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

The cheapest train tickets from Washington to New Haven start from $42. The average price for this train route is around $151. 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 Washington to New Haven?

The average train ride duration from Washington to New Haven is 5h 36m, covering a distance of 272 miles (438 km). The quickest train can get you there in 4h 33m and is operated by Amtrak Acela .

Which train operators service the Washington to New Haven route?

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

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

The earliest train departs from Washington to New Haven at 5:00am. And the latest train departs at 10:00pm.

What 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?

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 Washington to New Haven?

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 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 $39 | Refundable Tickets

Previously seen trips

Next departures for Washington to New Haven on December 11
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	3:20pm	Union Station	5h 22m	8:42pm	Union Station	No tags
Train	3:20pm	Union Station	7h 7m	10:27pm	State Street Station	No tags
Train	4:20pm	Union Station	5h 19m	9:39pm	Union Station	No tags
Train	4:20pm	Union Station	5h 36m	9:56pm	State Street Station	No tags
Train	10:00pm	Union Station	8h 24m	7:24am	Union Station	No tags

Compare 2 ways to go from Washington to New Haven

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach New Haven. The journey takes about 9 hours 25 minutes and with fares starting at just $40, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

30bus per day

9h 25mAverage Duration

272 milesDistance

11kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$40 - $203	Average Duration9h 25m	CO₂ emissions 11kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$42 - $788	Average Duration5h 36m	CO₂ emissions 40kg CO₂e

Train Companies

Amtrak

4/55,637 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 Washington, DC, US to New Haven, CT 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 Washington to New Haven?
The cheapest train tickets from Washington to New Haven start from $42. The average price for this train route is around $151. 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 Washington to New Haven?
The average train ride duration from Washington to New Haven is 5h 36m, covering a distance of 272 miles (438 km). The quickest train can get you there in 4h 33m and is operated by Amtrak Acela.
Which train operators service the Washington to New Haven route?
Several major train operators operate on this route with 30 trains available per day, including services from Amtrak, Amtrak Acela.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the train from Washington to New Haven?
The earliest train departs from Washington to New Haven at 5:00am. And the latest train departs at 10:00pm.
What 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?
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 Washington to New Haven?
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 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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The cheapest trip from Washington, DC, US to New Haven, CT was searched and found on Dec 16, 2025 with a price of $39

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 $39 to $526 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 $39 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.