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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Arlington, VA to Boston, MA
Cheapest price
€158
Average price
€158
Fastest journey
8 h 16 m
Average duration
8 h 16 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
640 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Arlington, VA to Boston, MA is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Arlington, VA to Boston, MA will cost around €158 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €158.
Of the 1 trains that leave Arlington, VA for Boston, MA on Sun, Dec 07, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, Dec 07 the direct trains cover the 640 km distance in an average of 8 h 16 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 8 h 16 m .
On Sun, Dec 07 the slowest trains will take 8 h 16 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
Travel Information
Compare bus, train, and flight for Arlington, VA to Boston, MA
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Arlington, VA to Boston, MA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €37. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 35m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €37, and a flight costs an average of €66.
Distance: 397 miles (640 km)
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€158 Average price | €167 Average price | €71 Average price Cheapest |
8h 30m Average total duration 8h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 35m Average total duration Fastest 1h 35m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 10h 13m Average total duration 9h 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Arlington, VA to Boston, MA train times
The table below shows live departures for Arlington, VA to Boston, MA trains for today, Saturday, December 6. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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| 9:22 AM Arlington, VA | 8h16 | 5:38 PM Boston, MA | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 3:25 PM Arlington, VA | 8h03 | 11:28 PM Boston, MA | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 7:20 PM Arlington, VA | 8h11 | 3:31 AM Boston, MA | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Arlington, VA to Boston, MA
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Trains from Arlington, VA to Boston, MA run on average 25 times per day, taking around 8h 0m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $57 (€46) but you can travel from only $45 (€37) by bus.
There are 19 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 03:20, the last at 22:00. The fastest train covers the 397 miles (640 km) distance in 6h 50m.
Distance 397 miles (640 km) |
Average train duration 8h 0m |
Cheapest ticket price $57 (€46) |
Trains per day 25 |
Direct trains 19 |
Fastest train 6h 50m |
First train 03:20 |
Last train 22:00 |
Train companies: Amtrak, Amtrak Acela from Arlington, VA to Boston, MA trainsAmtrak, Amtrak Acela trains will get you between Arlington, VA and Boston, MA from $45 (€37). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Trains from Arlington, VA to Boston, MA
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Arlington, VA to Boston, MA by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Boston, MA, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
popular train stations
Popular train stations from Arlington, VA to Boston, MA
Wifi
Lockers
Parking
Dining
ATM
Taxis
Accessibility
WC
Hotel
Lost and Found Office
Ticket Office
Bike Parking
Bike Rental
Car Rental
Information Desk
Luggage Carts
- 5:00 AM - 11:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 24/7. Access via Atlantic Avenue.
- Legal Sea Foods
- Tavern in the Square
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, restrooms.
- $0.50
- InterContinental Boston
- The Langham, Boston
- Boston Harbor Hotel
- Located in the main hall
- Avis
- Budget
- Enterprise
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platforms 1-5 for Amtrak services
- Hall 2: platforms 6-13 for MBTA Commuter Rail services
- Bus terminal located on the upper level.
- Subway: Red Line
- Bus: Several lines available
- Commuter Rail: Multiple lines
WifiLockersParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCHotelLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalCar RentalInformation DeskLuggage Carts- 5:00 AM - 1:00 AM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- Parking is available nearby with several garages in the vicinity.
- Sorellina
- Atlantic Fish Company
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
- $0.50
- Copley Square Hotel
- The Westin Copley Place
- Fairmont Copley Plaza
- Located in the main hall
- Avis
- Enterprise
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-3 for Amtrak and MBTA Commuter Rail
- Hall 2: Orange Line subway platforms
- Subway: Orange Line
- Bus: Several lines available
- Commuter Rail: Framingham/Worcester Line, Franklin Line, Needham Line, Providence/Stoughton Line
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