The cheapest and fastest trains from Hartford Union Station, Hartford, CT to Washington Union Station, Washington, DC
Cheapest price
$57
Average price
$168
Fastest journey
6 h 32 m
Average duration
6 h 53 m
Trains per day
4
Distance
486 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Hartford Union Station, Hartford, CT to Washington Union Station, Washington, DC is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Hartford Union Station, Hartford, CT to Washington Union Station, Washington, DC will cost around $168 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $57.
Of the 4 trains that leave Hartford Union Station, Hartford, CT for Washington Union Station, Washington, DC on Sat, Jan 03, 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sat, Jan 03 the direct trains cover the 486 km distance in an average of 6 h 53 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 6 h 32 m .
On Sat, Jan 03 the slowest trains will take 7 h 15 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.








Travel Information
Compare train, bus, and flight for Hartford Union Station, Hartford, CT to Washington Union Station, Washington, DC
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Hartford Union Station, Hartford, CT to Washington Union Station, Washington, DC among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €35. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 23m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €35, and a flight costs an average of €76.
Distance: 301 miles (486 km)
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€135 Average price | €58 Average price Cheapest | €227 Average price |
7h 4m Average total duration 6h 34m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 30m Average total duration 7h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 23m Average total duration Fastest 1h 23m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
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Hartford Union Station, Hartford, CT to Washington Union Station, Washington, DC train times
The table below shows live departures for Hartford Union Station, Hartford, CT to Washington Union Station, Washington, DC trains for today, Friday, January 2. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 11:18 PM Hartford Union Station, Hartford, CT | 8h17 | 7:35 AM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 transfersDirect | |
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![]() | 1:06 PM Hartford Union Station, Hartford, CT | 7h15 | 8:21 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 5:05 PM Hartford Union Station, Hartford, CT | 6h38 | 11:43 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 7:22 PM Hartford Union Station, Hartford, CT | 7h06 | 2:28 AM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 transfersDirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Hartford Union Station, Hartford, CT to Washington Union Station, Washington, DC
Trains from Hartford Union Station, Hartford, CT to Washington Union Station, Washington, DC run on average 9 times per day, taking around 6h 34m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $63 (€51) but you can travel from only $44 (€35) by bus.
There are 3 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 08:51, the last at 23:18. The fastest train covers the 301 miles (486 km) distance in 6h 31m.
Distance 301 miles (486 km) |
Average train duration 6h 34m |
Cheapest ticket price $63 (€51) |
Trains per day 9 |
Direct trains 3 |
Fastest train 6h 31m |
First train 08:51 |
Last train 23:18 |
Train companies: Amtrak from Hartford Union Station, Hartford, CT to Washington Union Station, Washington, DC trainsAmtrak trains will get you between Hartford Union Station, Hartford, CT and Washington Union Station, Washington, DC from $44 (€35). 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 Hartford Union Station, Hartford, CT to Washington Union Station, Washington, DC
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Hartford Union Station, Hartford, CT to Washington Union Station, 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 Union Station, Washington, DC, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Hartford Union Station, Hartford, CT to Washington Union Station, Washington, DC
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- Parking is available with multiple access points around the station.
- Salute
- Max Downtown
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
- $0.50
- The Goodwin Hotel
- Hilton Hartford
- Marriott Hartford Downtown
- Located in the main hall
- 4 places, covered
- Avis
- Enterprise
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platforms for Amtrak and CTrail services
- Hall 2: bus connections
- Bus: Several lines available
- CTfastrak
- Local bus services
- 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


