The cheapest and fastest trains from Bridgeport, CT to Washington, DC
Cheapest price
£115
Average price
£156
Fastest journey
5 h 1 m
Average duration
5 h 9 m
Trains per day
14
Distance
413 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Bridgeport, CT to Washington, DC is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Bridgeport, CT to Washington, DC will cost around £156 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £115.
Of the 14 trains that leave Bridgeport, CT for Washington, DC every day 11 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 413 km distance in an average of 5 h 9 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 5 h 1 m .
The slowest trains will take 5 h 15 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
65 Northeast Regional21:279h02Bridgeport Station, Bridgeport, CT6:29Washington Union Station, Washington, DC£1151One-way0 changes
165 Northeast Regional17:575h43Bridgeport Station, Bridgeport, CT23:40Washington Union Station, Washington, DC£1151One-way0 changes
135 Northeast Regional16:265h15Bridgeport Station, Bridgeport, CT21:41Washington Union Station, Washington, DC£1511One-way0 changes
195 Northeast Regional9:285h01Bridgeport Station, Bridgeport, CT14:29Washington Union Station, Washington, DC£1511One-way0 changes
163 Northeast Regional14:285h08Bridgeport Station, Bridgeport, CT19:36Washington Union Station, Washington, DC£1511One-way0 changes
195 Northeast Regional9:285h01Bridgeport Station, Bridgeport, CT14:29Washington Union Station, Washington, DC£1511One-way0 changes
161 Northeast Regional12:285h05Bridgeport Station, Bridgeport, CT17:33Washington Union Station, Washington, DC£1511One-way0 changes
163 Northeast Regional14:285h08Bridgeport Station, Bridgeport, CT19:36Washington Union Station, Washington, DC£1511One-way0 changes
99 Northeast Regional11:275h14Bridgeport Station, Bridgeport, CT16:41Washington Union Station, Washington, DC£1511One-way0 changes
135 Northeast Regional16:265h15Bridgeport Station, Bridgeport, CT21:41Washington Union Station, Washington, DC£1511One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare coach, train and flight for Bridgeport, CT to Washington, DC
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bridgeport, CT to Washington, DC among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £30. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 26m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.4kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £30, and a flight costs an average of £50.
Distance: 413 km
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Most popular Train | Flight | Coach |
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£93 Average Price | £147 Average Price | £65 Average Price Cheapest |
6h 6m Average total duration 5h 36m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 26m Average total duration Fastest 1h 26m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 8h 10m Average total duration 7h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.2 - 2.5kg CO2 emissions | 0.4 - 1.0kg CO2 emissions |
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Live departures
Bridgeport, CT to Washington, DC train times
The table below shows live departures for Bridgeport, CT to Washington, DC trains for today, Friday 24 April. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
141 Northeast Regional | 6:32 Bridgeport Station, Bridgeport, CT | 5h13 | 11:45 Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 changesdirect | |
125 Northeast Regional | 9:57 Bridgeport Station, Bridgeport, CT | 5h14 | 15:11 Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 changesdirect | |
171 Northeast Regional · 97 Silver Meteor | 11:00 Bridgeport Station, Bridgeport, CT | 7h24 | 18:24 Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 1 change | |
171 Northeast Regional | 11:00 Bridgeport Station, Bridgeport, CT | 5h35 | 16:35 Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 changesdirect | |
93 Northeast Regional | 12:22 Bridgeport Station, Bridgeport, CT | 5h03 | 17:25 Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 changesdirect | |
85 Northeast Regional | 13:04 Bridgeport Station, Bridgeport, CT | 5h34 | 18:38 Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 changesdirect | |
173 Northeast Regional | 14:30 Bridgeport Station, Bridgeport, CT | 5h02 | 19:32 Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 changesdirect | |
137 Northeast Regional | 16:45 Bridgeport Station, Bridgeport, CT | 5h13 | 21:58 Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 changesdirect | |
55 Vermonter | 16:53 Bridgeport Station, Bridgeport, CT | 5h13 | 22:06 Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 changesdirect | |
177 Northeast Regional · 6077 AMTRAK | 20:35 Bridgeport Station, Bridgeport, CT | 6h25 | 3:00 Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 1 change | |
65 Northeast Regional | 21:27 Bridgeport Station, Bridgeport, CT | 9h02 | 6:29 Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Bridgeport, CT to Washington, DC
Trains from Bridgeport, CT to Washington, DC run on average 12 times per day, taking around 5h 36m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £40 but you can travel from only £30 by coach.
There are 10 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 03:20, the last at 22:00. The fastest train covers the 413 km distance in 4h 58m.
Distance 413 km |
Average train duration 5h 36m |
Cheapest ticket price £40 |
Trains per day 12 |
Direct trains 10 |
Fastest train 4h 58m |
First train 3:20 |
Last train 22:00 |
Cheapest Month Feb |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Tue |
Best time to book 28 days |
Train companies: Amtrak, Metro-North Railroad (MNR) from Bridgeport, CT to Washington, DC trainsAmtrak, Metro-North Railroad (MNR) trains will get you between Bridgeport, CT and Washington, DC from £30. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Bridgeport, CT to Washington, DC train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Bridgeport, CT to Washington, DC by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Washington, DC, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Bridgeport, CT and Washington, DC
- 5:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- Parking is available 7 days a week with access from Water Street.
- Ralph 'n' Rich's
- Boca Oyster Bar
- Outside the main entrance.
- Ramps, restrooms.
- $0.50
- Holiday Inn Bridgeport-Trumbull-Fairfield
- Hampton Inn by Hilton Shelton
- Quality Suites
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- The station has a main concourse with access to platforms and ticketing services.
- Bus: Greater Bridgeport Transit (GBT) buses available
- Ferry: Bridgeport & Port Jefferson Ferry nearby
- Mon - Fri: 04:30 - 22:00
- Sat - Sun: 05:00 - 22:00
- Free Wi-Fi in the station courtesy of Amtrak.
- Amtrak provides temporary luggage storage for $10 per bag for 24 hours for customers holding Amtrak tickets.
- Shake Shack
- McDonald’s
- Starbucks
- Potbelly Sandwich Shop
- Chopt Creative Salad Co.
- Chipotle Mexican Grill
- Thunder Grill
- Johnny Rockets
- Jamba Juice
- Ladurée Union Station
- & many more
- Elevators, escalators, wheelchair access. Accessible facilities including restrooms, parking, platforms, ticket office, waiting room.
- Hyatt Recency Washington On Capitol Hill
- Phoenix Park Hotel
- Kimpton George Hotel
- Mon - Fri: 04:30 - 22:00
- Sat - Sun: 05:00 - 22:00
- Located on the train concourse of Level G near the Amtrak Waiting Area.
- Metro lines: Red
- Bus lines: D6, D8, 80, 96,
- Train lines: Acela, Capitol Limited, Cardinal, Carolinian, Crescent, Fredericksburg Line, MARC Brunswick, MARC Camden, MARC Penn, Manassas Line, Northeast Regional, Palmetto, Silver Service/Palmetto, Vermonter
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