The cheapest and fastest trains from Washington, DC to New Haven, CT
Cheapest price
£94
Average price
£181
Fastest journey
4 h 33 m
Average duration
4 h 38 m
Trains per day
27
Distance
440 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Washington, DC to New Haven, CT is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Washington, DC to New Haven, CT will cost around £181 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £94.
Of the 27 trains that leave Washington, DC for New Haven, CT every day 19 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 440 km distance in an average of 4 h 38 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 4 h 33 m .
The slowest trains will take 4 h 47 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.
6076 AMTRAK · 190 Northeast Regional
6076 AMTRAK · 190 Northeast Regional · 470 Amtrak Hartford Line
170 Northeast Regional
136 Northeast Regional
178 Northeast Regional
2174 Acela
2166 Acela
2162 Acela
2168 Acela
2172 AcelaTravel Information
Compare train, coach and flight for Washington, DC to New Haven, CT
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Washington, DC to New Haven, CT 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 13m. 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 train costs an average of £43.
Distance: 440 km
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Live departures
Washington, DC to New Haven, CT train times
The table below shows live departures for Washington, DC to New Haven, CT trains for today, Thursday 1 January. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
168 Northeast Regional | 20:25 Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 5h17 | 01:42 Union Station, New Haven, CT | 0 changesdirect | |
146 Northeast Regional | 21:25 Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 5h14 | 02:39 Union Station, New Haven, CT | 0 changesdirect | |
146 Northeast Regional | 21:25 Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 5h46 | 03:11 New Haven, CT | 0 changesdirect | |
| Friday 2 January | |||||
66 Northeast Regional | 03:00 Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 9h24 | 12:24 Union Station, New Haven, CT | 0 changesdirect | |
66 Northeast Regional · 490 Amtrak Hartford Line | 03:00 Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 11h44 | 14:44 New Haven, CT | 1 change | |
6076 AMTRAK · 190 Northeast Regional · 470 Amtrak Hartford Line | 08:20 Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 7h33 | 15:53 New Haven, CT | 2 changes | |
6076 AMTRAK · 190 Northeast Regional | 08:20 Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 6h12 | 14:32 Union Station, New Haven, CT | 1 change | |
170 Northeast Regional · 470 Amtrak Hartford Line | 10:05 Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 5h48 | 15:53 New Haven, CT | 1 change | |
170 Northeast Regional | 10:05 Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 5h31 | 15:36 Union Station, New Haven, CT | 0 changesdirect | |
130 Northeast Regional · 56 Vermonter | 11:30 Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 6h41 | 18:11 Union Station, New Haven, CT | 1 change | |
172 Northeast Regional | 12:10 Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 5h34 | 17:44 Union Station, New Haven, CT | 0 changesdirect | |
56 Vermonter | 13:10 Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 5h01 | 18:11 Union Station, New Haven, CT | 0 changesdirect | |
86 Northeast Regional · 486 Valley Flyer | 13:50 Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 6h02 | 19:52 New Haven, CT | 1 change | |
86 Northeast Regional | 13:50 Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 5h29 | 19:19 Union Station, New Haven, CT | 0 changesdirect | |
2162 Acela | 14:30 Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 4h39 | 19:09 Union Station, New Haven, CT | 0 changesdirect | |
174 Northeast Regional | 15:35 Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 5h36 | 21:11 Union Station, New Haven, CT | 0 changesdirect | |
134 Northeast Regional · 184 Northeast Regional | 17:05 Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 6h56 | 00:01 Union Station, New Haven, CT | 1 change | |
2166 Acela | 18:00 Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 4h34 | 22:34 Union Station, New Haven, CT | 0 changesdirect | |
184 Northeast Regional | 18:25 Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 5h36 | 00:01 Union Station, New Haven, CT | 0 changesdirect | |
2168 Acela | 19:00 Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 4h39 | 23:39 Union Station, New Haven, CT | 0 changesdirect | |
94 Northeast Regional | 19:05 Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 5h20 | 00:25 Union Station, New Haven, CT | 0 changesdirect | |
94 Northeast Regional · 494 Valley Flyer | 19:05 Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 5h42 | 00:47 New Haven, CT | 1 change | |
148 Northeast Regional | 19:55 Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 5h37 | 01:32 Union Station, New Haven, CT | 0 changesdirect | |
148 Northeast Regional | 19:55 Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 6h08 | 02:03 New Haven, CT | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Washington, DC to New Haven, CT
Trains from Washington, DC to New Haven, CT run on average 24 times per day, taking around 5h 13m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £43 but you can travel from only £29 by flight.
There are 19 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 03:20, the last at 22:00. The fastest train covers the 440 km distance in 5h 6m.
Distance 440 km |
Average train duration 5h 13m |
Cheapest ticket price £43 |
Trains per day 24 |
Direct trains 19 |
Fastest train 5h 6m |
First train 03:20 |
Last train 22:00 |
Train companies: Amtrak, Amtrak Acela from Washington, DC to New Haven, CT trainsAmtrak, Amtrak Acela trains will get you between Washington, DC and New Haven, CT from £29. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Washington, DC to New Haven, CT train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Washington, DC to New Haven, CT 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 New Haven, CT, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Washington, DC and New Haven, CT
- 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
- 5:00 AM - 11:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- Parking is available 24/7 with both short-term and long-term options.
- Union League Cafe
- Zinc New Haven
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps.
- $0.50
- The Study at Yale
- Omni New Haven Hotel at Yale
- New Haven Hotel
- Located in the main hall
- Avis
- Budget
- Enterprise
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platforms for Amtrak and Metro-North services
- Hall 2: ticketing and waiting area
- Hall 3: access to parking and car rental services
- Bus: CTtransit New Haven routes
- Amtrak: Northeast Regional, Acela Express
- Metro-North Railroad: New Haven Line
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