The cheapest and fastest trains from Darien, CT to Washington, DC
Cheapest price
$334
Average price
$641
Fastest journey
4 h 5 m
Average duration
4 h 15 m
Trains per day
11
Distance
389 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Darien, CT to Washington, DC is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Darien, CT to Washington, DC will cost around $641 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $334.
It's difficult to get from Darien, CT to Washington, DC without transferring at least once.
6:09 AM5h32Darien, CT11:41 AMWashington, DC$3341One-way1 transfer
9:52 AM5h12Darien, CT3:04 PMWashington, DC$3341One-way1 transfer
12:16 PM5h09Darien, CT5:25 PMWashington, DC$3341One-way1 transfer
2:46 PM4h42Darien, CT7:28 PMWashington, DC$3341One-way1 transfer
7:23 AM4h28Darien, CT11:51 AMWashington, DC$8171One-way1 transfer
8:42 AM4h05Darien, CT12:47 PMWashington, DC$8171One-way1 transfer
11:46 AM4h12Darien, CT3:58 PMWashington, DC$8171One-way1 transfer
3:40 PM4h13Darien, CT7:53 PMWashington, DC$8171One-way1 transfer
4:39 PM4h17Darien, CT8:56 PMWashington, DC$8171One-way1 transfer
7:23 AM4h28Darien, CT11:51 AMWashington, DC$8171One-way1 transfer
Travel Information
Compare train, bus, and flight for Darien, CT to Washington, DC
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Darien, CT to Washington, DC among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $67. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 44m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $67, and a flight costs an average of $218.
Distance: 241 miles (389 km)
Compare train with
Most popular Train | Flight | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$145 Average price | $218 Average price | $67 Average price Cheapest | $55 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 30m Average total duration 5h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 44m Average total duration Fastest 1h 44m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 10h 55m Average total duration 10h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 11m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Darien, CT to Washington, DC:
A bus is $78 (€63) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Darien, CT to Washington, DC costing on average $145 (€117).
A bus is $151 (€122) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Darien, CT to Washington, DC costing on average $218 (€176).
Other travel options to Washington, DC take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 0m.
Bus takes on average 10h 25m.
You'll arrive about 11m sooner (5h 0m by train vs 5h 11m by car). Tickets start at around $145 (€117) compared to roughly $55 (€44) in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
Live departures
Darien, CT to Washington, DC train times
The table below shows live departures for Darien, CT to Washington, DC trains for today, Tuesday, May 19. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 7:23 AM Darien, CT | 4h28 | 11:51 AM Washington, DC | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 8:42 AM Darien, CT | 4h05 | 12:47 PM Washington, DC | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 8:53 AM Darien, CT | 5h00 | 1:53 PM Washington, DC | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 9:52 AM Darien, CT | 5h12 | 3:04 PM Washington, DC | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 11:46 AM Darien, CT | 4h12 | 3:58 PM Washington, DC | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 12:16 PM Darien, CT | 5h09 | 5:25 PM Washington, DC | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 1:19 PM Darien, CT | 4h34 | 5:53 PM Washington, DC | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 2:46 PM Darien, CT | 4h42 | 7:28 PM Washington, DC | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 3:40 PM Darien, CT | 4h13 | 7:53 PM Washington, DC | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 4:39 PM Darien, CT | 4h17 | 8:56 PM Washington, DC | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 6:20 PM Darien, CT | 4h47 | 11:07 PM Washington, DC | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 6:40 PM Darien, CT | 4h29 | 11:09 PM Washington, DC | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 8:46 PM Darien, CT | 10h08 | 6:54 AM Washington, DC | 1 transfer | |
| Wednesday, May 20 | |||||
![]() | 6:09 AM Darien, CT | 5h32 | 11:41 AM Washington, DC | 1 transfer | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Darien, CT to Washington, DC
Trains from Darien, CT to Washington, DC run on average 43 times per day, taking around 5h 0m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $145 (€117) but you can travel from only $67 (€54) by bus.
There are 35 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 03:20, the last at 22:16. The fastest train covers the 241 miles (389 km) distance in 4h 25m.
Distance 241 miles (389 km) |
Average train duration 5h 0m |
Cheapest ticket price $145 (€117) |
Trains per day 43 |
Direct trains 35 |
Fastest train 4h 25m |
First train 3:20 AM |
Last train 10:16 PM |
Cheapest Month Jun |
Cheapest Day Sun |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jul - Sep |
Best time to book 21 days |
Train companies: Amtrak, Metro-North Railroad (MNR) from Darien, CT to Washington, DC trainsAmtrak, Metro-North Railroad (MNR) trains will get you between Darien, CT and Washington, DC from $67 (€54). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Trains from Darien, CT to Washington, DC
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Darien, CT to Washington, DC by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Washington, DC, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Darien, CT to Washington, DC
- Mon - Fri: 04:30 - 22:00
- Sat - Sun: 05:00 - 22:00
- Free Wi-Fi in the station courtesy of Amtrak.
- Amtrak provides temporary luggage storage for $10 per bag for 24 hours for customers holding Amtrak tickets.
- Shake Shack
- McDonald’s
- Starbucks
- Potbelly Sandwich Shop
- Chopt Creative Salad Co.
- Chipotle Mexican Grill
- Thunder Grill
- Johnny Rockets
- Jamba Juice
- Ladurée Union Station
- & many more
- Elevators, escalators, wheelchair access. Accessible facilities including restrooms, parking, platforms, ticket office, waiting room.
- Hyatt Recency Washington On Capitol Hill
- Phoenix Park Hotel
- Kimpton George Hotel
- Mon - Fri: 04:30 - 22:00
- Sat - Sun: 05:00 - 22:00
- Located on the train concourse of Level G near the Amtrak Waiting Area.
- Metro lines: Red
- Bus lines: D6, D8, 80, 96,
- Train lines: Acela, Capitol Limited, Cardinal, Carolinian, Crescent, Fredericksburg Line, MARC Brunswick, MARC Camden, MARC Penn, Manassas Line, Northeast Regional, Palmetto, Silver Service/Palmetto, Vermonter
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