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Compare train, bus, 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 bus with prices starting from $32. 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 bus costs an average of $32, and a train costs an average of $43.
Distance: 273 miles (440 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight |
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$111 Average price | $58 Average price Cheapest | $97 Average price |
5h 42m Average total duration 5h 12m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 21m Average total duration 6h 51m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 13m Average total duration Fastest 1h 13m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.4 - 1.1kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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How to get from Washington, DC to New Haven, CT by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Washington, DC to New Haven, CT is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus3:00 PM7h15Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station10:15 PMNew Haven, Union Avenue (Union Station Parking Garage), CT$891One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
FlixBus3:00 PM7h15Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station10:15 PMNew Haven, Union Avenue (Union Station Parking Garage), CT$891One-way0 transfers
Fastest
2252 Acela11:00 AM4h41Washington Union Station, Washington, DC3:41 PMUnion Station, New Haven, CT$5241One-way0 transfers
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88 Northeast Regional11:25 AM5h20Washington Union Station, Washington, DC4:45 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
140 Northeast Regional12:25 PM5h46Washington Union Station, Washington, DC6:11 PMUnion Station, New Haven, CT$1621One-way0 transfers
PPB 8720 · BZ 02209:50 AM7h00Washington, Union Station Bus Terminal, DC4:50 PMNew Haven, Union Ave (Union Station)$1001One-way1 transfer
PPB 8730 · BZ 023212:10 PM8h15Washington, Union Station Bus Terminal, DC8:25 PMNew Haven, Union Ave (Union Station)$1001One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus1:00 PM7h55Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station8:55 PMNew Haven, Union Avenue (Union Station Parking Garage), CT$1051One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Washington, DC to New Haven, CT:
A flight is $11 (€9) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Washington, DC to New Haven, CT costing on average $32 (€26).
A flight is $22 (€18) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Washington, DC to New Haven, CT costing on average $43 (€35).
Other travel options to New Haven, CT take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 12m.
Bus takes on average 6h 45m.
- Around 25 trains per day.
- Around 12 buses per day.
- Around 1 flights per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Washington, DC and New Haven, CT as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Dulles International Airport and arrive in New Haven.
- Trains mostly depart from Washington Union Station, Washington, DC and arrive in Union Station, New Haven, CT.
- Buses mostly depart from Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station and arrive in New Haven, Union Avenue (Union Station Parking Garage), CT.
- Travel with Avelo Airlines to go to New Haven, CT by flight.
- Travel with FlixBus, Greyhound to go to New Haven, CT by bus.
- Travel with Amtrak, Amtrak to go to New Haven, CT by train.
- 1 direct flights per day with Avelo Airlines.
- 2 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
- 19 direct trains per day with Amtrak, Amtrak.
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