The average train between Boston and Germantown takes 8h 28m and the fastest train takes 7h 48m. The train service runs several times per day from Boston to Germantown. 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 4 times a day between Boston and Germantown. The earliest departure is at 5:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Boston is at 11:40 AM which arrives into Germantown at 8:04 PM. All services require a transfer at Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station and take an average of 8h 28m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Boston to Germantown. However, there are services departing from Boston station and arriving at Germantown station via Washington Union Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 28m.
Boston to Germantown train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, depart from Boston station.
Boston to Germantown train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, arrive at Washington Union Station.
The distance between Boston and Germantown is 631.5 km. The road distance is 781 km.
Amtrak Acela operates a train from Boston to Washington Union Station every 4 hours. Tickets cost $100–900 and the journey takes 7h 1m. Amtrak also services this route every 4 hours.