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 bus with prices starting from $44. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 28m. 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 bus costs an average of $44, and a flight costs an average of $70.

Distance: 237 miles (383 km)

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Driving

$138

Average price

$87

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Cheapest

$191

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$78

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(fuel + tolls)

5h 7m

Average total duration

4h 37m

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30m

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6h 47m

Average total duration

6h 17m

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30m

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4h 28m

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1h 28m

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3h 0m

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4h 37m

Average total duration

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0.1 - 0.3kg

CO2 emissions

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0.4 - 1.0kg

CO2 emissions

1.1 - 2.3kg

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Greyhound

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Republic Airlines

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from Stamford, CT to Washington, DC is a bus with an average price of $87 (€70).

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

A bus is $51 (€41) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Stamford, CT to Washington, DC costing on average $138 (€111).

A bus is $104 (€84) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Stamford, CT to Washington, DC costing on average $191 (€154).

The fastest way to travel from Stamford, CT to Washington, DC is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 28m.

Other travel options to Washington, DC take longer:

Train takes on average 4h 37m.

Bus takes on average 6h 17m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Stamford, CT and Washington, DC including taking a train, bus, and flight.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Stamford, CT to Washington, DC among Omio's users.

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from Stamford, CT to Washington, DC

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

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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.

  • Greyhound
    4:40 PM15h40
    Stamford, CT
    8:20 AMWashington, DC
    $721One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • Greyhound
    4:40 PM15h40
    Stamford, CT
    8:20 AMWashington, DC
    $721One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • Amtrak
    1:04 AM5h56
    Stamford, CT
    7:00 AMWashington, DC
    $891One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • Greyhound
    2:20 PM7h55
    Stamford, CT
    10:15 PMWashington, DC
    $901One-way
    0 transfers
  • Amtrak
    1:00 AM6h00
    Stamford, CT
    7:00 AMWashington, DC
    $1091One-way
    0 transfers
  • Greyhound
    1:20 PM7h55
    Stamford, CT
    9:15 PMWashington, DC
    $1141One-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.

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There are 3 options to travel between Stamford, CT and Washington, DC including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Stamford, CT to Washington, DC is a bus with an average price of $87 (€70).

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

A bus is $51 (€41) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Stamford, CT to Washington, DC costing on average $138 (€111).

A bus is $104 (€84) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Stamford, CT to Washington, DC costing on average $191 (€154).

The fastest way to travel from Stamford, CT to Washington, DC is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 28m.

Other travel options to Washington, DC take longer:

Train takes on average 4h 37m.

Bus takes on average 6h 17m.

The distance from Stamford, CT to Washington, DC is approximately 237 miles (383 km).
The average frequency per day from Stamford, CT to Washington, DC is:
  • Around 50 flights per day.
  • Around 19 trains per day.
  • Around 2 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.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Stamford, CT to Washington, DC:
  • 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.
  • Flights mostly depart from Newark Liberty International Airport and arrive in Ronald Reagan National Airport.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Stamford, CT to Washington, DC, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Greyhound to go to Washington, DC by bus.
  • Travel with Republic Airlines, American Airlines to go to Washington, DC by flight.
  • Travel with Amtrak, Amtrak to go to Washington, DC by train.
Yes, there are direct services available from Stamford, CT to Washington, DC with the following travel companies:
  • 24 direct flights per day with Republic Airlines, American Airlines.
  • 16 direct trains per day with Amtrak, Amtrak.
Omio customers who travel from Stamford, CT to Washington, DC often also extend their vacation to go to New York, NY, Philadelphia, PA, Newark, NJ, Boston, MA, Baltimore, MD. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Washington, DC and these popular destinations at a great price.
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