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

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Next departures from Washington to New Haven on 12 December
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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 25 minutes and with fares starting at just R 686, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

30bus per day
9h 25mAverage duration
438 kmDistance
11kgCO₂ emissions
Average priceR 686 - R 3 505Average duration9h 25m
11kg CO₂e
Average priceR 720 - R 13 624Average duration5h 36m
40kg CO₂e

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 differ at the time of your trip.

  1. How much is the train ticket from Washington to New Haven?

    The cheapest train tickets from Washington to New Haven start from R 720. The average price for this train route is around R 2 599. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for a better chance to secure the lowest possible price.

  2. 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 438 km. The quickest train can get you there in 4h 33m and is operated by Amtrak Acela.

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

    Several major train operators serve this route, with 30 trains available per day, including services from Amtrak, Amtrak Acela.

  4. 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.

  5. 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.

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

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

  7. Which train operator offers 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.

  8. 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.

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R 900
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R 675
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R 900
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Washington, DC, US to New Haven, CT was searched and found on 16 Dec 2025 with a price of R 675

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 R 675 to R 9 096 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 R 675, which is on 2025-12-16.

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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