How much is the train ticket from New Haven to Washington?

The cheapest train tickets from New Haven to Washington start from R 677. The average price for this train route is around R 1 704. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for a better chance to secure the lowest possible price.

How long is the train journey from New Haven to Washington?

The average train journey time from New Haven to Washington is 5h 44m, covering a distance of 438 km. The quickest train can get you there in 4h 37m and is operated by Amtrak Acela .

Which train operators serve the New Haven to Washington route?

Several major train operators serve this route, with 33 trains available per day, including services from Amtrak , Amtrak Acela .

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

The earliest train from New Haven to Washington departs at 05:34. And the latest train departs at 21:10.

Which is the best train operator from New Haven 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 New Haven to Washington?

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

Which train operator offers the most punctual service from New Haven 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 New Haven 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 New Haven to Washington from R 635 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures from New Haven to Washington on 29 January
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
20:13	Union Station	6h 47m	03:00	Union Station	Cheapest
17:55	Union Station	5h 24m	23:19	Union Station	Fastest
17:55	Union Station	5h 24m	23:19	Union Station	No tags
21:10	Union Station	9h 44m	06:54	Union Station	No tags
21:10	Union Station	9h 44m	06:54	Union Station	No tags

Next departures from New Haven to Washington on 30 January
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	21:10	Union Station	9h 19m	06:29	Union Station	Cheapest
	09:14	Union Station	4h 39m	13:53	Union Station	Fastest
	06:12	Union Station	5h 29m	11:41	Union Station	No tags
	08:09	Union Station	4h 51m	13:00	Union Station	No tags
Amtrak Acela + Amtrak	11:16	Union Station	6h 31m	17:47	Union Station	No tags

Next departures from New Haven to Washington on 31 January
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	07:35	Union Station	5h 49m	13:24	Union Station	Cheapest
	08:10	Union Station	4h 48m	12:58	Union Station	Fastest
	07:35	Union Station	5h 49m	13:24	Union Station	No tags
	08:10	Union Station	4h 48m	12:58	Union Station	No tags
Amtrak + Amtrak Acela	07:28	State Street Station	5h 30m	12:58	Union Station	No tags

Next departures from New Haven to Washington on 1 February
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
19:21	Union Station	5h 20m	00:41	Union Station	Cheapest
09:31	Union Station	4h 48m	14:19	Union Station	Fastest
07:35	Union Station	5h 49m	13:24	Union Station	No tags
09:31	Union Station	4h 48m	14:19	Union Station	No tags
07:35	Union Station	5h 49m	13:24	Union Station	No tags

Next departures from New Haven to Washington on 2 February
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	21:10	Union Station	9h 44m	06:54	Union Station	Cheapest
	09:14	Union Station	4h 39m	13:53	Union Station	Fastest
	06:12	Union Station	5h 29m	11:41	Union Station	No tags
	08:09	Union Station	4h 51m	13:00	Union Station	No tags
Amtrak Acela + Amtrak	11:16	Union Station	6h 31m	17:47	Union Station	No tags

Next departures from New Haven to Washington on 3 February
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	20:13	Union Station	6h 47m	03:00	Union Station	Cheapest
	09:14	Union Station	4h 39m	13:53	Union Station	Fastest
	06:12	Union Station	5h 29m	11:41	Union Station	No tags
	08:09	Union Station	4h 51m	13:00	Union Station	No tags
Amtrak Acela + Amtrak	11:16	Union Station	6h 31m	17:47	Union Station	No tags

Next departures from New Haven to Washington on 4 February
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	20:13	Union Station	6h 47m	03:00	Union Station	Cheapest
	09:14	Union Station	4h 39m	13:53	Union Station	Fastest
	06:12	Union Station	5h 29m	11:41	Union Station	No tags
	08:09	Union Station	4h 51m	13:00	Union Station	No tags
Amtrak Acela + Amtrak	11:16	Union Station	6h 31m	17:47	Union Station	No tags

Next departures from New Haven to Washington on 5 February
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	06:12	Union Station	5h 29m	11:41	Union Station	Cheapest
	09:14	Union Station	4h 39m	13:53	Union Station	Fastest
	06:12	Union Station	5h 29m	11:41	Union Station	No tags
	08:09	Union Station	4h 51m	13:00	Union Station	No tags
Amtrak Acela + Amtrak	11:16	Union Station	6h 31m	17:47	Union Station	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Today at 2:11 AM EST.

Compare 2 ways to travel from New Haven to Washington

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the Bus stands out as a good way to reach Washington. The journey takes about 10 hours 5 minutes and with fares starting at just R 312, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

29bus per day

10h 5mAverage duration

438 kmDistance

11kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average priceR 312 - R 2 403	Average duration10h 5m	CO₂ emissions 11kg CO₂e
Train	Average priceR 677 - R 9 081	Average duration5h 44m	CO₂ emissions 40kg CO₂e

Train Companies

Amtrak

4/55 752 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

WiFi3.6

Amtrak Acela

4.5/515 reviews

Staff5

Timeliness4.7

Cleanliness4.3

WiFi4

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

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

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

How much is the train ticket from New Haven to Washington?
The cheapest train tickets from New Haven to Washington start from R 677. The average price for this train route is around R 1 704. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for a better chance to secure the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from New Haven to Washington?
The average train journey time from New Haven to Washington is 5h 44m, covering a distance of 438 km. The quickest train can get you there in 4h 37m and is operated by Amtrak Acela.
Which train operators serve the New Haven to Washington route?
Several major train operators serve this route, with 33 trains available per day, including services from Amtrak, Amtrak Acela.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from New Haven to Washington?
The earliest train from New Haven to Washington departs at 05:34. And the latest train departs at 21:10.
Which is the best train operator from New Haven 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 New Haven to Washington?
Based on reviews on Busbud, the train operator Amtrak Acela has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 4.0.
Which train operator offers the most punctual service from New Haven 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 New Haven 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

27/01

R 1 074

28/01

R 847

Today

R 1 140

30/01

R 847

31/01

R 2 295

01/02

R 1 628

02/02

R 847

03/02

R 895

The cheapest trip from New Haven, CT to Washington, DC, US was searched and found on 28 Jan 2026 with a price of R 847

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

You can expect to pay from R 847 to R 12 367 for a train ticket from New Haven, CT to Washington, DC, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at R 847, which is on 2026-01-30.

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.