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Trip Overview

The average train between Gaithersburg and Boston takes 9h 5m and the fastest train takes 7h 37m. There is a train service every few hours from Gaithersburg 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.

9h 5m
Duration
475 mi
Distance
$302
Average price
Every 2 hours
Frequency

Train (Amtrak)

best
  1. Take the train from Washington Union Station to Bostontrain train Acela
8h 24m
$252–393

Gaithersburg to Boston train times

Trains run every 2 hours between Gaithersburg and Boston. The earliest departure is at 6:06 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Gaithersburg is at 11:31 PM which arrives into Boston at 11:44 AM. All services require a transfer at Union Station, Red Line Center Platform and take an average of 9h 5m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrak Acela7h 47m • 1 change

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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrak8h 45m • 1 change

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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrak9h 13m • 1 change

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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrak Acela8h 1m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrak Acela7h 50m • 1 change

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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrak9h 4m • 1 change

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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrak Acela7h 47m • 1 change

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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrak8h 45m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrak Acela7h 50m • 1 change

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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrak9h 4m • 1 change

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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrak Acela7h 47m • 1 change

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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrak8h 45m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, October 22, 2026

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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrak Acela7h 50m • 1 change

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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrak9h 4m • 1 change

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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrak Acela7h 47m • 1 change

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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrak8h 45m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, October 23, 2026

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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrak Acela7h 50m • 1 change

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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrak9h 4m • 1 change

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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrak Acela7h 47m • 1 change

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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrak8h 45m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Gaithersburg to Boston? 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: 474.8 mi
  • Duration: 9h 5m

What companies run services between Gaithersburg, MD, USA and Boston, MA, USA?

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.

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