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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
$349
Average price
Every 3 hours
Frequency

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 Saturday, October 10, 2026

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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 38m • 4 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Metro-North Railroad (MNR)Metro-North Railroad (MNR)AmtrakAmtrakWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority11h 7m • 4 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Metro-North Railroad (MNR)Metro-North Railroad (MNR)AmtrakAmtrak AcelaWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority13h 51m • 4 changes

Departing Sunday, October 11, 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, October 12, 2026

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    Metro-North Railroad (MNR)Metro-North Railroad (MNR)AmtrakAmtrak AcelaWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority6h 6m • 4 changes
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    Metro-North Railroad (MNR)Metro-North Railroad (MNR)Amtrak AcelaAmtrak AcelaWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority5h 58m • 4 changes
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    Metro-North Railroad (MNR)Metro-North Railroad (MNR)Amtrak AcelaAmtrak AcelaWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority6h 19m • 4 changes
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    Metro-North Railroad (MNR)Metro-North Railroad (MNR)Amtrak AcelaAmtrak AcelaWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority7h 7m • 4 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 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, October 14, 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, October 15, 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 Friday, October 16, 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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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.

Map of how to get from Danbury to Washington DC.ExpandLaunch map view
  • 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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