The cheapest and fastest trains from Washington Union Station, Washington, DC to Windsor Locks Station, Windsor Locks, CT
Cheapest price
$72
Average price
$91
Fastest journey
8 h 37 m
Average duration
10 h 39 m
Trains per day
2
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 $91 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $72.
Of the 2 trains that leave Washington Union Station, Washington, DC for Windsor Locks Station, Windsor Locks, CT on Fri, May 08, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri, May 08 the direct trains cover the 500 km distance in an average of 10 h 39 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 8 h 37 m .
On Fri, May 08 the slowest trains will take 12 h 41 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.
3:00 AM12h41Washington Union Station, Washington, DC3:41 PMWindsor Locks Station, Windsor Locks, CT$721One-way0 transfers
8:20 AM8h37Washington Union Station, Washington, DC4:57 PMWindsor Locks Station, Windsor Locks, CT$1111One-way0 transfers
8:20 AM8h37Washington Union Station, Washington, DC4:57 PMWindsor Locks Station, Windsor Locks, CT$1111One-way0 transfers
3:00 AM12h41Washington Union Station, Washington, DC3:41 PMWindsor Locks Station, Windsor Locks, CT$721One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare bus, train, and flight 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 $42. 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 $42, and a flight costs an average of $183.
Distance: 310 miles (500 km)
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Most popular Train | Flight | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$87 Average price | $183 Average price | $55 Average price Cheapest | $117 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
7h 7m Average total duration Fastest 6h 37m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 20h 44m Average total duration 17h 44m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 10h 29m Average total duration 9h 59m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 24m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Washington Union Station, Washington, DC to Windsor Locks Station, Windsor Locks, CT:
A bus is $32 (€25) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Washington Union Station, Washington, DC to Windsor Locks Station, Windsor Locks, CT costing on average $87 (€69).
A bus is $128 (€102) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Washington Union Station, Washington, DC to Windsor Locks Station, Windsor Locks, CT costing on average $183 (€146).
Other travel options to Windsor Locks Station, Windsor Locks, CT take longer:
Bus takes on average 9h 59m.
Flight takes on average 17h 44m.
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Direct services run with Amtrak.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
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, Wednesday, May 6. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
94 Northeast Regional · 494 Valley Flyer | 2:00 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 6h44 | 8:44 PM Windsor Locks Station, Windsor Locks, CT | 1 transfer | |
148 Northeast Regional | 2:55 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 7h14 | 10:09 PM Windsor Locks Station, Windsor Locks, CT | 0 transfersDirect | |
178 Northeast Regional · 478 Amtrak Hartford Line | 4:02 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 6h51 | 10:53 PM Windsor Locks Station, Windsor Locks, CT | 1 transfer | |
136 Northeast Regional | 5:05 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 7h09 | 12:14 AM Windsor Locks Station, Windsor Locks, CT | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Thursday, May 7 | |||||
![]() | 3:00 AM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 12h41 | 3:41 PM Windsor Locks Station, Windsor Locks, CT | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 8:20 AM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 8h37 | 4:57 PM Windsor Locks Station, Windsor Locks, CT | 0 transfersDirect | |
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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 9 times per day, taking around 6h 37m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $67 (€53) but you can travel from only $42 (€33) by bus.
There are 3 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 03:00, the last at 22:05. The fastest train covers the 310 miles (500 km) distance in 6h 44m.
Distance 310 miles (500 km) |
Average train duration 6h 37m |
Cheapest ticket price $67 (€53) |
Trains per day 9 |
Direct trains 3 |
Fastest train 6h 44m |
First train 3:00 AM |
Last train 10:05 PM |
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Train companies: Amtrak from Washington Union Station, Washington, DC to Windsor Locks Station, Windsor Locks, CT trainsAmtrak trains will get you between Washington Union Station, Washington, DC and Windsor Locks Station, Windsor Locks, CT from $42 (€33). 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
