The cheapest and fastest trains from Stamford, CT to Washington, DC
Cheapest price
£181
Average price
£181
Fastest journey
4 h 56 m
Average duration
4 h 56 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
383 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Stamford, 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 Stamford, CT to Washington, DC will cost around £181 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £181.
Of the 1 trains that leave Stamford, CT for Washington, DC every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 383 km distance in an average of 4 h 56 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 4 h 56 m .
The slowest trains will take 4 h 56 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.


Travel Information
Compare train, coach and flight for Stamford, CT to Washington, DC
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Stamford, CT to Washington, DC among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £28. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 27m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £28, and a flight costs an average of £50.
Distance: 383 km
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Most popular Train | Flight | Coach |
|---|---|---|
£102 Average Price | £149 Average Price | £45 Average Price Cheapest |
4h 54m Average total duration 4h 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 27m Average total duration Fastest 1h 27m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 6h 39m Average total duration 6h 9m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.1 - 2.3kg CO2 emissions | 0.4 - 1.0kg CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Stamford, CT to Washington, DC train times
The table below shows live departures for Stamford, CT to Washington, DC trains for today, Saturday 10 January. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
143 Northeast Regional | 13:25 Stamford Station, Stamford, CT | 4h59 | 18:24 Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 changesdirect | |
2249 Acela | 13:55 Stamford Station, Stamford, CT | 4h03 | 17:58 Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 changesdirect | |
195 Northeast Regional · 147 Northeast Regional | 14:55 Stamford Station, Stamford, CT | 6h17 | 21:12 Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 1 change | |
195 Northeast Regional | 14:55 Stamford Station, Stamford, CT | 4h30 | 19:25 Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 changesdirect | |
147 Northeast Regional | 16:18 Stamford Station, Stamford, CT | 4h54 | 21:12 Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 changesdirect | |
99 Northeast Regional | 16:55 Stamford Station, Stamford, CT | 4h46 | 21:41 Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 changesdirect | |
99 Northeast Regional · 19 Crescent | 16:55 Stamford Station, Stamford, CT | 5h52 | 22:47 Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 1 change | |
161 Northeast Regional | 17:55 Stamford Station, Stamford, CT | 4h34 | 22:29 Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 changesdirect | |
87 Northeast Regional | 18:26 Stamford Station, Stamford, CT | 5h02 | 23:28 Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 changesdirect | |
163 Northeast Regional | 19:55 Stamford Station, Stamford, CT | 4h37 | 00:32 Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 changesdirect | |
2255 Acela | 20:55 Stamford Station, Stamford, CT | 4h03 | 00:58 Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 changesdirect | |
135 Northeast Regional | 21:55 Stamford Station, Stamford, CT | 4h42 | 02:37 Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 changesdirect | |
57 Vermonter | 22:25 Stamford Station, Stamford, CT | 5h03 | 03:28 Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 changesdirect | |
165 Northeast Regional | 23:25 Stamford Station, Stamford, CT | 5h11 | 04:36 Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 changesdirect | |
| Sunday 11 January | |||||
167 Northeast Regional | 01:10 Stamford Station, Stamford, CT | 4h37 | 05:47 Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 changesdirect | |
65 Northeast Regional | 02:55 Stamford Station, Stamford, CT | 8h34 | 11:29 Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 changesdirect | |
65 Northeast Regional · 51 Cardinal | 02:55 Stamford Station, Stamford, CT | 12h19 | 15:14 Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 1 change | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Stamford, CT to Washington, DC
Trains from Stamford, CT to Washington, DC run on average 21 times per day, taking around 4h 24m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £39 but you can travel from only £28 by coach.
There are 18 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 03:20, the last at 22:16. The fastest train covers the 383 km distance in 4h 34m.
Distance 383 km |
Average train duration 4h 24m |
Cheapest ticket price £39 |
Trains per day 21 |
Direct trains 18 |
Fastest train 4h 34m |
First train 03:20 |
Last train 22:16 |
Train companies: Amtrak, Amtrak Acela from Stamford, CT to Washington, DC trainsAmtrak, Amtrak Acela trains will get you between Stamford, CT and Washington, DC from £28. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Stamford, CT to Washington, DC train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Stamford, 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 Stamford, CT and Washington, DC
- 5:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 24/7. Access is available from Washington Blvd.
- Colony Grill
- Barcelona Wine Bar
- Outside the main entrance.
- Ramps.
- $0.50
- Stamford Marriott Hotel & Spa
- The Lloyd Stamford, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
- Sheraton Stamford Hotel
- Located in the main hall
- Avis
- Budget
- Enterprise
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platforms 1-3 for Metro-North Railroad
- Hall 2: platforms 4-5 for Amtrak services
- Metro-North Railroad: New Haven Line
- Bus: CT Transit Stamford
- 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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