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Trip Overview

The average train between Washington Metro and Boston takes 8h 31m and the fastest train takes 7h 4m. There is a train service every few hours from Washington Metro 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.

8h 31m
Duration
457 mi
Distance
$302
Average price
Every 2 hours
Frequency

Washington Metro to Boston train times

Trains run every 2 hours between Washington Metro and Boston. The earliest departure is at 12:10 AM at night, and the last departure from Washington Metro is at 9:51 PM which arrives into Boston at 10:05 AM. All services require a transfer at Metro Center, Red Line Track 1 Platform and take an average of 8h 31m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrak8h 46m • 1 change
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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrak Acela7h 34m • 1 change
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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrak8h 30m • 1 change
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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrak Acela7h 28m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrak Acela11h 34m • 1 change
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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrak Acela7h 17m • 1 change
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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrak8h 31m • 1 change
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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrak Acela7h 14m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrak Acela9h 38m • 1 change
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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrak Acela7h 36m • 1 change
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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrak8h 19m • 1 change
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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrak8h 27m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrak11h 25m • 1 change
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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrak Acela7h 36m • 1 change
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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrak8h 27m • 1 change
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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrak8h 15m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrak Acela11h 34m • 1 change
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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrak Acela7h 17m • 1 change
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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrak8h 31m • 1 change
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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrak Acela7h 14m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrak Acela11h 34m • 1 change
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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrak Acela7h 17m • 1 change
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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrak8h 31m • 1 change
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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrak Acela7h 14m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, November 18, 2026

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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrak Acela11h 34m • 1 change
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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrak Acela7h 17m • 1 change
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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrak8h 31m • 1 change
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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrak Acela7h 14m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Washington Metro 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: 457 mi
  • Duration: 8h 31m

What companies run services between Washington Metro, DC, 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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