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

The average train ticket price from Boston to Washington is $128. 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 55m, 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 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.

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 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.

Train Boston to Washington from $47 | Refundable Tickets

Compare 2 ways to go from Boston to Washington.

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$10 - $239	Average Duration10h 35m	CO₂ emissions 16kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars	CheapestMost eco-friendly
Train	Average Price$50 - $631	Average Duration7h 55m	CO₂ emissions 56kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars	Fastest

Busbud recommends taking the bus from Boston to Washington

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Washington. The journey takes about 10 hours 35 minutes and with fares starting at just $10, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

42bus per day

10h 35mAverage Duration

$10Cheapest ticket

16kgCO₂ emissions

Train Boston, MA, US to Washington, DC, US: Trip Overview

Please note, this information is subject to change.

Average ticket price$128

Average train trip duration7h 55m

Number of daily trains57

Earliest train departure5:05am

Distance383 miles (617 km)

Latest train departure7:11pm

Train Companies

Amtrak

4/55,406 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

Based on 5406 reviews, the company was rated 4.1 stars on Busbud. Travelers were especially satisfied with the seats and the ticket access but often complained with the wifi. Amtrak ticket prices on this trip start at $50

FlixBus Boston Washington recent customer reviews

It was horrible, the bus driver was reckless and was speeding in a working construction zone, over 20 miles above the speed limit. The driver would constantly swerve through lanes. Overall the bus ride was horrible, would not recommend to anyone.

Lila S.

November 3, 2024

The trip was delayed by 2 hours. Connection wasn't possible. The trip that we change it for took 1 hour longer than expected and was also delayed. The connection was 3 hours long in a parking lot, no restrooms, no services. Bad experience.

Diego B.

December 27, 2023

The bus from New York to Washington was very dirty and unkempt. That made the ride uncomfortable. The staff were great and the ride itself was okay.

Adanna A.

January 30, 2020

Amtrak Acela

4.5/514 reviews

Staff5

Timeliness4.6

Cleanliness4.3

Wifi4

Train and bus companies in US:Amtrak, Brightline

Boston to Washington Train

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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 for your trip Boston, MA, US - Washington, DC, US

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Find cheapest prices for trains

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

Best price found

08/18

$275

08/19

$171

Today

$155

08/21

$190

08/22

$234

08/23

$230

08/24

$292

08/25

$99

The cheapest trip from Boston, MA, US to Washington, DC, US was searched and found on Aug 25, 2025 with a price of $99

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 $99 to $944 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 $99 which is on 2025-08-25.

Usually Amtrak, 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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