The average train between Washington and Danbury takes 6h 42m and the fastest train takes 5h 20m. The train service runs several times per day from Washington to Danbury. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run every 3 hours between Washington and Danbury. The earliest departure is at 4:50 AM at night, and the last departure from Washington is at 10:00 PM which arrives into Danbury at 8:40 AM. All services require a transfer at Stamford Amtrak Station and take an average of 6h 42m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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6h 32m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Washington to Danbury? 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.
No, there is no direct train from Washington to Danbury. However, there are services departing from Washington station and arriving at Danbury station via Stamford Amtrak Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 42m.
Washington to Danbury train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, depart from Washington Union Station.
Washington to Danbury train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, arrive at Stamford Amtrak Station.
The distance between Washington and Danbury is 412.2 km. The road distance is 470 km.
Amtrak Acela operates a train from Washington Union Station to Stamford Amtrak Station 5 times a day. Tickets cost $60–750 and the journey takes 3h 58m. Amtrak also services this route every 2 hours.