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Trip Overview

The average train between Ballston and Boston takes 8h 35m and the fastest train takes 7h 10m. There is a train service every few hours from Ballston to Boston. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

8h 35m
Duration
461 mi
Distance
$354
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train (Amtrak)

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  1. Take the train from Washington Union Station to Bostontrain train Acela
8h 3m
$63–905

Ballston to Boston train times

Trains run hourly between Ballston and Boston. The earliest departure is at 1:39 AM at night, and the last departure from Ballston is at 11:39 PM which arrives into Boston at 11:44 AM. All services require a transfer at Metro Center, Red Line Track 1 Platform and take an average of 8h 35m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 460.8 mi
  • Duration: 8h 35m

What companies run services between Ballston, VA, USA and Boston, MA, USA?

Amtrak Acela operates a train from Washington Union Station to Boston every 4 hours. Tickets cost $100–900 and the journey takes 6h 57m. Amtrak Northeast Regional also services this route every 3 hours.

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