Trains tickets from Washington, DC, US to Stamford, CT, US

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TodayJul 28
from $97
TomorrowJul 29
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WedJul 30
from $69
ThuJul 31
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FriAug 1
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SatAug 2
SunAug 3
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MonAug 4
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  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest
    Departure time: July 29 at
    Departure city: Washington
    Departure location: Union Station
    Arrival time: July 29 at
    Destination city: Stamford
    Destination location: Stamford Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • This trip is recommended because it is: Fastest
    Departure time: July 29 at
    Departure city: Washington
    Departure location: Union Station
    Arrival time: July 29 at
    Destination city: Stamford
    Destination location: Stamford Station
    Operated by: Amtrak AcelaAmtrak Acela
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: July 29 at
    Departure city: Washington
    Departure location: Union Station
    Arrival time: July 29 at
    Destination city: Stamford
    Destination location: Stamford Station
    Operated by: Amtrak AcelaAmtrak Acela
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: July 29 at
    Departure city: Washington
    Departure location: Union Station
    Arrival time: July 29 at
    Destination city: Stamford
    Destination location: Stamford Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: July 29 at
    Departure city: Washington
    Departure location: Union Station
    Arrival time: July 29 at
    Destination city: Stamford
    Destination location: Stamford Station
    Operated by: Amtrak AcelaAmtrak Acela
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:

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Compare 2 ways to go from Washington to Stamford.

Bus
Average Price$38 - $125Average Duration11h 40m
9kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestMost eco-friendly
Train
Average Price$39 - $741Average Duration4h 33m
35kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
Fastest
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the train from Washington to Stamford

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as the good way to reach Stamford. The journey takes about 4 hours 33 minutes and with fares starting at just $39, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

17train per day
4h 33mAverage Duration
$39Cheapest ticket
35kgCO₂ emissions

Train Washington, DC, US to Stamford, CT, US: Trip Overview

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Average ticket price$97
Average train trip duration4h 33m
Number of daily trains17
Earliest train departure4:54am
Distance236 miles (380 km)
Latest train departure10:00pm

Washington to Stamford Train

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Find cheapest prices for trains

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

Best price found
07/26
$131
07/27
$272
Today
$92
07/29
$92
07/30
$65
07/31
$92
08/01
$92
08/02
$36
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Washington, DC, US to Stamford, CT, US was searched and found on Aug 2, 2025 with a price of $36

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

You can expect to pay from $36 to $714 for a train ticket from Washington, DC, US to Stamford, CT, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $36 which is on 2025-08-02.

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.

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No matter if you plan to take a regional or high-speed train to Stamford, the planet will thank you. You’ll help to protect the beautiful landscapes that will unfold before your very eyes.

By choosing the train between Washington and Stamford, you emit up to 30 times less CO2 than for the same journey made by plane or car!

Make a music playlist for your train ride from Washington to Stamford, and enjoy the scenery to tunes from your own personal soundtrack.

Did you know?

The longest train journey in the world is between Europe and Asia. This long journey starts from Porto in Portugal and crosses the whole European continent to reach Hanoi in Vietnam in 12 days while traveling more than 17,000 km.

Some trains in Sweden can recover more than a fifth of the energy they use by braking. This is especially true with ore trains as they descend from Narvik to Kiruna.

Railway companies played a major role as early as 1883 in the use of time zones as we know them today.

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