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Compare train and flight for New London, CT to Washington, DC
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from New London, CT to Washington, DC among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of €216 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 6h 24m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.5kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €216, while a flight costs an average of €484.
Distance: 311 miles (501 km)
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Most popular Train | Flight | Driving |
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€216 Average price Cheapest | €484 Average price | €86 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
7h 34m Average total duration 7h 4m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 24m Average total duration Fastest 4h 24m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 6h 47m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.5 - 3.0kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from New London, CT to Washington, DC
Compare the available ways to get from New London, CT to Washington, DC, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from New London, CT to Washington, DC:
A train is €268 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from New London, CT to Washington, DC costing on average €484.
Other travel options to Washington, DC take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 34m.
Tickets start at around €216 compared to roughly €86 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -€130. The journey takes 7h 4m versus 6h 47m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Travel optionsfrom New London, CT to Washington, DC
How to get from New London, CT to Washington, DC by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from New London, CT to Washington, DC is by taking a flight because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

2:01 PM 4h40 New London, CT 6:41 PM Washington, DC €237 1 One-way 0 transfers
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2:01 PM 4h40 New London, CT 6:41 PM Washington, DC €237 1 One-way 0 transfers
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7:18 PM 1h39 New London, CT 8:57 PM Washington, DC €252 1 One-way 0 transfers
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12:58 PM 8h35 New London, CT 9:33 PM Washington, DC €242 1 One-way 0 transfers
6:39 PM 1h46 New London, CT 8:25 PM Washington, DC €325 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from New London, CT to Washington, DC:
A train is €268 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from New London, CT to Washington, DC costing on average €484.
Other travel options to Washington, DC take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 34m.
- Around 71 flights per day.
- Around 8 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between New London, CT and Washington, DC as scheduled services by train and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from T. F. Green International Airport and arrive in Ronald Reagan National Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from New London Union Station, New London, CT and arrive in Washington Union Station, Washington, DC.
- Travel with Amtrak to go to Washington, DC by train.
- Travel with United, American Airlines, psa airlines, Republic Airlines, JetBlue Airways, piedmont airlines, skywest airlines to go to Washington, DC by flight.
- 6 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
- 11 direct flights per day with United, American Airlines, psa airlines, Republic Airlines.
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