The cheapest and fastest trains from Washington Union Station, Washington, DC to Windsor Locks Station, Windsor Locks, CT
Cheapest price
$169
Average price
$169
Fastest journey
7 h 14 m
Average duration
7 h 14 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
500 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Washington Union Station, Washington, DC to Windsor Locks Station, Windsor Locks, CT is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Washington Union Station, Washington, DC to Windsor Locks Station, Windsor Locks, CT will cost around $169 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $169.
Of the 1 trains that leave Washington Union Station, Washington, DC for Windsor Locks Station, Windsor Locks, CT on Mon, Dec 22, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Mon, Dec 22 the direct trains cover the 500 km distance in an average of 7 h 14 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 7 h 14 m .
On Mon, Dec 22 the slowest trains will take 7 h 14 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.


Washington Union Station, Washington, DC - Windsor Locks Station, Windsor Locks, CTCompare Amtrak, Amtrak Acela


Travel Information
Compare bus and train for Washington Union Station, Washington, DC to Windsor Locks Station, Windsor Locks, CT
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Washington Union Station, Washington, DC to Windsor Locks Station, Windsor Locks, CT among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €123. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 6h 37m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €123, and a train costs an average of €119.
Distance: 310 miles (500 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus |
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€437 Average price | €123 Average price Cheapest |
7h 7m Average total duration Fastest 6h 37m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 20h 41m Average total duration 20h 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Washington Union Station, Washington, DC to Windsor Locks Station, Windsor Locks, CT train times
The table below shows live departures for Washington Union Station, Washington, DC to Windsor Locks Station, Windsor Locks, CT trains for today, Sunday, December 21. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 5:25 AM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 6h34 | 11:59 AM Windsor Locks Station, Windsor Locks, CT | 2 transfers | |
![]() | 7:30 AM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 6h52 | 2:22 PM Windsor Locks Station, Windsor Locks, CT | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 8:00 AM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 6h22 | 2:22 PM Windsor Locks Station, Windsor Locks, CT | 2 transfers | |
![]() | 9:15 AM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 6h44 | 3:59 PM Windsor Locks Station, Windsor Locks, CT | 2 transfers | |
![]() | 11:25 AM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 6h34 | 5:59 PM Windsor Locks Station, Windsor Locks, CT | 2 transfers |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Washington Union Station, Washington, DC to Windsor Locks Station, Windsor Locks, CT
Trains from Washington Union Station, Washington, DC to Windsor Locks Station, Windsor Locks, CT run on average 8 times per day, taking around 6h 37m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $148 (€119) if you book in advance.
There are 3 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:25, the last at 22:00. The fastest train covers the 310 miles (500 km) distance in 5h 57m.
Distance 310 miles (500 km) |
Average train duration 6h 37m |
Cheapest ticket price $148 (€119) |
Trains per day 8 |
Direct trains 3 |
Fastest train 5h 57m |
First train 05:25 |
Last train 22:00 |
Train companies: Amtrak, Amtrak Acela from Washington Union Station, Washington, DC to Windsor Locks Station, Windsor Locks, CT trainsAmtrak, Amtrak Acela trains will get you between Washington Union Station, Washington, DC and Windsor Locks Station, Windsor Locks, CT from $148 (€119). 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 Washington Union Station, Washington, DC to Windsor Locks Station, Windsor Locks, CT
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Washington Union Station, Washington, DC to Windsor Locks Station, Windsor Locks, CT 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 Windsor Locks Station, Windsor Locks, CT, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Washington Union Station, Washington, DC to Windsor Locks Station, Windsor Locks, CT
- 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

