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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 bus, with an average ticket price of $80 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 58m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.3kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $80, while a flight costs an average of $465.
Distance: 237 miles (383 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
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$272 Average price | $80 Average price Cheapest | $465 Average price | $77 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 19m Average total duration 4h 49m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 31m Average total duration 7h 1m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 58m Average total duration Fastest 2h 58m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 4h 37m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.4 - 1.0kg CO2 emissions | 1.1 - 2.3kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company |  Most popular airline | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | 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 Stamford, CT to Washington, DC:
A bus is $193 (€161) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Stamford, CT to Washington, DC costing on average $272 (€228).
A bus is $385 (€322) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Stamford, CT to Washington, DC costing on average $465 (€389).
Other travel options to Washington, DC take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 19m.
Bus takes on average 7h 31m.
Tickets start at around $272 (€228) compared to roughly $77 (€64) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -$195 (-€163). The journey takes 4h 49m versus 4h 37m 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.
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How to get from Stamford, CT to Washington, DC by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Stamford, CT to Washington, DC is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- 2:04 AM5h56Stamford, CT8:00 AMWashington, DC$531One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- 2:04 AM5h56Stamford, CT8:00 AMWashington, DC$531One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- 2:04 AM5h56Stamford, CT8:00 AMWashington, DC$531One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 1:20 PM7h55Stamford, CT9:15 PMWashington, DC$601One-way0 transfers
- 2:20 PM7h55Stamford, CT10:15 PMWashington, DC$611One-way0 transfers
- 1:04 AM5h56Stamford, CT7:00 AMWashington, DC$841One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Stamford, CT to Washington, DC:
A bus is $193 (€161) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Stamford, CT to Washington, DC costing on average $272 (€228).
A bus is $385 (€322) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Stamford, CT to Washington, DC costing on average $465 (€389).
Other travel options to Washington, DC take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 19m.
Bus takes on average 7h 31m.
- Around 76 flights per day.
- Around 19 trains per day.
- Around 1 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Stamford, CT and Washington, DC as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Newark Liberty International Airport and arrive in Ronald Reagan National Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Stamford Station, Stamford, CT and arrive in Washington Union Station, Washington, DC.
- Buses mostly depart from Stamford, Station Pl, CT and arrive in Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station.
- Travel with Republic Airlines, American Airlines, United, JetBlue Airways, psa airlines to go to Washington, DC by flight.
- Travel with Greyhound to go to Washington, DC by bus.
- Travel with Amtrak, Amtrak to go to Washington, DC by train.
- 28 direct flights per day with Republic Airlines, United, JetBlue Airways, psa airlines.
- 16 direct trains per day with Amtrak, Amtrak.
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