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The average train between New Canaan and Washington takes 5h 43m and the fastest train takes 4h 27m. There is a train service every few hours from New Canaan to Washington. 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 43m
Duration
267 mi
Distance
$419
Average price
Every 2 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
5h
$134–750

New Canaan to Washington train times

Trains run every 2 hours between New Canaan and Washington. The earliest departure is at 6:20 AM in the morning, and the last departure from New Canaan is at 10:25 PM which arrives into Washington at 8:22 AM. All services require a transfer at Stamford and take an average of 5h 43m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

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    Metro-North Railroad (MNR)Amtrak AcelaAmtrak Acela4h 47m • 2 changes

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    Metro-North Railroad (MNR)AmtrakAmtrak Acela4h 42m • 2 changes

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    Metro-North Railroad (MNR)Amtrak AcelaAmtrak Acela4h 34m • 2 changes

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    Metro-North Railroad (MNR)AmtrakAmtrak5h 29m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

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    Metro-North Railroad (MNR)AmtrakAmtrak Acela5h 2m • 2 changes

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    Metro-North Railroad (MNR)Amtrak AcelaAmtrak Acela4h 47m • 2 changes

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    Metro-North Railroad (MNR)Amtrak AcelaAmtrak Acela5h 5m • 2 changes

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    Metro-North Railroad (MNR)AmtrakAmtrak Acela5h 15m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

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    Metro-North Railroad (MNR)AmtrakAmtrak Acela5h 2m • 2 changes

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    Metro-North Railroad (MNR)Amtrak AcelaAmtrak Acela4h 47m • 2 changes

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    Metro-North Railroad (MNR)Amtrak AcelaAmtrak Acela5h 5m • 2 changes

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    Metro-North Railroad (MNR)AmtrakAmtrak Acela5h 15m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 22, 2026

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    Metro-North Railroad (MNR)AmtrakAmtrak Acela5h 2m • 2 changes

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    Metro-North Railroad (MNR)Amtrak AcelaAmtrak Acela4h 47m • 2 changes

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    Metro-North Railroad (MNR)Amtrak AcelaAmtrak Acela5h 5m • 2 changes

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    Metro-North Railroad (MNR)AmtrakAmtrak Acela5h 15m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 23, 2026

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    Metro-North Railroad (MNR)AmtrakAmtrak Acela5h 2m • 2 changes

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    Metro-North Railroad (MNR)Amtrak AcelaAmtrak Acela4h 47m • 2 changes

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    Metro-North Railroad (MNR)Amtrak AcelaAmtrak Acela5h 5m • 2 changes

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    Metro-North Railroad (MNR)AmtrakAmtrak Acela5h 15m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from New Canaan to Washington? 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: 266.7 mi
  • Duration: 5h 43m

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

You can take a train from New Canaan to Washington Union Station via Stamford, Stamford Amtrak Station, and Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station in around 5h.

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