How to travel from Stamford, CT to Washington, DC

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 $65.

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

A bus is $37 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Stamford, CT to Washington, DC costing on average $102.

A bus is $68 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Stamford, CT to Washington, DC costing on average $132.

The fastest way to travel from Stamford, CT to Washington, DC is by flight with an average journey time of 3h 28m.

Other travel options to Washington, DC take longer:

Train takes on average 5h 7m.

Bus takes on average 6h 47m.

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 64 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:

• 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.

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 Amtrak, Amtrak to go to Washington, DC by train.
• Travel with Republic Airlines, American Airlines to go to Washington, DC by flight.

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

• 16 direct trains per day with Amtrak, Amtrak.
• 28 direct flights per day with Republic Airlines, American Airlines.

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.

Most travelers need at least three days in Washington, DC to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.

In Washington, DC, you can discover the National Gallery of Art, stroll through the historic Georgetown neighborhood, visit the world's largest library at the Library of Congress, explore the vibrant Eastern Market, and enjoy a performance at the Kennedy Center. Key sights include the National Mall, the White House, the United States Capitol, the Smithsonian Institution, and the Lincoln Memorial.

To explore Washington, DC's main attractions such as the National Mall, museums, and monuments, a stay of three to four days is recommended.