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The average train between Fairfield and Washington DC takes 5h 58m and the fastest train takes 4h 46m. There is a train service every few hours from Fairfield 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.

5h 58m
Duration
278 mi
Distance
$414
Average price
Hourly
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
5h 40m
$138–756

Fairfield to Washington DC train times

Trains run hourly between Fairfield and Washington DC. The earliest departure is at 6:32 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Fairfield is at 10:15 PM which arrives into Washington DC at 9:52 AM. All services require a transfer at Stamford and take an average of 5h 58m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

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    Metro-North Railroad (MNR)AmtrakAmtrakWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority5h 51m • 3 changes

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    Metro-North Railroad (MNR)Amtrak AcelaAmtrak AcelaWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority5h 17m • 3 changes

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    Metro-North Railroad (MNR)AmtrakAmtrak AcelaWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority5h 14m • 3 changes

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    Metro-North Railroad (MNR)AmtrakAmtrakWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority10h 44m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

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    Metro-North Railroad (MNR)AmtrakAmtrak AcelaWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority4h 59m • 3 changes

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    Metro-North Railroad (MNR)Amtrak AcelaAmtrak AcelaWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority5h 2m • 3 changes

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    Metro-North Railroad (MNR)Amtrak AcelaAmtrak AcelaWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority4h 46m • 3 changes

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    Metro-North Railroad (MNR)AmtrakAmtrak AcelaWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority5h 40m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

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    Metro-North Railroad (MNR)AmtrakAmtrakWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority5h 43m • 3 changes

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    Metro-North Railroad (MNR)Amtrak AcelaAmtrak AcelaWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority5h 19m • 3 changes

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    Metro-North Railroad (MNR)AmtrakAmtrakWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority6h 13m • 3 changes

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    Metro-North Railroad (MNR)Amtrak AcelaAmtrak AcelaWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority5h 19m • 3 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

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

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    Metro-North Railroad (MNR)Amtrak AcelaAmtrak AcelaWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority5h 19m • 3 changes

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    Metro-North Railroad (MNR)AmtrakAmtrak AcelaWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority5h 38m • 3 changes

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    Metro-North Railroad (MNR)Amtrak AcelaAmtrak AcelaWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority5h 19m • 3 changes
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Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

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    Metro-North Railroad (MNR)AmtrakAmtrak AcelaWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority4h 59m • 3 changes

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    Metro-North Railroad (MNR)Amtrak AcelaAmtrak AcelaWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority5h 2m • 3 changes

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    Metro-North Railroad (MNR)Amtrak AcelaAmtrak AcelaWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority4h 46m • 3 changes

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    Metro-North Railroad (MNR)AmtrakAmtrak AcelaWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority5h 40m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

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    Metro-North Railroad (MNR)AmtrakAmtrak AcelaWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority4h 59m • 3 changes

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    Metro-North Railroad (MNR)Amtrak AcelaAmtrak AcelaWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority5h 2m • 3 changes

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    Metro-North Railroad (MNR)Amtrak AcelaAmtrak AcelaWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority4h 46m • 3 changes

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    Metro-North Railroad (MNR)AmtrakAmtrak AcelaWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority5h 40m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

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    Metro-North Railroad (MNR)AmtrakAmtrak AcelaWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority4h 59m • 3 changes

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    Metro-North Railroad (MNR)Amtrak AcelaAmtrak AcelaWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority5h 2m • 3 changes

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    Metro-North Railroad (MNR)Amtrak AcelaAmtrak AcelaWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority4h 46m • 3 changes

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    Metro-North Railroad (MNR)AmtrakAmtrak AcelaWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority5h 40m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Fairfield 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 Fairfield to Washington DC.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 278.3 mi
  • Duration: 5h 58m

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

You can take a train from Fairfield to Washington DC via 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 5h 40m.

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