Washington, DC to Boston, MA Train
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Washington, DC to Boston, MA by train
The journey from Washington, DC to Boston, MA by train is 394.59 mi and takes 8 hr 1 min. There are 42 connections per day, with the first departure at 4:54 AM and the last at 10:00 PM. It is possible to travel from Washington, DC to Boston, MA by train for as little as $59.70 or as much as $317.35. The best price for this journey is $59.70.
| Lowest Price | $59.70 |
| Journey Duration | 8 hr 1 min |
| Connection per Day | Amtrak 42 |
| Lowest Price | Amtrak $59.70 |
| Highest Price | Amtrak $317.35 |
| First Departure | Amtrak 4:54 AM |
| Last Departure | Amtrak 10:00 PM |
| Distance | Amtrak 394.59 mi |
| Departure | Amtrak Washington, DC |
| Arrival | Amtrak Boston, MA |
| Carriers | Amtrak Amtrak |
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When travelling to Boston, MA by train, if you want to avoid crowds you can check how frequently our customers are travelling in the next 30-days using the graph below. On average, the peak hours to travel are between 6:30am and 9am in the morning, or between 4pm and 7pm in the evening. Please keep this in mind when travelling to your point of departure as you may need some extra time to arrive, particularly in big cities!
Services on board Amtrak from Washington, DC to Boston, MA
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Washington, DC to Boston, MA CO2 Emissions by Train
Train
44.45kg
Bus
47.63kg
Flight
127.01kg
Car
101.6kg
What are the CO2 emissions from Washington, DC to Boston, MA by train? The CO2 emissions from taking the train between Washington, DC and Boston, MA are 44.45kg.
How much CO2 do I save by taking the train between Washington, DC and Boston, MA? By taking the train between Washington, DC and Boston, MA you will save 82.56kg CO2 emissions compared to a flight, 3.18kg compared to a bus and 57.15kg compared to a car.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much is a train ticket from Washington, DC to Boston, MA?
A train ticket from Washington, DC to Boston, MA is $116.59. However the price varies depending on how early you buy, and if it's peak time to travel. Occasionally you can find them for as cheap as $59.70.
What's the cheapest train ticket from Washington, DC to Boston, MA?
The cheapest ticket you can get from Washington, DC to Boston, MA is $59.70. We recommend booking as early as possible and off-peak hours to get the cheapest ticket possible. Off-peak times are usually from 09:30 to 16:00, and after 19:00.
What's the distance between Washington, DC and Boston, MA by train?
Washington, DC to Boston, MA is 394.59 mi.
How long does the train between Washington, DC and Boston, MA take?
Washington, DC to Boston, MA is on average 8 hr 1 min. However the fastest option will get you there in 2 hr 0 min.
How many train connections per day go from Washington, DC to Boston, MA?
Washington, DC to Boston, MA has 42 connection(s) per day on average.
What time does the first train from Washington, DC to Boston, MA leave?
The earliest train from Washington, DC to Boston, MA departs at 4:54 AM. However be sure to check with us the schedule on the day you want to leave as the time may differ.
What time does the last train from Washington, DC to Boston, MA depart?
The latest train from Washington, DC to Boston, MA departs at 10:00 PM. However be sure to check with us the schedule on the day you want to leave as the time may differ.
Should I book my ticket from Washington, DC to Boston, MA in advance?
If you can, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to ensure you get better savings. The cheapest train ticket we have found is $59.70 but this may be subject to change depending on the day of travel, hour you wish to depart and how far in advance you book.
How many direct connections depart from Washington, DC to Boston, MA?
There are on average 31 direct connection(s) from Washington, DC to go to Boston, MA.
What's the fastest journey time between Washington, DC to Boston, MA by train?
The fastest journey time by train between Washington, DC and Boston, MA is 2 hr 0 min.
Is there a direct train from Washington, DC to Boston, MA?
Yes, there is a direct train between Washington, DC and Boston, MA.
What are the CO2 emissions for Washington, DC to Boston, MA by train?
The train journey from Washington, DC to Boston, MA creates 44.45kg of CO2 emissions.