Washington DC → Boston
1 train on this corridor — fastest 7h 20m on the Northeast Regional, fares from $75. Compare timetables and classes below, then book with our rail desk.
Trains on route
1
Fastest
7h 20m · Northeast Regional
Cheapest (indicative)
from $75 · Northeast Regional
Origin stations
WAS
Amtrak · Intercity · Up to 18× daily · ~77% on-time
05:30
Washington Union Station (WAS)
12:50
Boston South Station (BOS)
Choose a class · indicative fares
Coach
Reserved reclining seat
indicative
Business Class
Extra legroom
indicative
The Northeast Regional covers Washington DC to Boston in about 7h 20m, departing Washington Union Station at 05:30. Schedules are indicative — we confirm live timings before booking.
Indicative fares start from $75 on the Northeast Regional. Amtrak fares are dynamic and rise as seats sell, so exact pricing is confirmed at booking. Business Class, First Class and sleeper accommodations cost more.
Our timetable lists 1 service on this corridor: Northeast Regional. Frequencies vary by day of week and season.
Send an enquiry from any train on this page — our rail desk confirms live availability, holds the best class for your budget, and issues tickets through the operator’s official or authorised channels, with support for changes and refunds afterwards.
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Schedules and fares shown are indicative, compiled from official operator timetables. Rail operators adjust timings, fares and running days without notice — our rail desk confirms live availability and exact pricing before any booking is ticketed.