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 50m, 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 69. 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 North Station and arrive at Union Station.

What are the best sights and things to do in Washington?

Once in Washington, you can explore 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 $49 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures for Boston to Washington on December 1
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
6:51pm	Back Bay Station	12h 3m	6:54am	Union Station	Cheapest
4:26pm	Boston Route 128, MA	6h 50m	11:16pm	Union Station	Fastest
2:01pm	Back Bay Station	7h 1m	9:02pm	Union Station	No tags
3:21pm	Back Bay Station	7h 46m	11:07pm	Union Station	No tags
2:01pm	Back Bay Station	7h 1m	9:02pm	Union Station	No tags

Next departures for Boston to Washington on December 2
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	6:51pm	Back Bay Station	12h 3m	6:54am	Union Station	Cheapest
	7:29am	Boston Route 128, MA	6h 24m	1:53pm	Union Station	Fastest
	5:10am	Back Bay Station	6h 41m	11:51am	Union Station	No tags
	6:15am	Back Bay Station	7h 50m	2:05pm	Union Station	No tags
Amtrak Acela + Amtrak	9:15am	Back Bay Station	8h 32m	5:47pm	Union Station	No tags

Next departures for Boston to Washington on December 3
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	11:46am	Back Bay Station	7h 42m	7:28pm	Union Station	Cheapest
	7:29am	Boston Route 128, MA	6h 24m	1:53pm	Union Station	Fastest
	5:10am	Back Bay Station	6h 41m	11:51am	Union Station	No tags
	6:15am	Back Bay Station	7h 50m	2:05pm	Union Station	No tags
Amtrak Acela + Amtrak	9:15am	Back Bay Station	8h 32m	5:47pm	Union Station	No tags

Next departures for Boston to Washington on December 4
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	12:57pm	Back Bay Station	17h 57m	6:54am	Union Station	Cheapest
	7:29am	Boston Route 128, MA	6h 24m	1:53pm	Union Station	Fastest
	5:10am	Back Bay Station	6h 41m	11:51am	Union Station	No tags
	6:15am	Back Bay Station	7h 50m	2:05pm	Union Station	No tags
Amtrak Acela + Amtrak	9:15am	Back Bay Station	8h 32m	5:47pm	Union Station	No tags

Next departures for Boston to Washington on December 5
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	5:35pm	Back Bay Station	9h 25m	3:00am	Union Station	Cheapest
	7:29am	Boston Route 128, MA	6h 24m	1:53pm	Union Station	Fastest
	5:10am	Back Bay Station	6h 41m	11:51am	Union Station	No tags
	6:15am	Back Bay Station	7h 50m	2:05pm	Union Station	No tags
Amtrak Acela + Amtrak	9:15am	Back Bay Station	8h 32m	5:47pm	Union Station	No tags

Next departures for Boston to Washington on December 6
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
7:01pm	Boston Route 128, MA	15h 13m	10:14am	Union Station	Cheapest
11:19am	Boston Route 128, MA	6h 32m	5:51pm	Union Station	Fastest
6:10am	Back Bay Station	6h 48m	12:58pm	Union Station	No tags
6:40am	Back Bay Station	7h 45m	2:25pm	Union Station	No tags
6:10am	Back Bay Station	6h 48m	12:58pm	Union Station	No tags

Next departures for Boston to Washington on December 7
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
4:45pm	Back Bay Station	7h 56m	12:41am	Union Station	Cheapest
5:39pm	Boston Route 128, MA	6h 24m	12:03am	Union Station	Fastest
6:40am	Back Bay Station	7h 45m	2:25pm	Union Station	No tags
7:20am	Back Bay Station	6h 59m	2:19pm	Union Station	No tags
6:40am	Back Bay Station	7h 45m	2:25pm	Union Station	No tags

Next departures for Boston to Washington on December 8
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	11:46am	Back Bay Station	7h 42m	7:28pm	Union Station	Cheapest
	7:29am	Boston Route 128, MA	6h 24m	1:53pm	Union Station	Fastest
	5:10am	Back Bay Station	6h 41m	11:51am	Union Station	No tags
	6:15am	Back Bay Station	7h 50m	2:05pm	Union Station	No tags
Amtrak Acela + Amtrak	9:15am	Back Bay Station	8h 32m	5:47pm	Union Station	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from Boston to Washington

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Washington. The journey takes about 10 hours 50 minutes and with fares starting at just $40, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

48bus per day

10h 50mAverage Duration

392 milesDistance

16kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$40 - $200	Average Duration10h 50m	CO₂ emissions 16kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$52 - $743	Average Duration7h 50m	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

4/55,618 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

Amtrak Acela

4.5/514 reviews

Staff5

Timeliness4.6

Cleanliness4.3

Wifi4

Train and bus companies in US:Amtrak, Trenitalia, Renfe, VIA Rail Canada, Amtrak Acela, NS Nederlandse Spoorwegen, Iryo

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

How much does a train ticket from Boston to Washington cost?
How long is the train trip from Boston to Washington?
How many daily trains are there between Boston and Washington?
Which train companies travel from Boston to Washington?
What are the departure and arrival stations for a train from Boston to Washington?
What are the best sights and things to do in Washington?

Find cheapest prices for trains

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

Best price found

11/29

$291

11/30

$446

Today

$173

12/02

$122

12/03

$87

12/04

$178

12/05

$222

12/06

$198

The cheapest trip from Boston, MA, US to Washington, DC, US was searched and found on Dec 3, 2025 with a price of $87

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 $87 to $995 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 $87 which is on 2025-12-03.

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.