The average train between Washington and Boston University takes 8h 2m and the fastest train takes 6h 58m. The train service runs several times per day from Washington to Boston University. 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 every 4 hours between Washington and Boston University. 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 University at 9:40 AM. All services require a transfer at Boston and take an average of 8h 2m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Washington to Boston University. However, there are services departing from Washington station and arriving at Boston University station via Boston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 2m.
Washington to Boston University train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Washington Union Station.
Washington to Boston University train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Boston station.
The distance between Washington and Boston University is 630.8 km. The road distance is 734 km.
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.