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Trip Overview

The average train between Boston University and Washington takes 8h 27m and the fastest train takes 7h 12m. The train service runs several times per day from Boston University 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 27m
Duration
455 mi
Distance
$292
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train (Amtrak)

best
  1. Take the train from Boston to Washington Union Stationtrain train Acela
8h 6m
$252–392

Boston University to Washington train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Boston University and Washington. The earliest departure is at 12:43 AM at night, and the last departure from Boston University is at 6:30 PM which arrives into Washington at 6:54 AM. All services require a transfer at Boston University East and take an average of 8h 27m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

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    MBTAAmtrak8h 3m • 1 change

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    MBTAAmtrak Acela7h 16m • 1 change

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    MBTAAmtrak8h 24m • 1 change

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    MBTAAmtrak Acela7h 18m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

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    MBTAAmtrak Acela11h 16m • 1 change

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    MBTAAmtrak Acela7h 14m • 1 change

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    MBTAAmtrak Acela7h 12m • 1 change

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    MBTAAmtrak8h 17m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

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    MBTAAmtrak Acela11h 16m • 1 change

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    MBTAAmtrak Acela7h 14m • 1 change

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    MBTAAmtrak Acela7h 12m • 1 change

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    MBTAAmtrak8h 17m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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    MBTAAmtrak Acela11h 16m • 1 change

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    MBTAAmtrak Acela7h 14m • 1 change

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    MBTAAmtrak Acela7h 12m • 1 change

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    MBTAAmtrak8h 17m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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    MBTAAmtrak Acela11h 16m • 1 change

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    MBTAAmtrak Acela7h 14m • 1 change

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    MBTAAmtrak Acela7h 12m • 1 change

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    MBTAAmtrak8h 17m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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    MBTAAmtrak Acela12h 47m • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Boston University 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: 454.6 mi
  • Duration: 8h 27m

What companies run services between Boston University, 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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