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The average train between Danbury and Washington DC takes 7h 18m and the fastest train takes 5h 53m. The train service runs several times per day from Danbury to Washington DC. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

7h 18m
Duration
292 mi
Distance
$424
Average price
Every 3 hours
Frequency

Train via New York (Amtrak)

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  1. Take the train from Stamford Amtrak Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain train Northeast Regional / ...
  2. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Washington Union Stationtrain train Acela
6h 32m
$145–769

Danbury to Washington DC train times

Trains run every 3 hours between Danbury and Washington DC. The earliest departure is at 5:28 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Danbury is at 11:25 PM which arrives into Washington DC at 1:16 PM. All services require a transfer at South Norwalk and take an average of 7h 18m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

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    Metro-North Railroad (MNR)Metro-North Railroad (MNR)AmtrakAmtrakWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority15h 2m • 4 changes

Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

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    Metro-North Railroad (MNR)Metro-North Railroad (MNR)Amtrak AcelaAmtrak AcelaWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority7h 1m • 4 changes

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    Metro-North Railroad (MNR)Metro-North Railroad (MNR)Amtrak AcelaAmtrak AcelaWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority6h 1m • 4 changes

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    Metro-North Railroad (MNR)Metro-North Railroad (MNR)AmtrakAmtrakWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority6h 13m • 4 changes

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    Metro-North Railroad (MNR)Metro-North Railroad (MNR)Amtrak AcelaAmtrak AcelaWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority6h 38m • 4 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

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    Metro-North Railroad (MNR)Metro-North Railroad (MNR)Amtrak AcelaAmtrak AcelaWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority7h 1m • 4 changes

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    Metro-North Railroad (MNR)Metro-North Railroad (MNR)Amtrak AcelaAmtrak AcelaWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority6h 1m • 4 changes

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    Metro-North Railroad (MNR)Metro-North Railroad (MNR)Amtrak AcelaAmtrak AcelaWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority6h 43m • 4 changes

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    Metro-North Railroad (MNR)Metro-North Railroad (MNR)Amtrak AcelaAmtrak AcelaWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority6h 40m • 4 changes
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Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

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    Metro-North Railroad (MNR)Metro-North Railroad (MNR)AmtrakAmtrak AcelaWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority6h 3m • 4 changes

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    Metro-North Railroad (MNR)Metro-North Railroad (MNR)Amtrak AcelaAmtrak AcelaWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority6h 1m • 4 changes

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    Metro-North Railroad (MNR)Metro-North Railroad (MNR)Amtrak AcelaAmtrak AcelaWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority6h 16m • 4 changes

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    Metro-North Railroad (MNR)Metro-North Railroad (MNR)Amtrak AcelaAmtrak AcelaWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority7h 4m • 4 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

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    Metro-North Railroad (MNR)Metro-North Railroad (MNR)AmtrakAmtrak AcelaWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority6h 3m • 4 changes

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    Metro-North Railroad (MNR)Metro-North Railroad (MNR)Amtrak AcelaAmtrak AcelaWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority6h 1m • 4 changes

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    Metro-North Railroad (MNR)Metro-North Railroad (MNR)Amtrak AcelaAmtrak AcelaWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority6h 16m • 4 changes

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    Metro-North Railroad (MNR)Metro-North Railroad (MNR)Amtrak AcelaAmtrak AcelaWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority7h 4m • 4 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

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    Metro-North Railroad (MNR)Metro-North Railroad (MNR)AmtrakAmtrak AcelaWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority6h 3m • 4 changes

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    Metro-North Railroad (MNR)Metro-North Railroad (MNR)Amtrak AcelaAmtrak AcelaWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority6h 1m • 4 changes

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    Metro-North Railroad (MNR)Metro-North Railroad (MNR)Amtrak AcelaAmtrak AcelaWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority6h 16m • 4 changes

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    Metro-North Railroad (MNR)Metro-North Railroad (MNR)Amtrak AcelaAmtrak AcelaWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority7h 4m • 4 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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    Metro-North Railroad (MNR)Metro-North Railroad (MNR)AmtrakAmtrak AcelaWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority6h 3m • 4 changes

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    Metro-North Railroad (MNR)Metro-North Railroad (MNR)Amtrak AcelaAmtrak AcelaWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority6h 1m • 4 changes

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    Metro-North Railroad (MNR)Metro-North Railroad (MNR)Amtrak AcelaAmtrak AcelaWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority6h 16m • 4 changes

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    Metro-North Railroad (MNR)Metro-North Railroad (MNR)Amtrak AcelaAmtrak AcelaWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority7h 4m • 4 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Danbury to Washington DC? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

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  • Distance: 292.4 mi
  • Duration: 7h 18m

What companies run services between Danbury, CT, USA and Washington DC, USA?

You can take a train from Danbury to Washington DC via South Norwalk, Stamford, Stamford Amtrak Station, Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station, Washington Union Station, Union Station, Red Line Center Platform, and Metro Center, Red Line Track 2 Platform in around 6h 32m.

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