Boston University to Washington Trains

Boston University to Washington trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Boston University and Washington takes 8h 17m and the fastest train takes 7h 5m. There is a train service every few hours 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 17m
Duration: 455 mi
Distance: $132
Average price: Every 2 hours
Frequency

Train (Amtrak)

best

Take the train from Boston to Washington Union Stationtrain Acela

8h 6m

$112–272

Boston University to Washington train times

Trains run every 2 hours between Boston University and Washington. The earliest departure is at 12:37 AM at night, and the last departure from Boston University is at 6:36 PM which arrives into Washington at 6:54 AM. All services require a transfer at Boston University East and take an average of 8h 17m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

6:36 PM → 6:29 AM
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11h 53m • 1 change

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

7:02 AM → 2:24 PM
7h 22m • 1 change
8:58 AM → 4:22 PM
7h 24m • 1 change
9:28 AM → 5:29 PM
8h 1m • 1 change
11:01 AM → 6:24 PM
7h 23m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

12:39 AM → 11:59 AM
11h 20m • 1 change
6:50 AM → 1:56 PM
7h 6m • 1 change
8:51 AM → 3:56 PM
7h 5m • 1 change
9:11 AM → 5:25 PM
8h 14m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

12:37 AM → 11:59 AM
11h 22m • 1 change
6:42 AM → 1:56 PM
7h 14m • 1 change
8:44 AM → 3:56 PM
7h 12m • 1 change
9:08 AM → 5:25 PM
8h 17m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

12:43 AM → 11:59 AM
11h 16m • 1 change
6:42 AM → 1:56 PM
7h 14m • 1 change
8:44 AM → 3:56 PM
7h 12m • 1 change
9:08 AM → 5:25 PM
8h 17m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

12:43 AM → 11:59 AM
11h 16m • 1 change
6:42 AM → 1:56 PM
7h 14m • 1 change
8:44 AM → 3:56 PM
7h 12m • 1 change
9:08 AM → 5:25 PM
8h 17m • 1 change
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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.

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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Boston University to Washington train times

Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

6:36 PM → 6:29 AMArrives next day

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

7:02 AM → 2:24 PM

8:58 AM → 4:22 PM

9:28 AM → 5:29 PM

11:01 AM → 6:24 PM

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

12:39 AM → 11:59 AM

6:50 AM → 1:56 PM

8:51 AM → 3:56 PM

9:11 AM → 5:25 PM

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

12:37 AM → 11:59 AM

6:42 AM → 1:56 PM

8:44 AM → 3:56 PM

9:08 AM → 5:25 PM

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

12:43 AM → 11:59 AM

6:42 AM → 1:56 PM

8:44 AM → 3:56 PM

9:08 AM → 5:25 PM

Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

12:43 AM → 11:59 AM

6:42 AM → 1:56 PM

8:44 AM → 3:56 PM

9:08 AM → 5:25 PM

Frequently asked questions

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

Train from Boston to Washington Union Station

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Train trips from Boston University

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6:36 PM → 6:29 AM
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