtrak

4/55,636 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

WiFi3.6

Amtrak Acela

4.5/514 reviews

Staff5

Timeliness4.6

Cleanliness4.3

WiFi4

US train companies: Amtrak, Trenitalia, Renfe, VIA Rail Canada, Amtrak Acela, NS Nederlandse Spoorwegen, Iryo

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Boston, MA, US to Washington, DC, US by train

Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your journey.

How much does a train ticket cost from Boston to Washington?
The cheapest train tickets from Boston to Washington start from £40. The average price for this train route is around £100. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Boston to Washington?
The average train journey time from Boston to Washington is 7h 49m, covering a distance of 392 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 6h 24m and is operated by Amtrak Acela.
Which train operators serve the Boston to Washington route?
Several major train operators run on this route with 66 trains available per day, including services from Amtrak, Amtrak Acela.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Boston to Washington?
The earliest train from Boston to Washington departs at 05:05. And the latest train departs at 19:01.
Which is the best train operator from Boston to Washington?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated train operator on this route is Amtrak Acela, with an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars based on 14 reviews.
Which train operator has the best Wi-Fi from Boston to Washington?
According to reviews on Busbud, the train operator Amtrak Acela has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 4.0.
Which train operator has the most punctual service from Boston to Washington?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual train operator on this route is Amtrak Acela, with a punctuality rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars.
Which train operator has the cleanest trains from Boston to Washington?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the train operator with the cleanest trains on this route is Amtrak, with a cleanliness rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars.

Find cheapest prices for trains

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

Best price found

09/12

£98

10/12

£170

Today

£177

12/12

£211

13/12

£177

14/12

£223

15/12

£94

16/12

£94

The cheapest trip from Boston, MA, US to Washington, DC, US was searched and found on 15 Dec 2025 with a price of £94

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 £94 to £723 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 £94, which is on 2025-12-15.

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.