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Yale University Art Gallery
Major university art museum with collections spanning ancient to contemporary art. It is one of New Haven’s top cultural attractions and is especially known for being free.
Cheapest price
$162
Average price
$334
Fastest journey
4 h 43 m
Average duration
4 h 57 m
Trains per day
23
Distance
440 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Washington, DC to New Haven, 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 New Haven, CT will cost around $334 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $162.
Of the 23 trains that leave Washington, DC for New Haven, CT on Fri, Jun 19, 17 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri, Jun 19 the direct trains cover the 440 km distance in an average of 4 h 57 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 4 h 43 m .
On Fri, Jun 19 the slowest trains will take 5 h 25 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.
136 Northeast Regional
66 Northeast Regional
136 Northeast Regional
178 Northeast Regional
176 Northeast Regional
2166 NextGen Acela
2162 Acela
2170 NextGen Acela
56 Vermonter
94 Northeast RegionalOmio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Washington, DC to New Haven, CT 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 15m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.4kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $35, and a train costs an average of $44.
Distance: 273 miles (440 km)
Most popular Train | Flight | Bus |
|---|---|---|
$143 Average price | $122 Average price | $64 Average price Cheapest |
5h 42m Average total duration 5h 12m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 15m Average total duration Fastest 1h 15m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 7h 22m Average total duration 6h 52m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions | 0.4 - 1.1kg CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Washington, DC to New Haven, CT:
A bus is $59 (€48) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Washington, DC to New Haven, CT costing on average $122 (€100).
A bus is $79 (€65) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Washington, DC to New Haven, CT costing on average $143 (€117).
Other travel options to New Haven, CT take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 12m.
Bus takes on average 6h 52m.
The table below shows live departures for Washington, DC to New Haven, CT trains for today, Thursday, June 18. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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6076 AMTRAK · 190 Northeast Regional | 3:20 AM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 6h12 | 9:32 AM Union Station, New Haven, CT | 1 transfer | |
6076 AMTRAK · 190 Northeast Regional · 470 Amtrak Hartford Line | 3:20 AM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 7h33 | 10:53 AM New Haven, CT | 2 transfers | |
6076 AMTRAK · 170 Northeast Regional | 3:20 AM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 7h16 | 10:36 AM Union Station, New Haven, CT | 1 transfer | |
170 Northeast Regional · 470 Amtrak Hartford Line | 5:05 AM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 5h48 | 10:53 AM New Haven, CT | 1 transfer | |
170 Northeast Regional | 5:05 AM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 5h31 | 10:36 AM Union Station, New Haven, CT | 0 transfersDirect | |
130 Northeast Regional · 56 Vermonter | 6:30 AM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 6h41 | 1:11 PM Union Station, New Haven, CT | 1 transfer | |
172 Northeast Regional | 7:06 AM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 5h38 | 12:44 PM Union Station, New Haven, CT | 0 transfersDirect | |
56 Vermonter | 8:08 AM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 5h03 | 1:11 PM Union Station, New Haven, CT | 0 transfersDirect | |
86 Northeast Regional | 8:50 AM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 5h29 | 2:19 PM Union Station, New Haven, CT | 0 transfersDirect | |
86 Northeast Regional · 486 Valley Flyer | 8:50 AM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 6h02 | 2:52 PM New Haven, CT | 1 transfer | |
2162 Acela | 9:26 AM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 4h43 | 2:09 PM Union Station, New Haven, CT | 0 transfersDirect | |
174 Northeast Regional | 10:35 AM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 5h36 | 4:11 PM Union Station, New Haven, CT | 0 transfersDirect | |
134 Northeast Regional · 184 Northeast Regional | 11:56 AM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 7h05 | 7:01 PM Union Station, New Haven, CT | 1 transfer | |
184 Northeast Regional | 1:20 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 5h41 | 7:01 PM Union Station, New Haven, CT | 0 transfersDirect | |
94 Northeast Regional | 2:00 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 5h25 | 7:25 PM Union Station, New Haven, CT | 0 transfersDirect | |
94 Northeast Regional · 494 Valley Flyer | 2:00 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 5h47 | 7:47 PM New Haven, CT | 1 transfer | |
2170 NextGen Acela | 2:50 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 4h52 | 7:42 PM Union Station, New Haven, CT | 0 transfersDirect | |
148 Northeast Regional | 2:55 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 5h37 | 8:32 PM Union Station, New Haven, CT | 0 transfersDirect | |
148 Northeast Regional | 2:55 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 6h08 | 9:03 PM New Haven, CT | 0 transfersDirect | |
176 Northeast Regional | 3:30 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 5h29 | 8:59 PM Union Station, New Haven, CT | 0 transfersDirect | |
178 Northeast Regional · 478 Amtrak Hartford Line | 3:54 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 6h03 | 9:57 PM New Haven, CT | 1 transfer | |
178 Northeast Regional | 3:54 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 5h46 | 9:40 PM Union Station, New Haven, CT | 0 transfersDirect | |
136 Northeast Regional | 5:00 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 5h40 | 10:40 PM Union Station, New Haven, CT | 0 transfersDirect | |
136 Northeast Regional | 5:00 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 6h12 | 11:12 PM New Haven, CT | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Trains from Washington, DC to New Haven, CT run on average 24 times per day, taking around 5h 12m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $44 (€36) but you can travel from only $31 (€26) by flight.
There are 18 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 03:20, the last at 22:00. The fastest train covers the 273 miles (440 km) distance in 5h 12m.
Distance 273 miles (440 km) |
Average train duration 5h 12m |
Cheapest ticket price $44 (€36) |
Trains per day 24 |
Direct trains 18 |
Fastest train 5h 12m |
First train 3:20 AM |
Last train 10:00 PM |
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Discover the best of New Haven — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect New Haven trip today.
Major university art museum with collections spanning ancient to contemporary art. It is one of New Haven’s top cultural attractions and is especially known for being free.
Renowned museum housing the largest collection of British art outside the United Kingdom. A standout stop for painting, sculpture, and works on paper.
Celebrated natural history museum known for dinosaurs, fossils, anthropology, and family-friendly science exhibits. Recently renewed and very popular with visitors.
Historic neighborhood and leafy square known for Italian heritage, brownstones, and spring cherry blossoms. One of New Haven’s most loved walking areas.
Large park with trails, lawns, and elevated views over New Haven and Long Island Sound. A top choice for outdoor time and scenic photos.
Walkable historic campus with courtyards, Gothic architecture, libraries, and plazas. It is the city’s essential area for first-time visitors.
Coal-fired, thin-crust pizza with a charred, chewy texture. It is New Haven’s signature dish and a point of local pride.
A famous New Haven apizza topped with fresh clams, garlic, olive oil, oregano, and grated cheese. It is one of the city’s most iconic specialties.
A simple local pizza variation with tomato sauce, grated cheese, and little or no mozzarella. It highlights the city’s Italian American baking tradition.
Well-known local favorite for New Haven-style pizza, including excellent red pies and house specialties. Casual setting with strong local reputation.
Legendary, long-running pizzeria best known for New Haven-style apizza and its famous white clam pie. Casual, busy, and deeply traditional.
Established French brasserie near Yale, known for refined cooking, polished service, and a more upscale dining experience.
Moderate for a U.S. college city: casual food is affordable, but hotels and upscale dining can be pricey on busy weekends.
Tip 18-20% in restaurants. Tip USD 1-2 per drink at bars, round up taxis, and tip hotel staff USD 2-5. Tipping is expected for table service, delivery, and rideshares.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Washington, DC to New Haven, 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 New Haven, CT, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Washington, DC to New Haven, CT trains use the Union Station to Union Station station pair, with some services arriving at New Haven, State St and RR Station. Use this guide to compare Washington, DC and New Haven, CT train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Union Station is 2 km from Washington city centre. Public transport options include:
Union Station has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food options include: 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
Free Wi-Fi in the station courtesy of Amtrak. ATMs are there are 2 ATM machines located on Level G.
The ticket office is open Mon - Fri: 04:30 - 22:00, Sat - Sun: 05:00 - 22:00. Information desks are located on the train concourse of Level G near the Amtrak Waiting Area.
Luggage storage is amtrak provides temporary luggage storage for $10 per bag for 24 hours for customers holding Amtrak tickets.
Available at Union Station: Parking, Taxis.
Available at Union Station: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Union Station: Elevators, escalators, wheelchair access. Accessible facilities including restrooms, parking, platforms, ticket office, waiting room.
Nearby hotels include Hyatt Recency Washington On Capitol Hill, Phoenix Park Hotel, Kimpton George Hotel.
Union Station is 1 km from New Haven city centre. Public transport options include:
Union Station has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Union League Cafe, Zinc New Haven
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Union Station. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Union Station. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Union Station: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Union Station: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Union Station: Elevators, ramps.
Nearby hotels include The Study at Yale, Omni New Haven Hotel at Yale, New Haven Hotel.
New Haven, State St and RR Station has practical services for this route, including Accessibility.
Accessibility facilities are available at New Haven, State St and RR Station.
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