How to travel from Washington, DC to New Haven, CT

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Washington, DC to New Haven, CT

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Washington, DC to New Haven, CT among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $32. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 13m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.4kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $32, and a train costs an average of $43.

Distance: 273 miles (440 km)

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$110

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$58

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$96

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5h 42m

Average total duration

5h 12m

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30m

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7h 21m

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6h 51m

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4h 13m

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1h 13m

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0.1 - 0.4kg

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0.4 - 1.1kg

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Avelo Airlines

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from Washington, DC to New Haven, CT

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

Our recommendation

bus

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

Greyhoundundefined · undefined
08:30AM10h00
Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station
06:30PMNew Haven, Union Avenue (Union Station Parking Garage), CT
$591One-way
1 transfer

Cheapest

Amtrak66 Northeast Regional
10:00PM9h24
Washington Union Station, Washington, DC
07:24AMUnion Station, New Haven, CT
$591One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

Amtrak Acela2166 Acela
12:55PM4h39
Washington Union Station, Washington, DC
05:34PMUnion Station, New Haven, CT
$5221One-way
0 transfers

Other options

Amtrak66 Northeast Regional · 490 Amtrak Hartford Line
10:00PM11h44
Washington Union Station, Washington, DC
09:44AMNew Haven, CT
$621One-way
1 transfer
Amtrak6076 AMTRAK · 190 Northeast Regional
03:20AM6h12
Washington Union Station, Washington, DC
09:32AMUnion Station, New Haven, CT
$961One-way
1 transfer
Amtrak6076 AMTRAK · 190 Northeast Regional · 470 Amtrak Hartford Line
03:20AM7h33
Washington Union Station, Washington, DC
10:53AMNew Haven, CT
$1001One-way
2 transfers
Greyhoundundefined · undefined
03:30AM9h10
Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station
12:40PMNew Haven, Union Avenue (Union Station Parking Garage), CT
$631One-way
1 transfer
FlixBusFlixBus
11:30PM6h45
Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station
06:15AMNew Haven, Union Avenue (Union Station Parking Garage), CT
$651One-way
0 transfers
Greyhoundundefined · undefined
11:30PM8h35
Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station
08:05AMNew Haven, Union Avenue (Union Station Parking Garage), CT
$591One-way
1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Washington, DC to New Haven, CT

Travel to New Haven, CT 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 Washington, DC to New Haven, CT.

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There are 3 options to travel between Washington, DC and New Haven, CT including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Washington, DC to New Haven, CT is a flight with an average price of $21 (€17).

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

A flight is $11 (€9) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Washington, DC to New Haven, CT costing on average $32 (€26).

A flight is $22 (€18) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Washington, DC to New Haven, CT costing on average $43 (€35).

The fastest way to travel from Washington, DC to New Haven, CT is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 2m.

Other travel options to New Haven, CT take longer:

Train takes on average 5h 12m.

Bus takes on average 6h 45m.

The distance from Washington, DC to New Haven, CT is approximately 273 miles (440 km).
The average frequency per day from Washington, DC to New Haven, CT is:
  • Around 25 trains per day.
  • Around 12 buses per day.
  • Around 1 flights per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Washington, DC and New Haven, CT 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 Washington, DC to New Haven, CT:
  • Flights mostly depart from Dulles International Airport and arrive in New Haven.
  • Trains mostly depart from Washington Union Station, Washington, DC and arrive in Union Station, New Haven, CT.
  • Buses mostly depart from Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station and arrive in New Haven, Union Avenue (Union Station Parking Garage), CT.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Washington, DC to New Haven, CT, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Amtrak, Amtrak Acela to go to New Haven, CT by train.
  • Travel with Avelo Airlines to go to New Haven, CT by flight.
  • Travel with FlixBus, Greyhound to go to New Haven, CT by bus.
Yes, there are direct services available from Washington, DC to New Haven, CT with the following travel companies:
  • 19 direct trains per day with Amtrak, Amtrak Acela.
  • 1 direct flights per day with Avelo Airlines.
  • 2 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
Omio customers who travel from Washington, DC to New Haven, CT often also extend their vacation to go to New York, NY, Boston, MA, Philadelphia, PA, Providence, RI, New Rochelle, NY. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between New Haven, CT and these popular destinations at a great price.
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