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How to travel from Stamford, CT to Washington, DC

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Stamford, CT to Washington, DC

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Stamford, CT to Washington, DC among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from €43. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 27m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €43, and a flight costs an average of €55.

Distance: 237 miles (383 km)

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€112

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€164

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4h 54m

Average total duration

4h 24m

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4h 27m

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1h 27m

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from Stamford, CT to Washington, DC

How to get from Stamford, CT to Washington, DC by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

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The best way to travel from Stamford, CT to Washington, DC is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

Amtrak171 Northeast Regional
11:27AM4h58
Stamford Station, Stamford, CT
04:25PMWashington Union Station, Washington, DC
$741One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

Amtrak177 Northeast Regional · 6077 AMTRAK
09:04PM5h56
Stamford Station, Stamford, CT
03:00AMWashington Union Station, Washington, DC
$561One-way
1 transfer

Fastest

JetBlue AirwaysB62587
09:45PM1h14
John F. Kennedy International Airport
10:59PMRonald Reagan National Airport
$2451One-way
0 transfers

Other options

Amtrak93 Northeast Regional
12:53PM4h32
Stamford Station, Stamford, CT
05:25PMWashington Union Station, Washington, DC
$741One-way
0 transfers
Amtrak85 Northeast Regional
01:31PM5h03
Stamford Station, Stamford, CT
06:34PMWashington Union Station, Washington, DC
$741One-way
0 transfers
Amtrak173 Northeast Regional
03:01PM4h27
Stamford Station, Stamford, CT
07:28PMWashington Union Station, Washington, DC
$741One-way
0 transfers
Greyhoundundefined · undefined · undefined
09:20AM7h55
Stamford, Station Pl, CT
05:15PMWashington, Columbus Circle, Union Station
$831One-way
2 transfers
Republic AirlinesAA4420
10:30AM1h26
LaGuardia Airport
11:56AMRonald Reagan National Airport
$2451One-way
0 transfers
Republic AirlinesAA4538
08:25AM1h38
John F. Kennedy International Airport
10:03AMRonald Reagan National Airport
$2451One-way
0 transfers
Republic AirlinesAA4371
12:00PM1h28
LaGuardia Airport
01:28PMRonald Reagan National Airport
$2451One-way
0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Stamford, CT to Washington, DC

Travel to Washington, DC easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Stamford, CT to Washington, DC.

FAQs

There are 3 ways to get from Stamford, CT to Washington, DC: train, bus or flight.

The cheapest way to travel between Stamford, CT and Washington, DC is a bus with an average price of $31 (€28).

This is compared to other travel options from Stamford, CT to Washington, DC:

Taking a bus costs $61 (€55) less than taking a flight, which average ticket prices of $92 (€83).

A bus is $15 (€14) less than a train with an average ticket price of $46 (€42) from Stamford, CT to Washington, DC.

The quickest way to travel between Stamford, CT and Washington, DC is by flight, which takes on average 1 h 21 min   compared to other travel options that take longer:

Taking a bus requires on average 6 h 31 min of travel time.

Taking a train requires on average 4 h 30 min of travel time.

Washington, DC is approximately 237 miles (382 km) away from Stamford, CT.

The average frequency per day from Stamford, CT to Washington, DC is:

  • 2 buses a day.
  • 15 flights a day.
  • 22 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route to Washington, DC from Stamford, CT as scheduled services by train, bus or flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points when traveling from Stamford, CT to Washington, DC:

    Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Stamford, CT to Washington, DC:

    • You can take a flight from Stamford, CT to Washington, DC with American Airlines. Cheap tickets can be found for $50 (€45) with American Airlines from Stamford, CT to Washington, DC.
    • You can take a train from Stamford, CT to Washington, DC with Amtrak or Amtrak Acela. Cheap tickets can be found for $46 (€42) with Amtrak from Stamford, CT to Washington, DC.

    Yes, there are direct routes from Stamford, CT to Washington, DC with the following travel companies:

    • You can check for a direct flight to Washington, DC with with 10 direct flights per day.
    • You'll find 18 direct trains a day to Washington, DC with Amtrak or Amtrak Acela.

    Direct services to Washington, DC tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your route.

    Many of our customers traveling from Stamford, CT to Washington, DC don't make Washington, DC their final stop. Some of the destinations worth visiting after Washington, DC are New York, NY, Philadelphia, PA, Newark, NJ, Baltimore, MD or Boston, MA, either of which you could add to your trip itinerary. Check Omio for the best and cheapest ways to travel from Washington, DC to any of these top destinations today!
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