How much is the train ticket from Boston to Washington?

The cheapest train tickets from Boston to Washington start from US$52. The average price for this train route is around US$130. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for a better chance to secure 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 55m, covering a distance of 628 km. The quickest train can get you there in 6h 24m and is operated by Amtrak Acela .

Which train operators serve the Boston to Washington route?

Several major train operators serve this route, with 58 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 05:00. 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 16 reviews.

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

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

Which train operator offers 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 4.7 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 US$49 | Refundable Tickets

Next available departures

Next departures from Boston to Washington on 30 April
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 37m	14:06	Union Station	Fastest
	05:05	Back Bay Station	6h 54m	11:59	Union Station	No tags
	06:15	Back Bay Station	7h 50m	14:05	Union Station	No tags
NextGen Acela + Amtrak	09:15	Back Bay Station	8h 32m	17:47	Union Station	No tags

Next departures from Boston to Washington on 1 May
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	10:26	Back Bay Station	8h 12m	18:38	Union Station	Cheapest
	07:29	Boston Route 128, MA	6h 37m	14:06	Union Station	Fastest
	05:05	Back Bay Station	6h 54m	11:59	Union Station	No tags
	06:15	Back Bay Station	7h 50m	14:05	Union Station	No tags
NextGen Acela + Amtrak	09:15	Back Bay Station	8h 32m	17:47	Union Station	No tags

Next departures from Boston to Washington on 2 May
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
18:51	Back Bay Station	11h 38m	06:29	Union Station	Cheapest
13:23	Boston Route 128, MA	6h 41m	20:04	Union Station	Fastest
06:10	Back Bay Station	6h 54m	13:04	Union Station	No tags
06:40	Back Bay Station	7h 49m	14:29	Union Station	No tags
06:10	Back Bay Station	6h 54m	13:04	Union Station	No tags

Next departures from Boston to Washington on 3 May
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
06:40	Back Bay Station	7h 49m	14:29	Union Station	Cheapest
17:39	Boston Route 128, MA	6h 28m	00:07	Union Station	Fastest
07:20	Back Bay Station	7h 3m	14:23	Union Station	No tags
08:45	Back Bay Station	7h 56m	16:41	Union Station	No tags
07:20	Back Bay Station	7h 3m	14:23	Union Station	No tags

Next departures from Boston to Washington on 4 May
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 37m	14:06	Union Station	Fastest
	05:05	Back Bay Station	6h 54m	11:59	Union Station	No tags
	06:15	Back Bay Station	7h 50m	14:05	Union Station	No tags
NextGen Acela + Amtrak	09:15	Back Bay Station	8h 32m	17:47	Union Station	No tags

Next departures from Boston to Washington on 5 May
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	09:26	Back Bay Station	7h 59m	17:25	Union Station	Cheapest
	07:29	Boston Route 128, MA	6h 37m	14:06	Union Station	Fastest
	05:05	Back Bay Station	6h 54m	11:59	Union Station	No tags
	06:15	Back Bay Station	7h 50m	14:05	Union Station	No tags
NextGen Acela + Amtrak	09:15	Back Bay Station	8h 32m	17:47	Union Station	No tags

Next departures from Boston to Washington on 6 May
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 37m	14:06	Union Station	Fastest
	05:05	Back Bay Station	6h 54m	11:59	Union Station	No tags
	06:15	Back Bay Station	7h 50m	14:05	Union Station	No tags
NextGen Acela + Amtrak	09:15	Back Bay Station	8h 32m	17:47	Union Station	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Today at 4:15 PM EDT.

Compare 2 ways to travel from Boston to Washington

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the Train stands out as a good way to reach Washington. The journey takes about 7 hours 55 minutes and with fares starting at just US$52, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

58train per day

7h 55mAverage duration

628 kmDistance

57kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average priceUS$25 - US$265	Average duration10h 45m	CO₂ emissions 16kg CO₂e
Train	Average priceUS$52 - US$720	Average duration7h 55m	CO₂ emissions 57kg 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
Visit page
B
North Station
100 Legends Way, Boston, MA 02114, USA
Visit page
C
South Station
700 Atlantic Ave, Boston, MA 02205, USA
Visit page

Washington, DC, US

A
Union Station
6 Union Station Dr NE, Washington, DC 20002, USA
Visit page

Train Companies

Amtrak

4.1/55 791 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.5

WiFi3.6

Amtrak Acela

4.5/516 reviews

Staff5.0

Timeliness4.7

Cleanliness4.3

WiFi4.0

US train companies: Amtrak, Amtrak Acela, Brightline

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 differ at the time of your trip.

How much is the train ticket from Boston to Washington?
The cheapest train tickets from Boston to Washington start from US$52. The average price for this train route is around US$130. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for a better chance to secure 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 55m, covering a distance of 628 km. The quickest train can get you there in 6h 24m and is operated by Amtrak Acela.
Which train operators serve the Boston to Washington route?
Several major train operators serve this route, with 58 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 05:00. 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 16 reviews.
Which train operator has the best Wi-Fi from Boston to Washington?
Based on reviews on Busbud, the train operator Amtrak Acela has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 4.0.
Which train operator offers 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 4.7 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

27/04

US$175

28/04

US$124

Today

US$173

30/04

US$277

01/05

US$232

02/05

US$175

03/05

US$293

04/05

US$173

The cheapest trip from Boston, MA, US to Washington, DC, US was searched and found on 28 Apr 2026 with a price of US$124

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 US$124 to US$997 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 US$173, which is on 2026-05-04.

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.