Train from New Haven, CT to Washington, DC, US: Tickets & Timetables

Next train departures

Next departures from New Haven to Washington on 11 December
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Union Station
Union StationCheapestFastest
AmtrakTrain
Union Station
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Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 12:52 EST.

Compare 2 ways to travel from New Haven to Washington

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Washington. The journey takes about 9 hours 40 minutes and with fares starting at just £34, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

22bus per day
9h 40mAverage duration
264 milesDistance
11kgCO₂ emissions
Average price£34 - £167Average duration9h 40m
11kg CO₂e
Average price£32 - £667Average duration5h 38m
40kg CO₂e

Frequently asked questions about travelling from New Haven, CT to Washington, DC, US by train

Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your journey.

  1. How much does a train ticket cost from New Haven to Washington?

    The cheapest train tickets from New Haven to Washington start from £32. The average price for this train route is around £150. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.

  2. How long is the train journey from New Haven to Washington?

    The average train journey time from New Haven to Washington is 5h 38m, covering a distance of 272 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 4h 37m and is operated by Amtrak Acela.

  3. Which train operators serve the New Haven to Washington route?

    Several major train operators run on this route with 32 trains available per day, including services from Amtrak, Amtrak Acela.

  4. What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from New Haven to Washington?

    The earliest train from New Haven to Washington departs at 05:34. And the latest train departs at 21:10.

  5. Which is the best train operator from New Haven to Washington?

    According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated train operator on this route is Amtrak Acela, with an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars based on 14 reviews.

  6. Which train operator has the best Wi-Fi from New Haven to Washington?

    According to reviews on Busbud, the train operator Amtrak Acela has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 4.0.

  7. Which train operator has the most punctual service from New Haven to Washington?

    According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual train operator on this route is Amtrak Acela, with a punctuality rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars.

  8. Which train operator has the cleanest trains from New Haven to Washington?

    According to Busbud traveller reviews, the train operator with the cleanest trains on this route is Amtrak, with a cleanliness rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars.

Find cheapest prices for trains

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found
09/12
£87
10/12
£77
Today
£110
12/12
No data
13/12
£40
14/12
£54
15/12
£40
16/12
£43
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from New Haven, CT to Washington, DC, US was searched and found on 13 Dec 2025 with a price of £40

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from New Haven, CT to Washington, DC, US as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from £40 to £620 for a train ticket from New Haven, CT to Washington, DC, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £40, which is on 2025-12-13.

Usually Amtrak Acela will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.

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