How much is the train ticket from New Haven to Washington?

The cheapest train tickets from New Haven to Washington start at $60. The average price for this train route is around $144. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance to increase your chances of getting the lowest possible price.

How long is the train ride from New Haven to Washington?

The average train trip from New Haven to Washington takes 5h 44m and covers 438 km. The quickest train gets you there in 4h 37m and is operated by Amtrak Acela .

Which train operators serve the New Haven to Washington route?

Several major train operators serve this route, with 34 trains available per day, including services from Amtrak , Amtrak Acela .

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from New Haven to Washington?

The earliest train from New Haven to Washington departs at 5:34am. The latest train departs at 9:10pm.

What is the best train operator from New Haven to Washington?

According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated train operator on this route is Amtrak Acela , with an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars based on 15 reviews.

Which train operator has the best Wi-Fi from New Haven to Washington?

Based on reviews on Busbud, the train operator Amtrak Acela has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 4.0.

Which train operator has the best on-time performance from New Haven to Washington?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual train operator on this route is Amtrak Acela , with a punctuality rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars.

Which train operator has the cleanest trains from New Haven to Washington?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the train operator with the cleanest trains on this route is Amtrak , with a cleanliness rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars.

Train New Haven to Washington from $56 | Refundable Tickets

Next available departures

Next departures for New Haven to Washington on March 30
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
9:10pm	Union Station	9h 44m	6:54am	Union Station	Cheapest
8:13pm	Union Station	6h 47m	3:00am	Union Station	Fastest
9:10pm	Union Station	9h 44m	6:54am	Union Station	No tags
8:13pm	Union Station	6h 47m	3:00am	Union Station	No tags
8:55pm	State Street Station	9h 59m	6:54am	Union Station	No tags

Next departures for New Haven to Washington on March 31
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	8:13pm	Union Station	6h 47m	3:00am	Union Station	Cheapest
	9:14am	Union Station	4h 43m	1:57pm	Union Station	Fastest
	6:12am	Union Station	5h 33m	11:45am	Union Station	No tags
	8:09am	Union Station	4h 56m	1:05pm	Union Station	No tags
Amtrak Acela + Amtrak	11:16am	Union Station	6h 31m	5:47pm	Union Station	No tags

Next departures for New Haven to Washington on April 1
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	9:10pm	Union Station	9h 44m	6:54am	Union Station	Cheapest
	9:14am	Union Station	4h 43m	1:57pm	Union Station	Fastest
	6:12am	Union Station	5h 33m	11:45am	Union Station	No tags
	8:09am	Union Station	4h 56m	1:05pm	Union Station	No tags
Amtrak Acela + Amtrak	11:16am	Union Station	6h 31m	5:47pm	Union Station	No tags

Next departures for New Haven to Washington on April 2
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	8:13pm	Union Station	6h 47m	3:00am	Union Station	Cheapest
	9:14am	Union Station	4h 43m	1:57pm	Union Station	Fastest
	6:12am	Union Station	5h 33m	11:45am	Union Station	No tags
	8:09am	Union Station	4h 56m	1:05pm	Union Station	No tags
Amtrak Acela + Amtrak	11:16am	Union Station	6h 31m	5:47pm	Union Station	No tags

Next departures for New Haven to Washington on April 3
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	9:10pm	Union Station	9h 19m	6:29am	Union Station	Cheapest
	9:14am	Union Station	4h 43m	1:57pm	Union Station	Fastest
	6:12am	Union Station	5h 33m	11:45am	Union Station	No tags
	8:09am	Union Station	4h 56m	1:05pm	Union Station	No tags
Amtrak Acela + Amtrak	11:16am	Union Station	6h 31m	5:47pm	Union Station	No tags

Next departures for New Haven to Washington on April 4
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	6:34pm	Union Station	4h 54m	11:28pm	Union Station	Cheapest
	9:31am	Union Station	4h 52m	2:23pm	Union Station	Fastest
	7:35am	Union Station	5h 49m	1:24pm	Union Station	No tags
	8:10am	Union Station	4h 54m	1:04pm	Union Station	No tags
Amtrak + Amtrak Acela	7:28am	State Street Station	5h 36m	1:04pm	Union Station	No tags

Next departures for New Haven to Washington on April 5
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
7:35am	Union Station	5h 49m	1:24pm	Union Station	Cheapest
9:31am	Union Station	4h 52m	2:23pm	Union Station	Fastest
7:35am	Union Station	5h 49m	1:24pm	Union Station	No tags
9:31am	Union Station	4h 52m	2:23pm	Union Station	No tags
9:06am	Union Station	5h 23m	2:29pm	Union Station	No tags

Next departures for New Haven to Washington on April 6
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	8:13pm	Union Station	6h 47m	3:00am	Union Station	Cheapest
	1:13pm	Union Station	4h 45m	5:58pm	Union Station	Fastest
	6:12am	Union Station	5h 33m	11:45am	Union Station	No tags
	8:09am	Union Station	4h 56m	1:05pm	Union Station	No tags
Amtrak Acela + Amtrak	11:16am	Union Station	6h 31m	5:47pm	Union Station	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Today at 5:55 AM EDT.

Compare 2 ways to go from New Haven to Washington

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the Train stands out as a good way to reach Washington. The journey takes about 5 hours 44 minutes, and with fares starting at just $60, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

34train per day

5h 44mAverage Duration

438 kmDistance

40kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$28 - $269	Average Duration10h 40m	CO₂ emissions 11kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$60 - $802	Average Duration5h 44m	CO₂ emissions 40kg CO₂e

Train companies

Amtrak

4/55,780 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wi‑Fi3.6

Amtrak Acela

4.5/515 reviews

Staff5

Timeliness4.7

Cleanliness4.3

Wi‑Fi4

US train companies:Amtrak, Trenitalia, Renfe, VIA Rail Canada, Amtrak Acela, NS Nederlandse Spoorwegen, Iryo

Frequently asked questions about travelling from New Haven, CT to Washington, DC, US by train

Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.

How much is the train ticket from New Haven to Washington?
The cheapest train tickets from New Haven to Washington start at $60. The average price for this train route is around $144. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance to increase your chances of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the train ride from New Haven to Washington?
The average train trip from New Haven to Washington takes 5h 44m and covers 438 km. The quickest train gets you there in 4h 37m and is operated by Amtrak Acela.
Which train operators serve the New Haven to Washington route?
Several major train operators serve this route, with 34 trains available per day, including services from Amtrak, Amtrak Acela.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from New Haven to Washington?
The earliest train from New Haven to Washington departs at 5:34am. The latest train departs at 9:10pm.
What is the best train operator from New Haven to Washington?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated train operator on this route is Amtrak Acela, with an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars based on 15 reviews.
Which train operator has the best Wi-Fi from New Haven to Washington?
Based on reviews on Busbud, the train operator Amtrak Acela has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 4.0.
Which train operator has the best on-time performance from New Haven to Washington?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual train operator on this route is Amtrak Acela, with a punctuality rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars.
Which train operator has the cleanest trains from New Haven to Washington?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the train operator with the cleanest trains on this route is Amtrak, with a cleanliness rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars.

Find cheapest prices for trains

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

03-28

$205

03-29

$342

Today

$146

03-31

$165

04-01

$205

04-02

$307

04-03

$205

04-04

$267

The cheapest trip from New Haven, CT to Washington, DC, US was searched and found on Mar 30, 2026 with a price of $146

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from New Haven, CT to Washington, DC, US, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $146 to $1,126 for a train ticket from New Haven, CT to Washington, DC, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $165 which is on 2026-03-31.

Usually Amtrak Acela will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.