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

The cheapest train tickets from New Haven to Washington start from $42. The average price for this train route is around $195. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

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

The average train ride duration from New Haven to Washington is 5h 38m, covering a distance of 272 miles (438 km). The quickest train can get you there in 4h 37m and is operated by Amtrak Acela .

Which train operators service the New Haven to Washington route?

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

What is the earliest and latest departure time for the train from New Haven to Washington?

The earliest train departs from New Haven to Washington at 5:34am. And the latest train departs at 9:10pm.

What 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.

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

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

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

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most timely 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 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.

Train New Haven to Washington from $39 | Refundable Tickets

Previously seen trips

Next departures for New Haven to Washington on December 12
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	4:39pm	Union Station	5h 23m	10:02pm	Union Station	No tags
Train	5:47pm	Union Station	5h 20m	11:07pm	Union Station	No tags
Train	6:20pm	Union Station	4h 49m	11:09pm	Union Station	No tags
Train	8:55pm	State Street Station	9h 34m	6:29am	Union Station	No tags
Train	9:10pm	Union Station	9h 19m	6:29am	Union Station	No tags

Compare 2 ways to go from New Haven to Washington

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Washington. The journey takes about 9 hours 40 minutes and with fares starting at just $44, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

22bus per day

9h 40mAverage Duration

264 milesDistance

11kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$44 - $218	Average Duration9h 40m	CO₂ emissions 11kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$42 - $871	Average Duration5h 38m	CO₂ emissions 40kg CO₂e

Train Companies

Amtrak

4/55,638 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

Amtrak Acela

4.5/514 reviews

Staff5

Timeliness4.6

Cleanliness4.3

Wifi4

Train and bus companies in US:Amtrak, Trenitalia, Renfe, VIA Rail Canada, Amtrak Acela, NS Nederlandse Spoorwegen, Iryo

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

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

How much is the train ticket from New Haven to Washington?
The cheapest train tickets from New Haven to Washington start from $42. The average price for this train route is around $195. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from New Haven to Washington?
The average train ride duration from New Haven to Washington is 5h 38m, covering a distance of 272 miles (438 km). The quickest train can get you there in 4h 37m and is operated by Amtrak Acela.
Which train operators service the New Haven to Washington route?
Several major train operators operate on this route with 32 trains available per day, including services from Amtrak, Amtrak Acela.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the train from New Haven to Washington?
The earliest train departs from New Haven to Washington at 5:34am. And the latest train departs at 9:10pm.
What 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.
Which train operator has the best Wi-Fi from New Haven to Washington?
Based on reviews on Busbud, the train operator Amtrak Acela has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 4.0.
Which train operator has the most timely service from New Haven to Washington?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most timely 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 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

12/09

$113

12/10

$100

Today

$143

12/12

No data

12/13

$52

12/14

$70

12/15

$52

12/16

$55

The cheapest trip from New Haven, CT to Washington, DC, US was searched and found on Dec 13, 2025 with a price of $52

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 $52 to $809 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 $52 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.