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Trip Overview

The average train between Stamford and Washington DC takes 5h 6m and the fastest train takes 4h 8m. There is a train service every few hours from Stamford 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 6m
Duration
261 mi
Distance
$325
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
4h 28m
$65–684

Stamford to Washington DC train times

Trains run hourly between Stamford and Washington DC. The earliest departure is at 7:04 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Stamford is at 11:08 PM which arrives into Washington DC at 8:34 AM. All services require a transfer at Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station and take an average of 5h 6m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

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    AmtrakAmtrakWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority10h 10m • 2 changes

Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    AmtrakAmtrakWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority5h 9m • 2 changes

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    Amtrak AcelaAmtrak AcelaWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority4h 16m • 2 changes

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    AmtrakAmtrakWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority5h 10m • 2 changes

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    Amtrak AcelaAmtrak AcelaWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority4h 15m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    AmtrakAmtrak AcelaWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority4h 51m • 2 changes

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    Amtrak AcelaAmtrak AcelaWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority4h 16m • 2 changes

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    AmtrakAmtrak AcelaWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority5h 3m • 2 changes

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    Amtrak AcelaAmtrak AcelaWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority4h 15m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    AmtrakAmtrak AcelaWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority4h 30m • 2 changes

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    Amtrak AcelaAmtrak AcelaWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority4h 17m • 2 changes

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    Amtrak AcelaAmtrak AcelaWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority4h 11m • 2 changes

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    AmtrakAmtrak AcelaWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority4h 39m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    AmtrakAmtrak AcelaWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority4h 27m • 2 changes

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    Amtrak AcelaAmtrak AcelaWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority4h 20m • 2 changes

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    Amtrak AcelaAmtrak AcelaWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority4h 8m • 2 changes

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    AmtrakAmtrak AcelaWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority4h 42m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Stamford 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: 260.7 mi
  • Duration: 5h 6m

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

You can take a train from Stamford Amtrak Station to Washington DC via 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 4h 28m.

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