Train from Washington, DC, US to Hartford, CT: Tickets & Timetables

Next train departures

Next departures from Washington to Hartford on 29 November
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AmtrakTrain
Union Station
Harford Union StationCheapest
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Union Station
Harford Union StationFastest
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Union Station
Harford Union StationNo tags
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Union Station
Harford Union StationNo tags
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Union Station
Harford Union StationNo tags

Last refresh of the prices: Last Wednesday at 9:33 AM EST.

Compare 2 ways to travel from Washington to Hartford

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Hartford. The journey takes about 9 hours 45 minutes and with fares starting at just R 538, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

24bus per day
9h 45mAverage duration
487 kmDistance
12kgCO₂ emissions
Average priceR 538 - R 2 757Average duration9h 45m
12kg CO₂e
Average priceR 911 - R 11 259Average duration6h 36m
44kg CO₂e

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

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

  1. How much is the train ticket from Washington to Hartford?

    The cheapest train tickets from Washington to Hartford start from R 911. The average price for this train route is around R 1 946. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for a better chance to secure the lowest possible price.

  2. How long is the train journey from Washington to Hartford?

    The average train journey time from Washington to Hartford is 6h 36m, covering a distance of 487 km. The quickest train can get you there in 6h 4m and is operated by Amtrak.

  3. Which train operators serve the Washington to Hartford route?

    Several major train operators run on this route, with 11 trains available per day.

  4. What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Washington to Hartford?

    The earliest train from Washington to Hartford departs at 05:00. And the latest train departs at 22:00.

Find cheapest prices for trains

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

Best price found
27/11
No data
28/11
R 3 456
Today
R 2 649
30/11
No data
01/12
R 1 316
02/12
No data
03/12
R 1 000
04/12
R 1 088
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Washington, DC, US to Hartford, CT was searched and found on 03 Dec 2025 with a price of R 1 000

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 Hartford, CT as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from R 1 000 to R 7 964 for a train ticket from Washington, DC, US to Hartford, CT based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at R 1 000, which is on 2025-12-03.

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