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

The cheapest train tickets from Washington to New Haven start from £33. The average price for this train route is around £84. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.

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

The average train journey time from Washington to New Haven is 5h 36m, covering a distance of 272 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 4h 33m and is operated by Amtrak Acela .

Which train operators serve the Washington to New Haven route?

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

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

The earliest train from Washington to New Haven departs at 05:00. And the latest train departs at 22:00.

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

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.

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

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

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

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.

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

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.

Train Washington to New Haven from £31 | Refundable Tickets

Next train departures

Next departures from Washington to New Haven on 27 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	16:25	Union Station	5h 14m	21:39	Union Station	CheapestFastest
Train	15:25	Union Station	5h 17m	20:42	Union Station	No tags
Train	15:25	Union Station	5h 17m	20:42	Union Station	No tags
Train	16:25	Union Station	5h 14m	21:39	Union Station	No tags
Train	22:00	Union Station	9h 24m	07:24	Union Station	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 14:18 EST.

Compare 2 ways to travel from Washington to New Haven

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach New Haven. The journey takes about 9 hours 35 minutes and with fares starting at just £22, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

29bus per day

9h 35mAverage duration

264 milesDistance

11kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average price£22 - £126	Average duration9h 35m	CO₂ emissions 11kg CO₂e
Train	Average price£33 - £611	Average duration5h 36m	CO₂ emissions 40kg CO₂e

Train Companies

Amtrak

4/55,608 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

WiFi3.6

Amtrak Acela

4.5/514 reviews

Staff5

Timeliness4.6

Cleanliness4.3

WiFi4

US train companies: Amtrak, Trenitalia, Renfe, VIA Rail Canada, Amtrak Acela, NS Nederlandse Spoorwegen, Iryo

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

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

How much does a train ticket cost from Washington to New Haven?
The cheapest train tickets from Washington to New Haven start from £33. The average price for this train route is around £84. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Washington to New Haven?
The average train journey time from Washington to New Haven is 5h 36m, covering a distance of 272 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 4h 33m and is operated by Amtrak Acela.
Which train operators serve the Washington to New Haven route?
Several major train operators run on this route with 32 trains available per day, including services from Amtrak, Amtrak Acela.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Washington to New Haven?
The earliest train from Washington to New Haven departs at 05:00. And the latest train departs at 22:00.
Which is the best train operator from Washington to New Haven?
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.
Which train operator has the best Wi-Fi from Washington to New Haven?
According to reviews on Busbud, the train operator Amtrak Acela has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 4.0.
Which train operator has the most punctual service from Washington to New Haven?
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.
Which train operator has the cleanest trains from Washington to New Haven?
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

25/11

£219

26/11

£145

Today

£78

28/11

No data

29/11

No data

30/11

£110

01/12

£78

02/12

£31

The cheapest trip from Washington, DC, US to New Haven, CT was searched and found on 2 Dec 2025 with a price of £31

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

You can expect to pay from £31 to £589 for a train ticket from Washington, DC, US to New Haven, CT based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £31, which is on 2025-12-02.

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.