How much does a train ticket from New Haven to Washington cost?

The average train ticket price from New Haven to Washington is $74. The best way to find train tickets from New Haven to Washington is to book your tickets as early as possible. Prices tend to rise as your travel date approaches, so book in advance to secure the best prices!

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

A train trip between New Haven and Washington is around 5h 57m, although the fastest train will take about 4h 41m. This is the time it takes to travel the 274 miles that separates the two cities.

How many daily trains are there between New Haven and Washington?

The number of trains from New Haven to Washington can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 22. Some trains are direct while others have layovers. Simplify your train trip from New Haven to Washington by comparing and selecting the train that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.

Which train companies travel from New Haven to Washington?

When taking the train from New Haven to Washington, you can travel comfortably and safely with Amtrak, Amtrak Acela.

What are the best sights and things to do in Washington?

Once in Washington, you can exploring the city. The top sights and things to do are Arlington National Cemetery, Washington National Cathedral, National Gallery of Art, National Museum of American History, United States Capitol.

Train New Haven to Washington from $39 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures for New Haven to Washington on October 3
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 41m	1:55pm	Union Station	Fastest
	6:12am	Union Station	5h 27m	11:39am	Union Station	No tags
	7:06am	Union Station	4h 49m	11:55am	Union Station	No tags
Amtrak Acela + Amtrak	11:16am	Union Station	6h 37m	5:53pm	Union Station	No tags

Next departures for New Haven to Washington on October 4
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	12:36pm	Union Station	5h 52m	6:28pm	Union Station	Cheapest
	1:10pm	Union Station	4h 47m	5:57pm	Union Station	Fastest
	7:35am	Union Station	5h 56m	1:31pm	Union Station	No tags
	8:10am	Union Station	4h 48m	12:58pm	Union Station	No tags
Amtrak + Amtrak Acela	7:28am	State Street Station	5h 30m	12:58pm	Union Station	No tags

Next departures for New Haven to Washington on October 5
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
9:34am	Union Station	8h 19m	5:53pm	Union Station	Cheapest
9:31am	Union Station	4h 47m	2:18pm	Union Station	Fastest
7:35am	Union Station	5h 56m	1:31pm	Union Station	No tags
9:31am	Union Station	4h 47m	2:18pm	Union Station	No tags
7:35am	Union Station	5h 56m	1:31pm	Union Station	No tags

Next departures for New Haven to Washington on October 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
	9:14am	Union Station	4h 41m	1:55pm	Union Station	Fastest
	6:12am	Union Station	5h 31m	11:43am	Union Station	No tags
	7:06am	Union Station	4h 53m	11:59am	Union Station	No tags
Amtrak Acela + Amtrak	11:16am	Union Station	6h 37m	5:53pm	Union Station	No tags

Next departures for New Haven to Washington on October 7
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 41m	1:55pm	Union Station	Fastest
	6:12am	Union Station	5h 31m	11:43am	Union Station	No tags
	7:06am	Union Station	4h 53m	11:59am	Union Station	No tags
Amtrak Acela + Amtrak	11:16am	Union Station	6h 37m	5:53pm	Union Station	No tags

Next departures for New Haven to Washington on October 8
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 41m	1:55pm	Union Station	Fastest
	6:12am	Union Station	5h 31m	11:43am	Union Station	No tags
	7:06am	Union Station	4h 53m	11:59am	Union Station	No tags
Amtrak Acela + Amtrak	11:16am	Union Station	6h 37m	5:53pm	Union Station	No tags

Next departures for New Haven to Washington on October 9
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	6:12am	Union Station	5h 31m	11:43am	Union Station	Cheapest
	9:14am	Union Station	4h 41m	1:55pm	Union Station	Fastest
	6:12am	Union Station	5h 31m	11:43am	Union Station	No tags
	7:06am	Union Station	4h 53m	11:59am	Union Station	No tags
Amtrak Acela + Amtrak	11:16am	Union Station	6h 37m	5:53pm	Union Station	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from New Haven to Washington.

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$45 - $172	Average Duration10h 5m	CO₂ emissions 11kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars	Most eco-friendly
Train	Average Price$42 - $744	Average Duration5h 57m	CO₂ emissions 40kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars	CheapestFastest

Busbud recommends taking the bus from New Haven to Washington

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Washington. The journey takes about 10 hours 5 minutes and with fares starting at just $45, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

20bus per day

10h 5mAverage Duration

$45Cheapest ticket

11kgCO₂ emissions

Train New Haven, CT to Washington, DC, US: Trip Overview

Please note, this information is subject to change.

Average ticket price$74

Average train trip duration5h 57m

Number of daily trains22

Earliest train departure5:34am

Distance273 miles (439 km)

Latest train departure9:10pm

Train Companies

Amtrak

4/55,497 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

Amtrak Acela

4.5/514 reviews

Staff5

Timeliness4.6

Cleanliness4.3

Wifi4

Train and bus companies in US:Amtrak, Brightline

New Haven to Washington Train

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Find cheapest prices for trains

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

Best price found

09/29

$143

09/30

$70

Today

$100

10/02

$141

10/03

$176

10/04

$187

10/05

$266

10/06

$113

The cheapest trip from New Haven, CT to Washington, DC, US was searched and found on Sep 30, 2025 with a price of $70

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 $70 to $812 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 $113 which is on 2025-10-06.

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.

About Train Travel

Train Travel Tips

Do you like to go fast? With high-speed trains going faster than 300 km/h on certain routes, the time will fly by. Taking a train between New Haven and Washington is also a great way to travel to arrive in the city centre and save more time for your stay in Washington.

No matter if you plan to take a regional or high-speed train to Washington, the planet will thank you. You’ll help to protect the beautiful landscapes that will unfold before your very eyes.

With up to 30x less CO2 emissions for your train journey between New Haven and Washington, the train is an ecological alternative to flights or personal cars.

Tune out to the fine sounds of your best music playlist on your train trip from New Haven to Washington while indulging in miles on end of beautiful scenic views.

Did you know?

The first high-speed train line was inaugurated in 1964, in Japan, to connect Tokyo with Osaka. It was during the Olympics that the first passengers traveled aboard the Shinkansen at a speed of 210 km / h.

Railway companies played a major role as early as 1883 in the use of time zones as we know them today.

The longest train journey in the world is between Europe and Asia. This long journey starts from Porto in Portugal and crosses the whole European continent to reach Hanoi in Vietnam in 12 days while traveling more than 17,000 km.

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