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

The cheapest train tickets from Washington to New Haven start at $60. The average price for this train route is around $156. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance to increase your chances of getting the lowest possible price.

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

The average train trip from Washington to New Haven takes 5h 36m and covers 438 km. The quickest train gets you there in 4h 33m and is operated by Amtrak Acela .

Which train operators serve the Washington to New Haven route?

Several major train operators serve this route, with 32 trains available per day, including services from Amtrak , Amtrak Acela .

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

The earliest train from Washington to New Haven departs at 5:00am. The latest train departs at 10:00pm.

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

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 14 reviews.

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

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 Washington to New Haven?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual train operator on this route is Amtrak Acela , with a punctuality rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars.

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

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 Washington to New Haven from $56 | Refundable Tickets

Next train departures

Next departures for Washington to New Haven on December 5
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Train	10:00pm	Union Station	9h 24m	7:24am	Union Station	Cheapest
	Train	6:30pm	Union Station	4h 33m	11:03pm	Union Station	Fastest
	Train	5:05am	Union Station	5h 31m	10:36am	Union Station	No tags
	Train	6:00am	Union Station	4h 38m	10:38am	Union Station	No tags
NextGen Acela + Amtrak	Train	6:00am	Union Station	4h 53m	10:53am	State Street Station	No tags

Next departures for Washington to New Haven on December 7
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	10:00pm	Union Station	9h 24m	7:24am	Union Station	Cheapest
Train	1:00pm	Union Station	4h 38m	5:38pm	Union Station	Fastest
Train	5:25am	Union Station	5h 28m	10:53am	Union Station	No tags
Train	7:50am	Union Station	5h 5m	12:55pm	Union Station	No tags
Train	5:25am	Union Station	5h 28m	10:53am	Union Station	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Last Saturday at 6:11 PM EST.

Compare 2 ways to go from Washington to New Haven

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach New Haven. The journey takes about 9 hours 35 minutes, and with fares starting at just $51, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

28bus per day

9h 35mAverage Duration

438 kmDistance

11kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$51 - $232	Average Duration9h 35m	CO₂ emissions 11kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$60 - $1,131	Average Duration5h 36m	CO₂ emissions 40kg CO₂e

Train companies

Amtrak

4/55,620 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

Amtrak Acela

4.5/514 reviews

Staff5

Timeliness4.6

Cleanliness4.3

Wifi4

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

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Washington, DC, US to New Haven, CT 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 Washington to New Haven?
The cheapest train tickets from Washington to New Haven start at $60. The average price for this train route is around $156. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance to increase your chances of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the train ride from Washington to New Haven?
The average train trip from Washington to New Haven takes 5h 36m and covers 438 km. The quickest train gets you there in 4h 33m and is operated by Amtrak Acela.
Which train operators serve the Washington to New Haven route?
Several major train operators serve this route, with 32 trains available per day, including services from Amtrak, Amtrak Acela.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Washington to New Haven?
The earliest train from Washington to New Haven departs at 5:00am. The latest train departs at 10:00pm.
What is the best train operator from Washington to New Haven?
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 14 reviews.
Which train operator has the best Wi-Fi from Washington to New Haven?
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 Washington to New Haven?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual train operator on this route is Amtrak Acela, with a punctuality rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars.
Which train operator has the cleanest trains from Washington to New Haven?
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

11-30

$203

12-01

$144

Today

$56

12-03

$75

12-04

$144

12-05

$144

12-06

$101

12-07

$144

The cheapest trip from Washington, DC, US to New Haven, CT was searched and found on Dec 2, 2025 with a price of $56

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

You can expect to pay from $56 to $1,091 for a train ticket from Washington, DC, US to New Haven, CT based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $75 which is on 2025-12-03.

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.