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Trip Overview

The average train between Washington and Malden takes 8h 18m and the fastest train takes 7h 9m. There is a train service every few hours from Washington to Malden. 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 18m
Duration
461 mi
Distance
$150
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train (Amtrak)

best
  1. Take the train from Washington Union Station to Bostontrain train Acela
7h 8m
$128–320

Washington to Malden train times

Trains run hourly between Washington and Malden. The earliest departure is at 4:50 AM at night, and the last departure from Washington is at 10:00 PM which arrives into Malden at 10:23 AM. All services require a transfer at Boston and take an average of 8h 18m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    Arrives next day

    Amtrak AcelaMBTA7h 49m • 1 change

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    Arrives next day

    AmtrakMBTA12h 23m • 1 change

Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    Amtrak AcelaMBTA7h 9m • 1 change

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    AmtrakMBTA8h 24m • 1 change

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    Amtrak AcelaMBTA7h 28m • 1 change

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    AmtrakMBTA8h 34m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    Amtrak AcelaMBTA7h 9m • 1 change

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    AmtrakMBTA8h 24m • 1 change

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    Amtrak AcelaMBTA7h 28m • 1 change

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    AmtrakMBTA8h 34m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

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    Amtrak AcelaMBTA7h 12m • 1 change

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    AmtrakMBTA8h 35m • 1 change

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    Amtrak AcelaMBTA8h 4m • 1 change

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    Amtrak AcelaMBTA7h 44m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

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    AmtrakMBTA8h 35m • 1 change

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    Amtrak AcelaMBTA8h 1m • 1 change

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    Amtrak AcelaMBTA7h 46m • 1 change

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    AmtrakMBTA8h 29m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Washington to Malden? 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: 460.7 mi
  • Duration: 8h 18m

What companies run services between Washington, DC, USA and Malden, 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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