The cheapest and fastest trains from Washington, DC to Greenwich, CT
Cheapest price
$144
Average price
$349
Fastest journey
3 h 49 m
Average duration
3 h 56 m
Trains per day
32
Distance
375 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Washington, DC to Greenwich, CT is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Washington, DC to Greenwich, CT will cost around $349 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $144.
Of the 32 trains that leave Washington, DC for Greenwich, CT on Sun, Jun 21, 28 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, Jun 21 the direct trains cover the 375 km distance in an average of 3 h 56 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 49 m .
On Sun, Jun 21 the slowest trains will take 4 h 3 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.
66 Northeast Regional10:00 PM8h13Washington Union Station, Washington, DC6:13 AMNew Rochelle Station, New Rochelle, NY$1441One-way0 transfers
66 Northeast Regional10:00 PM8h33Washington Union Station, Washington, DC6:33 AMStamford Station, Stamford, CT$1511One-way0 transfers
66 Northeast Regional · 69 Adirondack10:00 PM10h43Washington Union Station, Washington, DC8:43 AMYonkers Station, Yonkers, NY$1671One-way1 transfer
66 Northeast Regional · 63 Maple Leaf10:00 PM9h43Washington Union Station, Washington, DC7:43 AMYonkers Station, Yonkers, NY$1811One-way1 transfer
160 Northeast Regional5:20 AM4h15Washington Union Station, Washington, DC9:35 AMNew Rochelle Station, New Rochelle, NY$1931One-way0 transfers
2256 Acela9:38 AM3h49Washington Union Station, Washington, DC1:27 PMStamford Station, Stamford, CT$4851One-way0 transfers
2252 NextGen Acela10:53 AM3h53Washington Union Station, Washington, DC2:46 PMStamford Station, Stamford, CT$6071One-way0 transfers
2258 NextGen Acela4:03 PM3h55Washington Union Station, Washington, DC7:58 PMStamford Station, Stamford, CT$4851One-way0 transfers
88 Northeast Regional11:25 AM4h02Washington Union Station, Washington, DC3:27 PMNew Rochelle Station, New Rochelle, NY$3731One-way0 transfers
2250 NextGen Acela8:38 AM4h03Washington Union Station, Washington, DC12:41 PMStamford Station, Stamford, CT$4851One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train, bus, and flight for Washington, DC to Greenwich, CT
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Washington, DC to Greenwich, CT among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $46. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 16m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $46, and a flight costs an average of $87.
Distance: 233 miles (375 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$87 Average price | $58 Average price Cheapest | $193 Average price | $104 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 37m Average total duration 4h 7m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 50m Average total duration 6h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 16m Average total duration Fastest 1h 16m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 4h 32m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Washington, DC to Greenwich, CT:
A bus is $29 (€23) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Washington, DC to Greenwich, CT costing on average $87 (€71).
A bus is $135 (€111) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Washington, DC to Greenwich, CT costing on average $193 (€158).
Other travel options to Greenwich, CT take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 7m.
Bus takes on average 6h 20m.
The journey is about 25m faster (4h 7m by train vs 4h 32m by car) and roughly $17 (€14) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($87 (€71) vs $104 (€85)). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Direct services run with Amtrak, Amtrak.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
Live departures
Washington, DC to Greenwich, CT train times
The table below shows live departures for Washington, DC to Greenwich, CT trains for today, Saturday, June 20. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
66 Northeast Regional · 63 Maple Leaf | 10:00 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 9h43 | 7:43 AM Yonkers Station, Yonkers, NY | 1 transfer | |
66 Northeast Regional · 69 Adirondack | 10:00 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 10h43 | 8:43 AM Yonkers Station, Yonkers, NY | 1 transfer | |
66 Northeast Regional | 10:00 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 8h13 | 6:13 AM New Rochelle Station, New Rochelle, NY | 0 transfersDirect | |
66 Northeast Regional | 10:00 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 8h33 | 6:33 AM Stamford Station, Stamford, CT | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Sunday, June 21 | |||||
160 Northeast Regional | 5:20 AM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 4h34 | 9:54 AM Stamford Station, Stamford, CT | 0 transfersDirect | |
160 Northeast Regional | 5:20 AM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 4h15 | 9:35 AM New Rochelle Station, New Rochelle, NY | 0 transfersDirect | |
162 Northeast Regional | 6:20 AM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 4h26 | 10:46 AM Stamford Station, Stamford, CT | 0 transfersDirect | |
162 Northeast Regional | 6:20 AM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 4h07 | 10:27 AM New Rochelle Station, New Rochelle, NY | 0 transfersDirect | |
54 Vermonter | 7:28 AM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 4h51 | 12:19 PM Stamford Station, Stamford, CT | 0 transfersDirect | |
2248 Acela | 7:48 AM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 4h06 | 11:54 AM Stamford Station, Stamford, CT | 0 transfersDirect | |
2250 NextGen Acela | 8:38 AM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 4h03 | 12:41 PM Stamford Station, Stamford, CT | 0 transfersDirect | |
164 Northeast Regional · 291 Ethan Allen Express | 9:10 AM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 5h32 | 2:42 PM Yonkers Station, Yonkers, NY | 1 transfer | |
164 Northeast Regional | 9:10 AM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 4h17 | 1:27 PM New Rochelle Station, New Rochelle, NY | 0 transfersDirect | |
164 Northeast Regional | 9:10 AM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 4h36 | 1:46 PM Stamford Station, Stamford, CT | 0 transfersDirect | |
2256 Acela | 9:38 AM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 3h49 | 1:27 PM Stamford Station, Stamford, CT | 0 transfersDirect | |
154 Northeast Regional | 10:18 AM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 4h17 | 2:35 PM New Rochelle Station, New Rochelle, NY | 0 transfersDirect | |
154 Northeast Regional | 10:18 AM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 4h36 | 2:54 PM Stamford Station, Stamford, CT | 0 transfersDirect | |
2252 NextGen Acela | 10:53 AM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 3h53 | 2:46 PM Stamford Station, Stamford, CT | 0 transfersDirect | |
88 Northeast Regional | 11:25 AM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 4h21 | 3:46 PM Stamford Station, Stamford, CT | 0 transfersDirect | |
88 Northeast Regional | 11:25 AM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 4h02 | 3:27 PM New Rochelle Station, New Rochelle, NY | 0 transfersDirect | |
140 Northeast Regional | 12:21 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 4h55 | 5:16 PM Stamford Station, Stamford, CT | 0 transfersDirect | |
140 Northeast Regional | 12:21 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 4h36 | 4:57 PM New Rochelle Station, New Rochelle, NY | 0 transfersDirect | |
96 Northeast Regional | 1:16 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 4h31 | 5:47 PM Stamford Station, Stamford, CT | 0 transfersDirect | |
96 Northeast Regional | 1:16 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 4h09 | 5:25 PM New Rochelle Station, New Rochelle, NY | 0 transfersDirect | |
20 Crescent · 243 Empire Service | 2:12 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 7h42 | 9:54 PM Yonkers Station, Yonkers, NY | 1 transfer | |
132 Northeast Regional | 3:06 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 4h53 | 7:59 PM New Rochelle Station, New Rochelle, NY | 0 transfersDirect | |
132 Northeast Regional | 3:06 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 5h13 | 8:19 PM Stamford Station, Stamford, CT | 0 transfersDirect | |
2258 NextGen Acela | 4:03 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 3h55 | 7:58 PM Stamford Station, Stamford, CT | 0 transfersDirect | |
146 Northeast Regional | 4:21 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 4h06 | 8:27 PM New Rochelle Station, New Rochelle, NY | 0 transfersDirect | |
146 Northeast Regional | 4:21 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 4h25 | 8:46 PM Stamford Station, Stamford, CT | 0 transfersDirect | |
166 Northeast Regional | 5:20 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 4h16 | 9:36 PM New Rochelle Station, New Rochelle, NY | 0 transfersDirect | |
166 Northeast Regional | 5:20 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 4h35 | 9:55 PM Stamford Station, Stamford, CT | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Washington, DC to Greenwich, CT
Trains from Washington, DC to Greenwich, CT run on average 34 times per day, taking around 4h 7m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $43 (€35) if you book in advance.
There are 22 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 03:20, the last at 22:16. The fastest train covers the 233 miles (375 km) distance in 4h 0m.
Distance 233 miles (375 km) |
Average train duration 4h 7m |
Cheapest ticket price $43 (€35) |
Trains per day 34 |
Direct trains 22 |
Fastest train 4h 0m |
First train 3:20 AM |
Last train 10:16 PM |
Cheapest Month Dec |
Cheapest Day Mon |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Tue |
Best time to book 21 days |
Train companies: Amtrak from Washington, DC to Greenwich, CT trainsAmtrak trains will get you between Washington, DC and Greenwich, CT from $43 (€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 Washington, DC to Greenwich, CT
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Washington, DC to Greenwich, 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 Greenwich, CT, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Washington, DC to Greenwich, 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
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