How much is the train ticket from Boston to Washington?

The cheapest train tickets from Boston to Washington start from $52. The average price for this train route is around $128. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

How long is the train journey from Boston to Washington?

The average train ride duration from Boston to Washington is 7h 48m, covering a distance of 391 miles (631 km). The quickest train can get you there in 6h 24m and is operated by Amtrak Acela .

Which train operators service the Boston to Washington route?

Several major train operators operate on this route with 64 trains available per day, including services from Amtrak , Amtrak Acela .

What is the earliest and latest departure time for the train from Boston to Washington?

The earliest train departs from Boston to Washington at 5:05am. And the latest train departs at 7:01pm.

What 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?

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

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

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most timely 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 $49 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures for Boston to Washington on December 23
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
5:35pm	Back Bay Station	9h 25m	3:00am	Union Station	Cheapest
5:46pm	Boston Route 128, MA	9h 14m	3:00am	Union Station	Fastest
6:51pm	Back Bay Station	12h 3m	6:54am	Union Station	No tags
6:51pm	Back Bay Station	12h 3m	6:54am	Union Station	No tags
5:35pm	Back Bay Station	9h 25m	3:00am	Union Station	No tags

Next departures for Boston to Washington on December 24
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	4:17pm	Back Bay Station	6h 59m	11:16pm	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 25
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
11:45am	Back Bay Station	7h 47m	7:32pm	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 26
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	5:10am	Back Bay Station	6h 41m	11:51am	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 27
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
3:16pm	Back Bay Station	8h 20m	11:36pm	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 28
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
6:51pm	Back Bay Station	12h 3m	6:54am	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 29
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	2:01pm	Back Bay Station	7h 1m	9:02pm	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

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 5:43 PM EST.

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 $42, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

56bus per day

10h 50mAverage Duration

381 milesDistance

15kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$42 - $234	Average Duration10h 50m	CO₂ emissions 15kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$52 - $1,066	Average Duration7h 48m	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
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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

4/55,668 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

Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary 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 $52. The average price for this train route is around $128. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Boston to Washington?
The average train ride duration from Boston to Washington is 7h 48m, covering a distance of 391 miles (631 km). The quickest train can get you there in 6h 24m and is operated by Amtrak Acela.
Which train operators service the Boston to Washington route?
Several major train operators operate on this route with 64 trains available per day, including services from Amtrak, Amtrak Acela.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the train from Boston to Washington?
The earliest train departs from Boston to Washington at 5:05am. And the latest train departs at 7:01pm.
What 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?
Based on reviews on Busbud, the train operator Amtrak Acela has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 4.0.
Which train operator has the most timely service from Boston to Washington?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most timely 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

12/21

$124

12/22

$230

Today

$222

12/24

$155

12/25

$122

12/26

$124

12/27

$291

12/28

$291

The cheapest trip from Boston, MA, US to Washington, DC, US was searched and found on Dec 25, 2025 with a price of $122

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 $122 to $791 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 $122 which is on 2025-12-25.

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.