Busbud recommends taking the bus from Washington to New Haven
Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach New Haven. The journey takes about 9 hours 35 minutes and with fares starting at just $37, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Based on 5411 reviews, the company was rated 4.1 stars on Busbud. Travelers were especially satisfied with the seats and the ticket access but often complained with the wifi. Amtrak ticket prices on this trip start at $42
FlixBus Washington New Haven recent customer reviews
I wasn't the one who took the trip it was booked for someone else. To my knowledge they had no problems and enjoyed the trip.
5 out of 5 stars
Atiat L.
Unfortunately, experience is coloured by the lateness and inability to reach destination on time. I'm a tourist and had booked another bus to leave 3 hours after original arrival time for a day trip, however, I finally arrived in New Haven at 12pm, a whole 5 hours later than what was advertised. I don't think this is fair or tolerable, especially when no reason for the delay was given and no one seemed to know.
1 out of 5 stars
Abiodun O.
I arrived at the ticketing booth, already having booked and printed out my ticket at home, and asked for the bag tag. The woman behind the counter was reluctant to give me the bag tag, citing that she "didn't even know if the bus would show up". She told me "the buses are all late, some 1 hour, some 5 hours". I asked her how late my bus was, and she told me she didn't know. This was the worst customer service encounter I have had while travelling in the USA for the last month, and putting aside the fact that the bus was late, the lady was extremely rude and made the experience even more unbearable. After waiting in the line for an hour I found that the train was departing downstairs (on time!) and so had to buy a ticket for the train because I had commitments in New Haven which I had to get to, and couldn't risk my bus being 5 hours late....
I was overall very disappointed with the service of Greyhound today, and am very reluctant to continue to travel with Greyhound on my other bookings.... I hope there will not be a repeat of today's events.
Based on 14 reviews, the company was rated 4.5 stars on Busbud. Travelers were especially satisfied with the staff and the seats but often complained with the value for money. Amtrak Acela ticket prices on this trip start at $101
FlixBus Washington New Haven recent customer reviews
I wasn't the one who took the trip it was booked for someone else. To my knowledge they had no problems and enjoyed the trip.
5 out of 5 stars
Atiat L.
Unfortunately, experience is coloured by the lateness and inability to reach destination on time. I'm a tourist and had booked another bus to leave 3 hours after original arrival time for a day trip, however, I finally arrived in New Haven at 12pm, a whole 5 hours later than what was advertised. I don't think this is fair or tolerable, especially when no reason for the delay was given and no one seemed to know.
1 out of 5 stars
Abiodun O.
I arrived at the ticketing booth, already having booked and printed out my ticket at home, and asked for the bag tag. The woman behind the counter was reluctant to give me the bag tag, citing that she "didn't even know if the bus would show up". She told me "the buses are all late, some 1 hour, some 5 hours". I asked her how late my bus was, and she told me she didn't know. This was the worst customer service encounter I have had while travelling in the USA for the last month, and putting aside the fact that the bus was late, the lady was extremely rude and made the experience even more unbearable. After waiting in the line for an hour I found that the train was departing downstairs (on time!) and so had to buy a ticket for the train because I had commitments in New Haven which I had to get to, and couldn't risk my bus being 5 hours late....
I was overall very disappointed with the service of Greyhound today, and am very reluctant to continue to travel with Greyhound on my other bookings.... I hope there will not be a repeat of today's events.
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Frequently asked questions for your trip Washington, DC, US - New Haven, CT
How much does a train ticket from Washington to New Haven cost?
The average train ticket price from Washington to New Haven is $74. The best way to find train tickets from Washington to New Haven is to book your tickets as early as possible. Prices tend to rise as your travel date approaches, so book in advance to secure the best prices!
How long is the train trip from Washington to New Haven?
A train trip between Washington and New Haven is around 5h 39m, although the fastest train will take about 4h 38m. This is the time it takes to travel the 274 miles that separates the two cities.
How many daily trains are there between Washington and New Haven?
The number of trains from Washington to New Haven can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 21. Some trains are direct while others have layovers. Simplify your train trip from Washington to New Haven by comparing and selecting the train that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.
Which train companies travel from Washington to New Haven?
When taking the train from Washington to New Haven, you can travel comfortably and safely with Amtrak, Amtrak Acela.
Find cheapest prices for trains
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
Best price found
08/19
$100
08/20
$141
Today
$237
08/22
$187
08/23
$141
08/24
$141
08/25
$70
08/26
$69
The cheapest trip from Washington, DC, US to New Haven, CT was searched and found on Aug 26, 2025 with a price of $69
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 $69 to $717 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 $69 which is on 2025-08-26.
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.
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Whether you take a regional or high-speed train to New Haven, you’ll help reduce the environmental impact and carbon footprint of your trip. As you watch the landscapes unfold before your eyes, you can tell yourself that with this choice, you are making sure they remain protected.
By choosing the train between Washington and New Haven, you emit up to 30 times less CO2 than for the same journey made by plane or car!
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Did you know?
The longest train journey in the world is between Europe and Asia. This long journey starts from Porto in Portugal and crosses the whole European continent to reach Hanoi in Vietnam in 12 days while traveling more than 17,000 km.
Railway companies played a major role as early as 1883 in the use of time zones as we know them today.
Some trains in Sweden can recover more than a fifth of the energy they use by braking. This is especially true with ore trains as they descend from Narvik to Kiruna.
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