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Trip Overview

The average train between Washington and Boston College takes 8h 40m and the fastest train takes 7h 27m. There is a train service every few hours from Washington to Boston College. 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 40m
Duration
460 mi
Distance
$135
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train (Amtrak)

best
  1. Take the train from Washington Union Station to Bostontrain train Acela
7h 44m
$115–267

Washington to Boston College train times

Trains run hourly between Washington and Boston College. The earliest departure is at 4:50 AM at night, and the last departure from Washington is at 10:00 PM which arrives into Boston College at 10:39 AM. All services require a transfer at Boston and take an average of 8h 40m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, October 8, 2026

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    Arrives next day

    Amtrak AcelaMBTA8h 4m • 1 change

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    Arrives next day

    AmtrakMBTA12h 39m • 1 change

Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

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    Amtrak AcelaMBTA7h 27m • 1 change

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    AmtrakMBTA8h 43m • 1 change

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    Amtrak AcelaMBTA7h 53m • 1 change

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    AmtrakMBTA8h 58m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    Amtrak AcelaMBTA7h 32m • 1 change

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    Amtrak AcelaMBTA7h 40m • 1 change

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    Amtrak AcelaMBTA8h 10m • 1 change

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    AmtrakMBTA8h 45m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    AmtrakMBTA8h 55m • 1 change

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    Amtrak AcelaMBTA8h 19m • 1 change

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    Amtrak AcelaMBTA8h 4m • 1 change

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    AmtrakMBTA8h 51m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Amtrak AcelaMBTA7h 32m • 1 change

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    AmtrakMBTA8h 45m • 1 change

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    Amtrak AcelaMBTA7h 55m • 1 change

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    AmtrakMBTA8h 58m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Amtrak AcelaMBTA7h 27m • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Washington to Boston College? 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: 460 mi
  • Duration: 8h 40m

What companies run services between Washington, DC, USA and Boston College, 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 46m. Amtrak also services this route every 3 hours.

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