The cheapest and fastest trains from Wallingford, CT to Washington, DC
Cheapest price
$250
Average price
$289
Fastest journey
5 h 47 m
Average duration
5 h 57 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
457 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Wallingford, 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 Wallingford, CT to Washington, DC will cost around $289 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $250.
Of the 5 trains that leave Wallingford, CT for Washington, DC on Tue, Dec 16, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Tue, Dec 16 the direct trains cover the 457 km distance in an average of 5 h 57 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 5 h 47 m .
On Tue, Dec 16 the slowest trains will take 6 h 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.










Live departures
Wallingford, CT to Washington, DC train times
The table below shows live departures for Wallingford, CT to Washington, DC trains for tomorrow, Tuesday, December 16. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 5:41 AM Wallingford, CT | 6h00 | 11:41 AM Washington, DC | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 5:41 AM Wallingford, CT | 6h00 | 11:41 AM Washington, DC | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 8:06 AM Wallingford, CT | 5h47 | 1:53 PM Washington, DC | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 9:05 AM Wallingford, CT | 5h59 | 3:04 PM Washington, DC | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 9:05 AM Wallingford, CT | 5h59 | 3:04 PM Washington, DC | 0 transfersDirect |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Wallingford, CT to Washington, DC
Trains from Wallingford, CT to Washington, DC run on average 6 times per day, taking around 5h 51m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $251 (€201) if you book in advance.
There are 1 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:00, the last at 22:00. The fastest train covers the 283 miles (457 km) distance in 5h 47m.
Distance 283 miles (457 km) |
Average train duration 5h 51m |
Cheapest ticket price $251 (€201) |
Trains per day 6 |
Direct trains 1 |
Fastest train 5h 47m |
First train 05:00 |
Last train 22:00 |
Train companies: Amtrak from Wallingford, CT to Washington, DC trainsAmtrak trains will get you between Wallingford, CT and Washington, DC from $251 (€201). 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 Wallingford, CT to Washington, DC
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Wallingford, 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 Wallingford, 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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