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Acela Boston–Washington train timings
Acela Boston–Washington timetable
6 stops · scheduled times| # | Station | Arrives | Departs | Halt | Km |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Boston South Station | — | 06:00 | 0 | |
| 2 | New Haven State Street Station | 07:35 | 07:38 | 3 min | 234 |
| 3 | New York Penn Station | 09:00 | 09:15 | 15 min | 362 |
| 4 | Philadelphia 30th Street Station | 10:13 | 10:15 | 2 min | 513 |
| 5 | Baltimore Penn Station | 10:50 | 10:52 | 2 min | 658 |
| 6 | Washington Union Station | 11:30 | — | 730 |
Published timetable, local time. “+1d” means the next day. Delays and platform changes are announced by Amtrak on the day.
Acela Boston–Washington: Boston to Washington DC
Acela Boston–Washington (Acela 2100) is a premium train run by Amtrak between Boston South Station and Washington Union Station. The full journey covers 730 km and takes 5h 30m, with 4 intermediate stops.
It leaves Boston South Station at 06:00 and reaches Washington Union Station at 11:30. It runs every day. On the way it stops at New Haven State Street Station, New York Penn Station, Philadelphia 30th Street Station and Baltimore Penn Station.
Amtrak Acela 2100 runs from Boston South Station to Washington Union Station via New York, the flagship Northeast Corridor service. Covering 730 km in approximately 6h30m, the Acela connects four major US cities. The NEC handles 12 million passengers a year — more than any other rail corridor in the US.
How to book Acela Boston–Washington tickets
Tickets are sold by Amtrak on amtrak.com and at staffed stations. Advance fares are usually cheaper than buying on the day.
Book on amtrak.comAcela Boston–Washington: common questions
- What time does Acela Boston–Washington leave Boston?
- Acela Boston–Washington departs Boston South Station at 06:00 and arrives at Washington Union Station at 11:30. Times are the published timetable in local time.
- How long does Acela Boston–Washington take from Boston to Washington DC?
- The scheduled journey time is 5h 30m for 730 km.
- Which stations does Acela Boston–Washington stop at?
- Acela Boston–Washington calls at Boston South Station, New Haven State Street Station, New York Penn Station, Philadelphia 30th Street Station, Baltimore Penn Station and Washington Union Station.
- Does Acela Boston–Washington run every day?
- Yes, Acela Boston–Washington runs daily.
- Where can I book Acela Boston–Washington tickets?
- On Amtrak's own site, amtrak.com. TrainsTracking does not sell tickets.