How much is the train ticket from Stamford to Washington?

The cheapest train tickets from Stamford to Washington start from $39. The average price for this train route is around $137. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

How long is the train journey from Stamford to Washington?

The average train ride duration from Stamford to Washington is 4h 35m, covering a distance of 236 miles (380 km). The quickest train can get you there in 3h 52m and is operated by Amtrak Acela .

Which train operators service the Stamford to Washington route?

Several major train operators operate on this route with 22 trains available per day, including services from Amtrak , Amtrak Acela .

What is the earliest and latest departure time for the train from Stamford to Washington?

The earliest train departs from Stamford to Washington at 7:04am. And the latest train departs at 9:55pm.

What is the best train operator from Stamford 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 14 reviews.

Which train operator has the best Wi-Fi from Stamford 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 most timely service from Stamford to Washington?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most timely 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 Stamford 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 Stamford to Washington from $36 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures for Stamford to Washington on November 30
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
9:55am	Stamford Station	4h 30m	2:25pm	Union Station	Cheapest
11:12am	Stamford Station	3h 56m	3:08pm	Union Station	Fastest
10:18am	Stamford Station	4h 1m	2:19pm	Union Station	No tags
10:25am	Stamford Station	5h 8m	3:33pm	Union Station	No tags
10:18am	Stamford Station	4h 1m	2:19pm	Union Station	No tags

Next departures for Stamford to Washington on December 1
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	9:04pm	Stamford Station	5h 56m	3:00am	Union Station	Cheapest
	9:59am	Stamford Station	3h 54m	1:53pm	Union Station	Fastest
	7:04am	Stamford Station	4h 37m	11:41am	Union Station	No tags
	7:52am	Stamford Station	3h 59m	11:51am	Union Station	No tags
Amtrak Acela + Amtrak	12:01pm	Stamford Station	5h 46m	5:47pm	Union Station	No tags

Next departures for Stamford to Washington on December 2
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	9:04pm	Stamford Station	5h 56m	3:00am	Union Station	Cheapest
	9:59am	Stamford Station	3h 54m	1:53pm	Union Station	Fastest
	7:04am	Stamford Station	4h 37m	11:41am	Union Station	No tags
	7:52am	Stamford Station	3h 59m	11:51am	Union Station	No tags
Amtrak Acela + Amtrak	12:01pm	Stamford Station	5h 46m	5:47pm	Union Station	No tags

Next departures for Stamford to Washington on December 7
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
8:10pm	Stamford Station	4h 31m	12:41am	Union Station	Cheapest
11:12am	Stamford Station	3h 56m	3:08pm	Union Station	Fastest
8:25am	Stamford Station	4h 59m	1:24pm	Union Station	No tags
10:18am	Stamford Station	4h 1m	2:19pm	Union Station	No tags
8:25am	Stamford Station	4h 59m	1:24pm	Union Station	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Last Tuesday at 11:15 AM EST.

Compare 2 ways to go from Stamford to Washington

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Washington. The journey takes about 9 hours 45 minutes and with fares starting at just $33, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

4bus per day

9h 45mAverage Duration

239 milesDistance

10kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$33 - $211	Average Duration9h 45m	CO₂ emissions 10kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$39 - $564	Average Duration4h 35m	CO₂ emissions 35kg CO₂e

Where are the popular train stations and stops in Stamford, CT, US and Washington, DC, US?

Stamford, CT, US

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Stamford Station
48 Station Pl, Stamford, CT 06902, USA
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Washington, DC, US

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Union Station
6 Union Station Dr NE, Washington, DC 20002, USA
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Train Companies

Amtrak

4/55,615 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, Trenitalia, Renfe, VIA Rail Canada, Amtrak Acela, NS Nederlandse Spoorwegen, Iryo

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Stamford, CT, US 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 Stamford to Washington?
The cheapest train tickets from Stamford to Washington start from $39. The average price for this train route is around $137. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Stamford to Washington?
The average train ride duration from Stamford to Washington is 4h 35m, covering a distance of 236 miles (380 km). The quickest train can get you there in 3h 52m and is operated by Amtrak Acela.
Which train operators service the Stamford to Washington route?
Several major train operators operate on this route with 22 trains available per day, including services from Amtrak, Amtrak Acela.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the train from Stamford to Washington?
The earliest train departs from Stamford to Washington at 7:04am. And the latest train departs at 9:55pm.
What is the best train operator from Stamford 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 14 reviews.
Which train operator has the best Wi-Fi from Stamford 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 most timely service from Stamford to Washington?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most timely 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 Stamford 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

11/28

$65

11/29

$131

Today

$272

12/01

$59

12/02

$76

12/03

$47

12/04

$43

12/05

$92

The cheapest trip from Stamford, CT, US to Washington, DC, US was searched and found on Dec 4, 2025 with a price of $43

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

You can expect to pay from $43 to $793 for a train ticket from Stamford, CT, US to Washington, DC, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $43 which is on 2025-12-04.

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.