Trains tickets from Washington, DC, US to Boston, MA, US

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TodayJul 31
from $303
TomorrowAug 1
from $162
SatAug 2
from $198
SunAug 3
from $181
MonAug 4
from $128
TueAug 5
from $128
WedAug 6
from $128
ThuAug 7
from $240

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  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest
    Departure time: August 1 at
    Departure city: Washington
    Departure location: Union Station
    Arrival time: August 2 at
    Destination city: Boston
    Destination location: Back Bay Station
    Operated by: Amtrak AcelaAmtrak Acela
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • This trip is recommended because it is: Fastest
    Departure time: August 1 at
    Departure city: Washington
    Departure location: Union Station
    Arrival time: August 2 at
    Destination city: Boston
    Destination location: Boston Route 128, MA
    Operated by: Amtrak AcelaAmtrak Acela
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: August 1 at
    Departure city: Washington
    Departure location: Union Station
    Arrival time: August 1 at
    Destination city: Boston
    Destination location: South Station (Train Terminal)
    Operated by: Amtrak AcelaAmtrak Acela
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: August 1 at
    Departure city: Washington
    Departure location: Union Station
    Arrival time: August 1 at
    Destination city: Boston
    Destination location: South Station (Train Terminal)
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: August 1 at
    Departure city: Washington
    Departure location: Union Station
    Arrival time: August 1 at
    Destination city: Boston
    Destination location: South Station (Train Terminal)
    Operated by: Amtrak AcelaAmtrak Acela
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:

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Compare 2 ways to go from Washington to Boston.

Bus
Average Price$42 - $229Average Duration11h 15m
16kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestMost eco-friendly
Train
Average Price$50 - $774Average Duration7h 56m
56kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
Fastest
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the bus from Washington to Boston

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Boston. The journey takes about 11 hours 15 minutes and with fares starting at just $42, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

45bus per day
11h 15mAverage Duration
$42Cheapest ticket
16kgCO₂ emissions

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

Please note, this information is subject to change.

Average ticket price$104
Average train trip duration7h 56m
Number of daily trains48
Earliest train departure4:54am
Distance383 miles (617 km)
Latest train departure10:00pm

Washington to Boston Train

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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
07/29
$173
07/30
$291
Today
$291
08/01
$155
08/02
$190
08/03
$173
08/04
$122
08/05
$122
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Washington, DC, US to Boston, MA, US was searched and found on Aug 4, 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 Washington, DC, US to Boston, MA, US, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $122 to $746 for a train ticket from Washington, DC, US to Boston, MA, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $122 which is on 2025-08-04.

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.

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Regional train? High-speed train? Whichever train to Boston 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.

With up to 30x less CO2 emissions for your train journey between Washington and Boston, the train is an ecological alternative to flights or personal cars.

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Did you know?

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.

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.

New York holds the record for the most platforms and track numbers in a single station. Grand Central Station in Manhattan is one of the largest rail terminals in the world with more than 44 platforms and 67 tracks to accommodate passengers.

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Train from Boston, MA, US to Washington, DC, US

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