How much does a train ticket cost from Washington to Stamford?

The cheapest train tickets from Washington to Stamford start from €34. The average price for this train route is around €96. 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 Stamford?

The average train journey time from Washington to Stamford is 4h 33m, covering a distance of 380 km. The fastest train gets you there in 3h 45m and is operated by Amtrak Acela .

Which train operators serve the Washington to Stamford route?

Several major train operators run on this route with 17 trains available per day, including services from Amtrak , Amtrak Acela .

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

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

Which is the best train operator from Washington to Stamford?

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 15 reviews.

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

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 Stamford?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual train operator on this route is Amtrak Acela , with a punctuality rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars.

Which train operator has the cleanest trains from Washington to Stamford?

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 Stamford from €32 | Refundable Tickets

Next train departures

Next departures from Washington to Stamford on 23 January
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	14:55	Union Station	4h 40m	19:35	Stamford Station	Cheapest
Train	09:30	Union Station	3h 45m	13:15	Stamford Station	Fastest
Train	07:10	Union Station	4h 36m	11:46	Stamford Station	No tags
Train	09:30	Union Station	3h 45m	13:15	Stamford Station	No tags
Train	07:10	Union Station	4h 36m	11:46	Stamford Station	No tags

Next departures from Washington to Stamford on 24 January
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	06:20	Union Station	4h 26m	10:46	Stamford Station	Cheapest
Train	11:00	Union Station	3h 46m	14:46	Stamford Station	Fastest
Train	05:25	Union Station	4h 29m	09:54	Stamford Station	No tags
Train	08:40	Union Station	4h 1m	12:41	Stamford Station	No tags
Train	05:25	Union Station	4h 29m	09:54	Stamford Station	No tags

Next departures from Washington to Stamford on 25 January
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	22:00	Union Station	8h 33m	06:33	Stamford Station	Cheapest
Train	11:00	Union Station	3h 46m	14:46	Stamford Station	Fastest
Train	05:25	Union Station	4h 29m	09:54	Stamford Station	No tags
Train	07:50	Union Station	4h 4m	11:54	Stamford Station	No tags
Train	05:25	Union Station	4h 29m	09:54	Stamford Station	No tags

Next departures from Washington to Stamford on 26 January
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	22:00	Union Station	8h 33m	06:33	Stamford Station	Cheapest
Train	05:00	Union Station	3h 45m	08:45	Stamford Station	Fastest
Train	05:00	Union Station	3h 45m	08:45	Stamford Station	No tags
Train	07:10	Union Station	4h 36m	11:46	Stamford Station	No tags
Train	07:10	Union Station	4h 36m	11:46	Stamford Station	No tags

Next departures from Washington to Stamford on 27 January
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	22:00	Union Station	8h 33m	06:33	Stamford Station	Cheapest
Train	05:00	Union Station	3h 45m	08:45	Stamford Station	Fastest
Train	05:00	Union Station	3h 45m	08:45	Stamford Station	No tags
Train	07:10	Union Station	4h 36m	11:46	Stamford Station	No tags
Train	07:10	Union Station	4h 36m	11:46	Stamford Station	No tags

Next departures from Washington to Stamford on 28 January
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	22:00	Union Station	8h 33m	06:33	Stamford Station	Cheapest
Train	05:00	Union Station	3h 45m	08:45	Stamford Station	Fastest
Train	05:00	Union Station	3h 45m	08:45	Stamford Station	No tags
Train	07:10	Union Station	4h 36m	11:46	Stamford Station	No tags
Train	07:10	Union Station	4h 36m	11:46	Stamford Station	No tags

Next departures from Washington to Stamford on 29 January
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	22:00	Union Station	8h 33m	06:33	Stamford Station	Cheapest
Train	05:00	Union Station	3h 45m	08:45	Stamford Station	Fastest
Train	05:00	Union Station	3h 45m	08:45	Stamford Station	No tags
Train	07:10	Union Station	4h 36m	11:46	Stamford Station	No tags
Train	07:10	Union Station	4h 36m	11:46	Stamford Station	No tags

Next departures from Washington to Stamford on 30 January
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	22:00	Union Station	8h 33m	06:33	Stamford Station	Cheapest
Train	05:00	Union Station	3h 45m	08:45	Stamford Station	Fastest
Train	05:00	Union Station	3h 45m	08:45	Stamford Station	No tags
Train	07:10	Union Station	4h 36m	11:46	Stamford Station	No tags
Train	07:10	Union Station	4h 36m	11:46	Stamford Station	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 11:28 EST.

Compare 2 ways to travel from Washington to Stamford

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the Train stands out as a good way to reach Stamford. The journey takes about 4 hours 33 minutes and with fares starting at just €34, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

17train per day

4h 33mAverage duration

380 kmDistance

35kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average price€31 - €130	Average duration11h 45m	CO₂ emissions 9kg CO₂e
Train	Average price€34 - €507	Average duration4h 33m	CO₂ emissions 35kg CO₂e

Where are the popular train stations and stops in Washington, DC, US and Stamford, CT, US?

Washington, DC, US

A
Union Station
6 Union Station Dr NE, Washington, DC 20002, USA
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Stamford, CT, US

A
Stamford Station
48 Station Pl, Stamford, CT 06902, USA
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Train Companies

Amtrak

4/55,749 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

WiFi3.6

Amtrak Acela

4.5/515 reviews

Staff5

Timeliness4.7

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 Stamford, CT, US 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 Stamford?
The cheapest train tickets from Washington to Stamford start from €34. The average price for this train route is around €96. 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 Stamford?
The average train journey time from Washington to Stamford is 4h 33m, covering a distance of 380 km. The fastest train gets you there in 3h 45m and is operated by Amtrak Acela.
Which train operators serve the Washington to Stamford route?
Several major train operators run on this route with 17 trains available per day, including services from Amtrak, Amtrak Acela.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Washington to Stamford?
The earliest train from Washington to Stamford departs at 05:00. And the latest train departs at 22:00.
Which is the best train operator from Washington to Stamford?
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 15 reviews.
Which train operator has the best Wi-Fi from Washington to Stamford?
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 Stamford?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual train operator on this route is Amtrak Acela, with a punctuality rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars.
Which train operator has the cleanest trains from Washington to Stamford?
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

21/01

€57

22/01

€81

Today

€115

24/01

€81

25/01

€42

26/01

€32

27/01

€32

28/01

€42

The cheapest trip from Washington, DC, US to Stamford, CT, US was searched and found on 26 Jan 2026 with a price of €32

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 Stamford, CT, US as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from €32 to €661 for a train ticket from Washington, DC, US to Stamford, CT, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at €32, which is on 2026-01-26.

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.