How much is the train ticket from Stamford to Washington?

The cheapest train tickets from Stamford to Washington start at $55. The average price for this train route is around $196. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance to increase your chances of getting the lowest possible price.

How long is the train ride from Stamford to Washington?

The average train trip from Stamford to Washington takes 4h 40m and covers 380 km. The quickest train gets you there in 3h 53m and is operated by Amtrak Acela .

Which train operators serve the Stamford to Washington route?

Several major train operators serve this route, with 24 trains available per day, including services from Amtrak , Amtrak Acela .

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Stamford to Washington?

The earliest train from Stamford to Washington departs at 7:04am. The latest train departs at 9:55pm.

What is the best train operator from Stamford to Washington?

According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated train operator on this route is Amtrak Acela , with an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars based on 15 reviews.

Which train operator has the best Wi-Fi from Stamford to Washington?

Based on reviews on Busbud, the train operator Amtrak Acela has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 4.0.

Which train operator has the best on-time performance from Stamford to Washington?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual train operator on this route is Amtrak Acela , with a punctuality rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars.

Which train operator has the cleanest trains from Stamford to Washington?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the train operator with the cleanest trains on this route is Amtrak , with a cleanliness rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars.

Train Stamford to Washington from $52 | Refundable Tickets

Next available departures

Next departures for Stamford to Washington on April 5
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
3:35pm	Stamford Station	5h 10m	8:45pm	Union Station	Cheapest
5:02pm	Stamford Station	4h 6m	9:08pm	Union Station	Fastest
3:35pm	Stamford Station	5h 10m	8:45pm	Union Station	No tags
3:55pm	Stamford Station	4h 7m	8:02pm	Union Station	No tags
3:55pm	Stamford Station	4h 7m	8:02pm	Union Station	No tags

Next departures for Stamford to Washington on April 6
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	9:04pm	Stamford Station	5h 56m	3:00am	Union Station	Cheapest
	1:59pm	Stamford Station	3h 59m	5:58pm	Union Station	Fastest
	7:04am	Stamford Station	4h 41m	11:45am	Union Station	No tags
	8:57am	Stamford Station	4h 8m	1:05pm	Union Station	No tags
Amtrak Acela + Amtrak	12:01pm	Stamford Station	5h 46m	5:47pm	Union Station	No tags

Next departures for Stamford to Washington on April 7
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	9:04pm	Stamford Station	5h 56m	3:00am	Union Station	Cheapest
	1:59pm	Stamford Station	3h 59m	5:58pm	Union Station	Fastest
	7:04am	Stamford Station	4h 41m	11:45am	Union Station	No tags
	8:57am	Stamford Station	4h 8m	1:05pm	Union Station	No tags
Amtrak Acela + Amtrak	12:01pm	Stamford Station	5h 46m	5:47pm	Union Station	No tags

Next departures for Stamford to Washington on April 8
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	9:04pm	Stamford Station	5h 56m	3:00am	Union Station	Cheapest
	1:59pm	Stamford Station	3h 59m	5:58pm	Union Station	Fastest
	7:04am	Stamford Station	4h 41m	11:45am	Union Station	No tags
	8:57am	Stamford Station	4h 8m	1:05pm	Union Station	No tags
Amtrak Acela + Amtrak	12:01pm	Stamford Station	5h 46m	5:47pm	Union Station	No tags

Next departures for Stamford to Washington on April 9
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	9:04pm	Stamford Station	5h 56m	3:00am	Union Station	Cheapest
	1:59pm	Stamford Station	3h 59m	5:58pm	Union Station	Fastest
	7:04am	Stamford Station	4h 41m	11:45am	Union Station	No tags
	8:57am	Stamford Station	4h 8m	1:05pm	Union Station	No tags
Amtrak Acela + Amtrak	12:01pm	Stamford Station	5h 46m	5:47pm	Union Station	No tags

Next departures for Stamford to Washington on April 10
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	9:55pm	Stamford Station	8h 34m	6:29am	Union Station	Cheapest
	1:59pm	Stamford Station	3h 59m	5:58pm	Union Station	Fastest
	7:04am	Stamford Station	4h 41m	11:45am	Union Station	No tags
	8:57am	Stamford Station	4h 8m	1:05pm	Union Station	No tags
Amtrak Acela + Amtrak	12:01pm	Stamford Station	5h 46m	5:47pm	Union Station	No tags

Next departures for Stamford to Washington on April 11
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
9:55pm	Stamford Station	8h 34m	6:29am	Union Station	Cheapest
10:18am	Stamford Station	4h 5m	2:23pm	Union Station	Fastest
8:25am	Stamford Station	4h 59m	1:24pm	Union Station	No tags
8:55am	Stamford Station	4h 9m	1:04pm	Union Station	No tags
8:25am	Stamford Station	4h 59m	1:24pm	Union Station	No tags

Next departures for Stamford to Washington on April 12
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
8:25am	Stamford Station	4h 59m	1:24pm	Union Station	Cheapest
10:18am	Stamford Station	4h 5m	2:23pm	Union Station	Fastest
8:25am	Stamford Station	4h 59m	1:24pm	Union Station	No tags
10:18am	Stamford Station	4h 5m	2:23pm	Union Station	No tags
9:55am	Stamford Station	4h 34m	2:29pm	Union Station	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 10:21 PM EDT.

Compare 2 ways to go from Stamford to Washington

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the Train stands out as a good way to reach Washington. The journey takes about 4 hours 40 minutes, and with fares starting at just $55, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

24train per day

4h 40mAverage Duration

380 kmDistance

35kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$59 - $189	Average Duration9h 45m	CO₂ emissions 9kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$55 - $794	Average Duration4h 40m	CO₂ emissions 35kg CO₂e

Where are the popular train stations and stops in Stamford, CT, US and Washington, DC, US?

Stamford, CT, US

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Stamford Station
48 Station Pl, Stamford, CT 06902, USA
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Washington, DC, US

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Union Station
6 Union Station Dr NE, Washington, DC 20002, USA
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Train companies

Amtrak

4/55,784 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wi‑Fi3.6

Amtrak Acela

4.5/516 reviews

Staff5

Timeliness4.7

Cleanliness4.3

Wi‑Fi4

US train companies:Amtrak, Trenitalia, Renfe, VIA Rail Canada, Amtrak Acela, NS Nederlandse Spoorwegen, Iryo

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Stamford, CT, US to Washington, DC, US by train

Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.

How much is the train ticket from Stamford to Washington?
The cheapest train tickets from Stamford to Washington start at $55. The average price for this train route is around $196. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance to increase your chances of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the train ride from Stamford to Washington?
The average train trip from Stamford to Washington takes 4h 40m and covers 380 km. The quickest train gets you there in 3h 53m and is operated by Amtrak Acela.
Which train operators serve the Stamford to Washington route?
Several major train operators serve this route, with 24 trains available per day, including services from Amtrak, Amtrak Acela.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Stamford to Washington?
The earliest train from Stamford to Washington departs at 7:04am. The latest train departs at 9:55pm.
What is the best train operator from Stamford to Washington?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated train operator on this route is Amtrak Acela, with an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars based on 15 reviews.
Which train operator has the best Wi-Fi from Stamford to Washington?
Based on reviews on Busbud, the train operator Amtrak Acela has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 4.0.
Which train operator has the best on-time performance from Stamford to Washington?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual train operator on this route is Amtrak Acela, with a punctuality rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars.
Which train operator has the cleanest trains from Stamford to Washington?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the train operator with the cleanest trains on this route is Amtrak, with a cleanliness rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars.

Find cheapest prices for trains

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

04-03

$112

04-04

$254

Today

$488

04-06

$228

04-07

$88

04-08

$112

04-09

$185

04-10

$191

The cheapest trip from Stamford, CT, US to Washington, DC, US was searched and found on Apr 7, 2026 with a price of $88

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Stamford, CT, US to Washington, DC, US, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $88 to $1,137 for a train ticket from Stamford, CT, US to Washington, DC, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $88 which is on 2026-04-07.

Usually Amtrak Acela will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.