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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Washington, DC to Stratford, CT
Cheapest price
$54
Average price
$54
Fastest journey
9 h 4 m
Average duration
9 h 4 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
419 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Washington, DC to Stratford, 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 Stratford, CT will cost around $54 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $54.
Of the 1 trains that leave Washington, DC for Stratford, CT on Tue, Jun 23, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Tue, Jun 23 the direct trains cover the 419 km distance in an average of 9 h 4 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 9 h 4 m .
On Tue, Jun 23 the slowest trains will take 9 h 4 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 AM9h04Washington, DC12:04 PMStratford, CT$541One-way0 transfers
- 3:00 AM9h04Washington, DC12:04 PMStratford, CT$541One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train, bus, and flight for Washington, DC to Stratford, CT
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Washington, DC to Stratford, CT among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $76. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 13m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $76, and a train costs an average of $54.
Distance: 260 miles (419 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$149 Average price | $97 Average price Cheapest | $147 Average price | $58 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 34m Average total duration 5h 4m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 11h 40m Average total duration 11h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 13m Average total duration Fastest 1h 13m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 5h 22m 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 Stratford, CT:
A bus is $50 (€41) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Washington, DC to Stratford, CT costing on average $147 (€121).
A bus is $52 (€43) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Washington, DC to Stratford, CT costing on average $149 (€122).
Other travel options to Stratford, CT take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 4m.
Bus takes on average 11h 10m.
You'll arrive about 18m sooner (5h 4m by train vs 5h 22m by car). Tickets start at around $149 (€122) compared to roughly $58 (€47) in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
Live departures
Washington, DC to Stratford, CT train times
The table below shows live departures for Washington, DC to Stratford, CT trains for today, Sunday, June 21. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9:20 PM Washington, DC | 5h04 | 2:24 AM Stratford, CT | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Monday, June 22 | |||||
| 3:00 AM Washington, DC | 9h04 | 12:04 PM Stratford, CT | 0 transfersDirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Washington, DC to Stratford, CT
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Trains from Washington, DC to Stratford, CT run on average 36 times per day, taking around 5h 4m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $54 (€44) if you book in advance.
There are 27 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 03:20, the last at 22:00. The fastest train covers the 260 miles (419 km) distance in 5h 4m.
Distance 260 miles (419 km) |
Average train duration 5h 4m |
Cheapest ticket price $54 (€44) |
Trains per day 36 |
Direct trains 27 |
Fastest train 5h 4m |
First train 3:20 AM |
Last train 10:00 PM |
Cheapest Month Jul |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Best time to book 14 days |
Train companies: Amtrak from Washington, DC to Stratford, CT trainsAmtrak trains will get you between Washington, DC and Stratford, CT from $54 (€44). 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 Stratford, CT
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Washington, DC to Stratford, 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 Stratford, CT, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
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Popular train stations from Washington, DC to Stratford, CT
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Lockers
Parking
Dining
ATM
Taxis
Accessibility
Hotel
Ticket Office
Bike Parking
Bike Rental
Car Rental
Information Desk
- 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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