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Boston → Washington DC

Lowest Price
$173
Highest Price
$558
Daily Trains
48

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Schedule

2026-04-22
DepartsArrivesDurationServicePriceTransfers
9:55am
South Station
5:05pm
Union Station
7h 10m
Amtrak Acela
#2153
$558Direct
10:01am
Back Bay Station - 145 Dartmouth St
5:05pm
Union Station
7h 4m
Amtrak Acela
#2153
$445Direct
10:10am
South Station
6:05pm
Union Station
7h 55m
Amtrak Northeast Regional
#95
$448Direct
10:10am
South Station
6:53pm
110 Callahan Dr
8h 43m
Amtrak Northeast Regional
#95
$449Direct
10:15am
Back Bay Station - 145 Dartmouth St
6:05pm
Union Station
7h 50m
Amtrak Northeast Regional
#95
$448Direct
10:15am
Back Bay Station - 145 Dartmouth St
6:53pm
110 Callahan Dr
8h 38m
Amtrak Northeast Regional
#95
$449Direct
11:15am
South Station
6:06pm
Union Station
6h 51m
Amtrak Acela
#2155
$558Direct
11:20am
Back Bay Station - 145 Dartmouth St
6:06pm
Union Station
6h 46m
Amtrak Acela
#2155
$558Direct
12:12pm
South Station
8:35pm
Union Station
8h 23m
Amtrak Northeast Regional
#171
$360Direct
12:12pm
South Station
9:20pm
110 Callahan Dr
9h 8m
Amtrak Northeast Regional
#171
$361Direct
12:12pm
South Station
10:24pm
Union Station
10h 12m
AMT
#171:97
$4081 stop
12:12pm
South Station
11:41pm
110 Callahan Dr
11h 29m
AMT
#171:97
$3831 stop
12:12pm
South Station
10:46pm
110 Callahan Dr
10h 34m
AMT
#171:19
$4511 stop
12:18pm
Back Bay Station - 145 Dartmouth St
8:35pm
Union Station
8h 17m
Amtrak Northeast Regional
#171
$448Direct
12:18pm
Back Bay Station - 145 Dartmouth St
10:24pm
Union Station
10h 6m
AMT
#171:97
$4631 stop
12:18pm
Back Bay Station - 145 Dartmouth St
9:20pm
110 Callahan Dr
9h 2m
Amtrak Northeast Regional
#171
$449Direct
12:18pm
Back Bay Station - 145 Dartmouth St
10:46pm
110 Callahan Dr
10h 28m
AMT
#171:19
$4381 stop
12:18pm
Back Bay Station - 145 Dartmouth St
11:41pm
110 Callahan Dr
11h 23m
AMT
#171:97
$4381 stop
1:10pm
South Station
8:03pm
Union Station
6h 53m
Amtrak Acela
#2159
$445Direct
1:15pm
Back Bay Station - 145 Dartmouth St
8:03pm
Union Station
6h 48m
Amtrak Acela
#2159
$445Direct
1:20pm
South Station
9:25pm
Union Station
8h 5m
Amtrak Northeast Regional
#93
$360Direct
1:20pm
South Station
10:14pm
110 Callahan Dr
8h 54m
Amtrak Northeast Regional
#93
$361Direct
1:26pm
Back Bay Station - 145 Dartmouth St
9:25pm
Union Station
7h 59m
Amtrak Northeast Regional
#93
$175Direct
1:26pm
Back Bay Station - 145 Dartmouth St
10:14pm
110 Callahan Dr
8h 48m
Amtrak Northeast Regional
#93
$233Direct
2:20pm
South Station
10:38pm
Union Station
8h 18m
Amtrak Northeast Regional
#85
$232Direct
2:26pm
Back Bay Station - 145 Dartmouth St
10:38pm
Union Station
8h 12m
Amtrak Northeast Regional
#85
$232Direct
3:05pm
South Station
9:58pm
Union Station
6h 53m
Amtrak Acela
#2163
$355Direct
3:11pm
Back Bay Station - 145 Dartmouth St
9:58pm
Union Station
6h 47m
Amtrak Acela
#2163
$558Direct
3:40pm
South Station
11:32pm
Union Station
7h 52m
Amtrak Northeast Regional
#173
$232Direct
3:46pm
Back Bay Station - 145 Dartmouth St
11:32pm
Union Station
7h 46m
Amtrak Northeast Regional
#173
$494Direct
4:50pm
South Station
10:54am
Union Station
18h 4m
AMT
#449:475:67
$2222 stops
4:50pm
South Station
11:35am
110 Callahan Dr
18h 45m
AMT
#449:475:67
$2232 stops
4:57pm
Back Bay Station - 145 Dartmouth St
10:54am
Union Station
17h 57m
AMT
#449:475:67
$2222 stops
4:57pm
Back Bay Station - 145 Dartmouth St
11:35am
110 Callahan Dr
18h 38m
AMT
#449:475:67
$2232 stops
5:05pm
South Station
12:05am
Union Station
7h 0m
Amtrak Acela
#2167
$558Direct
5:11pm
Back Bay Station - 145 Dartmouth St
12:05am
Union Station
6h 54m
Amtrak Acela
#2167
$558Direct
5:37pm
South Station
1:58am
Union Station
8h 21m
Amtrak Northeast Regional
#137
$293Direct
5:43pm
Back Bay Station - 145 Dartmouth St
1:58am
Union Station
8h 15m
Amtrak Northeast Regional
#137
$232Direct
7:10pm
South Station
2:20am
Union Station
7h 10m
Amtrak Acela
#2171
$558Direct
7:15pm
South Station
3:23am
Union Station
8h 8m
Amtrak Northeast Regional
#175
$232Direct
7:16pm
Back Bay Station - 145 Dartmouth St
2:20am
Union Station
7h 4m
Amtrak Acela
#2171
$558Direct
7:21pm
Back Bay Station - 145 Dartmouth St
3:23am
Union Station
8h 2m
Amtrak Northeast Regional
#175
$360Direct
9:30pm
South Station
7:00am
Union Station
9h 30m
AMT
#177:6077
$1731 stop
9:35pm
Back Bay Station - 145 Dartmouth St
7:00am
Union Station
9h 25m
AMT
#177:6077
$1731 stop
10:45pm
South Station
10:54am
Union Station
12h 9m
Amtrak Northeast Regional
#67
$175Direct
10:45pm
South Station
11:35am
110 Callahan Dr
12h 50m
Amtrak Northeast Regional
#67
$177Direct
10:51pm
Back Bay Station - 145 Dartmouth St
10:54am
Union Station
12h 3m
Amtrak Northeast Regional
#67
$175Direct
10:51pm
Back Bay Station - 145 Dartmouth St
11:35am
110 Callahan Dr
12h 44m
Amtrak Northeast Regional
#67
$177Direct

Price History

Travel DateLowest PriceChecked
2026-04-22$1732026-04-21
2026-04-21$2682026-04-20
2026-04-20$2322026-04-19
2026-04-19$2932026-04-18
2026-04-18$2322026-04-17
2026-04-17$2772026-04-16
2026-04-16$2322026-04-15
2026-04-15$1242026-04-14

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About the Boston to Washington DC Train Route

Amtrak train tickets from Boston to Washington DC currently range from $173 to $558, with 48 trains running daily. Prices vary based on travel date, time of day, and how far in advance you book.

Services on this route include Amtrak Acela, Amtrak Northeast Regional, AMT. The fastest trip takes 6h 46m, while the longest is 18h 45m.

Trains depart from South Station, Back Bay Station - 145 Dartmouth St and arrive at Union Station, 110 Callahan Dr.

Tips for Finding Cheap Boston to Washington DC Train Tickets

  • Book early — Amtrak fares generally increase as the travel date approaches. Booking 2-4 weeks ahead often yields the best prices.
  • Be flexible with dates — Midweek travel (Tuesday-Thursday) is typically cheaper than weekends and holidays.
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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does the train from Boston to Washington DC cost?

Fares currently range from $173 to $558. Prices depend on service class, travel date, and how far in advance you book.

How long is the train ride from Boston to Washington DC?

The fastest train takes about 6 hours and 46 minutes. Travel time varies by service type and number of stops.

How many trains run daily from Boston to Washington DC?

There are typically 48 trains per day on this route. Frequency may vary on weekends and holidays.

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