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Train Boston to Washington: Trip Overview
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Boston to Washington Trains
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Information on this train trip
Daily Trains | 57 |
Earliest and Latest Train Departures | 5:05AM - 8:11PM |
Minimum Price | $80 |
Average Ticket Price | $129 |
Minimum Trip Duration | 6h20m |
Average Train Trip Duration | 7h50m |
Distance | 383 miles (617 km) |
Train Companies on This Route | Amtrak |
Where are the popular train stations and stops in Boston and Washington?
700 Atlantic Ave, Boston, MA 02205, USA
South Station145 Dartmouth St, Boston, MA 02116, USA
Back Bay Station100 Legends Way, Boston, MA 02114, USA
North StationFrequently asked questions for your trip Boston - Washington
The average train ticket price from Boston to Washington is $129. 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!
A train trip between Boston and Washington is around 7h 50m, although the fastest train will take about 6h 20m. This is the time it takes to travel the 394 miles that separates the two cities.
The number of trains from Boston to Washington can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 57. 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.
When taking the train from Boston to Washington, you can travel comfortably and safely with Amtrak.
Trains traveling between Boston and Washington leave from South Station or Back Bay Station and arrive at Union Station.
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.
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Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Boston to Washington, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from $40 to $456 for a train ticket from Boston to Washington based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $80 which is on 2024-03-20.
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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Train Travel Tips
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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?
The longest train journey in the world is between Europe and Asia. This long journey starts from Porto in Portugal and crosses the whole European continent to reach Hanoi in Vietnam in 12 days while traveling more than 17,000 km.
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.
Some trains in Sweden can recover more than a fifth of the energy they use by braking. This is especially true with ore trains as they descend from Narvik to Kiruna.
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