The average train between Ballston and Boston takes 9h 4m and the fastest train takes 7h 23m. The train service runs several times per day 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.
Trains run every 2 hours between Ballston and Boston. The earliest departure is at 1:38 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 Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platform and take an average of 9h 4m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Ballston to Boston. However, there are services departing from Ballston station and arriving at Boston station via Boston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 4m.
Ballston to Boston train services, operated by Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, depart from Washington Union Station.
Ballston to Boston train services, operated by Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, arrive at Boston station.
The distance between Ballston and Boston is 640.3 km. The road distance is 744 km.
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 also services this route every 3 hours.