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Trip Overview

The average train between Boston College and Washington takes 8h 46m and the fastest train takes 7h 40m. The train service runs several times per day from Boston College to Washington. 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 46m
Duration
459 mi
Distance
$292
Average price
3 times a day
Frequency

Train (Amtrak)

best
  1. Take the train from Boston to Washington Union Stationtrain train Acela
8h 40m
$252–392

Boston College to Washington train times

Trains run 3 times a day between Boston College and Washington. The earliest departure is at 12:18 AM at night, and the last departure from Boston College is at 6:01 PM which arrives into Washington at 6:29 AM. All services require a transfer at Copley and take an average of 8h 46m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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    MBTAAmtrak Acela11h 41m • 1 change

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    MBTAAmtrak Acela7h 41m • 1 change

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    MBTAAmtrak Acela7h 40m • 1 change

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    MBTAAmtrak8h 45m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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    MBTAAmtrak Acela13h 12m • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Boston College to Washington? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

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  • Distance: 458.6 mi
  • Duration: 8h 46m

What companies run services between Boston College, MA, USA and Washington, DC, USA?

Amtrak Acela operates a train from Boston to Washington Union Station every 4 hours. Tickets cost $100–900 and the journey takes 6h 56m. Amtrak also services this route every 4 hours.

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