The cheapest and fastest trains from Washington Union Station, Washington, DC to New Haven
Cheapest price
$162
Average price
$236
Fastest journey
4 h 41 m
Average duration
5 h 7 m
Trains per day
22
Distance
438 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Washington Union Station, Washington, DC to New Haven is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Washington Union Station, Washington, DC to New Haven will cost around $236 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $162.
Of the 22 trains that leave Washington Union Station, Washington, DC for New Haven on Sat, Apr 04, 16 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sat, Apr 04 the direct trains cover the 438 km distance in an average of 5 h 7 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 4 h 41 m .
On Sat, Apr 04 the slowest trains will take 5 h 20 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.
140 Northeast Regional12:25 PM5h46Washington Union Station, Washington, DC6:11 PMUnion Station, New Haven, CT$1621One-way0 transfers
146 Northeast Regional4:25 PM5h14Washington Union Station, Washington, DC9:39 PMUnion Station, New Haven, CT$1621One-way0 transfers
168 Northeast Regional3:25 PM5h17Washington Union Station, Washington, DC8:42 PMUnion Station, New Haven, CT$1621One-way0 transfers
194 Northeast Regional1:05 PM5h39Washington Union Station, Washington, DC6:44 PMUnion Station, New Haven, CT$1621One-way0 transfers
66 Northeast Regional10:00 PM9h24Washington Union Station, Washington, DC7:24 AMUnion Station, New Haven, CT$1621One-way0 transfers
2252 Acela11:00 AM4h41Washington Union Station, Washington, DC3:41 PMUnion Station, New Haven, CT$3871One-way0 transfers
2248 NextGen Acela7:50 AM5h05Washington Union Station, Washington, DC12:55 PMUnion Station, New Haven, CT$3871One-way0 transfers
146 Northeast Regional4:25 PM5h14Washington Union Station, Washington, DC9:39 PMUnion Station, New Haven, CT$1621One-way0 transfers
168 Northeast Regional3:25 PM5h17Washington Union Station, Washington, DC8:42 PMUnion Station, New Haven, CT$1621One-way0 transfers
88 Northeast Regional11:25 AM5h20Washington Union Station, Washington, DC4:45 PMUnion Station, New Haven, CT$2141One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare bus, train, and flight for Washington Union Station, Washington, DC to New Haven
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Washington Union Station, Washington, DC to New Haven among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $53. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 16m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $53, and a flight costs an average of $81.
Distance: 272 miles (438 km)
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$108 Average price | $65 Average price Cheapest | $275 Average price |
5h 53m Average total duration 5h 23m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 18m Average total duration 7h 48m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 16m Average total duration Fastest 1h 16m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Washington Union Station, Washington, DC to New Haven train times
The table below shows live departures for Washington Union Station, Washington, DC to New Haven trains for tomorrow, Friday, April 3. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
160 Northeast Regional · 460 Amtrak Hartford Line | 9:20 AM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 5h42 | 3:02 PM New Haven | 1 transfer | |
160 Northeast Regional | 9:20 AM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 5h33 | 2:53 PM Union Station, New Haven, CT | 0 transfersDirect | |
162 Northeast Regional | 10:20 AM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 5h25 | 3:45 PM Union Station, New Haven, CT | 0 transfersDirect | |
98 Silver Meteor · 164 Northeast Regional | 11:20 AM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 7h24 | 6:44 PM Union Station, New Haven, CT | 1 transfer | |
98 Silver Meteor · 164 Northeast Regional · 464 Amtrak Hartford Line | 11:20 AM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 7h42 | 7:02 PM New Haven | 2 transfers | |
54 Vermonter · 464 Amtrak Hartford Line | 11:30 AM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 7h32 | 7:02 PM New Haven | 1 transfer | |
54 Vermonter | 11:30 AM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 5h45 | 5:15 PM Union Station, New Haven, CT | 0 transfersDirect | |
2248 NextGen Acela | 11:50 AM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 5h05 | 4:55 PM Union Station, New Haven, CT | 0 transfersDirect | |
152 Northeast Regional | 12:22 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 5h39 | 6:01 PM Union Station, New Haven, CT | 0 transfersDirect | |
164 Northeast Regional | 1:10 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 5h34 | 6:44 PM Union Station, New Haven, CT | 0 transfersDirect | |
164 Northeast Regional · 464 Amtrak Hartford Line | 1:10 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 5h52 | 7:02 PM New Haven | 1 transfer | |
82 Northeast Regional | 2:20 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 5h33 | 7:53 PM Union Station, New Haven, CT | 0 transfersDirect | |
2252 Acela | 3:00 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 4h41 | 7:41 PM Union Station, New Haven, CT | 0 transfersDirect | |
88 Northeast Regional · 488 Valley Flyer | 3:25 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 5h37 | 9:02 PM New Haven | 1 transfer | |
88 Northeast Regional | 3:25 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 5h20 | 8:45 PM Union Station, New Haven, CT | 0 transfersDirect | |
140 Northeast Regional | 4:25 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 5h46 | 10:11 PM Union Station, New Haven, CT | 0 transfersDirect | |
140 Northeast Regional | 4:25 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 6h17 | 10:42 PM New Haven | 0 transfersDirect | |
194 Northeast Regional | 5:05 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 5h39 | 10:44 PM Union Station, New Haven, CT | 0 transfersDirect | |
168 Northeast Regional | 7:25 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 5h17 | 12:42 AM Union Station, New Haven, CT | 0 transfersDirect | |
146 Northeast Regional | 8:25 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 5h14 | 1:39 AM Union Station, New Haven, CT | 0 transfersDirect | |
146 Northeast Regional | 8:25 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 5h46 | 2:11 AM New Haven | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Washington Union Station, Washington, DC to New Haven
Trains from Washington Union Station, Washington, DC to New Haven run on average 23 times per day, taking around 5h 23m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $56 (€46) but you can travel from only $53 (€43) by bus.
There are 17 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 03:00, the last at 22:05. The fastest train covers the 272 miles (438 km) distance in 5h 35m.
Distance 272 miles (438 km) |
Average train duration 5h 23m |
Cheapest ticket price $56 (€46) |
Trains per day 23 |
Direct trains 17 |
Fastest train 5h 35m |
First train 3:00 AM |
Last train 10:05 PM |
Train companies: Amtrak from Washington Union Station, Washington, DC to New Haven trainsAmtrak trains will get you between Washington Union Station, Washington, DC and New Haven from $53 (€43). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Trains from Washington Union Station, Washington, DC to New Haven
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Washington Union Station, Washington, DC to New Haven 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, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Washington Union Station, Washington, DC to New Haven
- 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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