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Trip Overview

The average train between Washington and Boston College takes 8h 36m and the fastest train takes 7h 27m. The train service runs several times per day 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 36m
Duration
460 mi
Distance
$297
Average price
Every 3 hours
Frequency

Train (Amtrak)

best
  1. Take the train from Washington Union Station to Bostontrain train Acela
7h 44m
$253–387

Washington to Boston College train times

Trains run every 3 hours 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 36m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

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    Amtrak AcelaMBTA7h 27m • 1 change

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    AmtrakMBTA8h 43m • 1 change

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    Amtrak AcelaMBTA7h 48m • 1 change

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    AmtrakMBTA8h 58m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

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    Amtrak AcelaMBTA7h 27m • 1 change

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    AmtrakMBTA8h 43m • 1 change

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    Amtrak AcelaMBTA7h 48m • 1 change

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    AmtrakMBTA8h 58m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

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    Arrives next day

    Amtrak AcelaMBTA12h 29m • 1 change

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    Arrives next day

    AmtrakMBTA12h 39m • 1 change

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

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    Amtrak AcelaMBTA7h 27m • 1 change

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    AmtrakMBTA8h 43m • 1 change

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    Amtrak AcelaMBTA7h 48m • 1 change

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    AmtrakMBTA8h 58m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

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    Amtrak AcelaMBTA7h 27m • 1 change

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    AmtrakMBTA8h 43m • 1 change

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    Amtrak AcelaMBTA7h 48m • 1 change

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    AmtrakMBTA8h 58m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

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    Amtrak AcelaMBTA7h 27m • 1 change

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    AmtrakMBTA8h 43m • 1 change

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    Amtrak AcelaMBTA7h 48m • 1 change

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    AmtrakMBTA8h 58m • 1 change
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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 36m

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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