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The average train between Washington and Darien takes 4h 56m and the fastest train takes 4h 2m. There is a train service every few hours from Washington to Darien. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

4h 56m
Duration
268 mi
Distance
$79
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train (Amtrak)

best
  1. Take the train from Washington Union Station to Stamford Amtrak Stationtrain train Acela
4h 40m
$65–155

Washington to Darien train times

Trains run hourly between Washington and Darien. The earliest departure is at 4:50 AM at night, and the last departure from Washington is at 10:00 PM which arrives into Darien at 6:49 AM. All services require a transfer at Stamford Amtrak Station and take an average of 4h 56m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    Amtrak AcelaAmtrak AcelaMetro-North Railroad (MNR)4h 11m • 2 changes

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    AmtrakAmtrakMetro-North Railroad (MNR)5h 5m • 2 changes

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    Amtrak AcelaAmtrakMetro-North Railroad (MNR)4h 24m • 2 changes

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    AmtrakAmtrakMetro-North Railroad (MNR)5h 13m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    AmtrakAmtrakMetro-North Railroad (MNR)5h 5m • 2 changes

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    Amtrak AcelaAmtrakMetro-North Railroad (MNR)4h 24m • 2 changes

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    Amtrak AcelaAmtrakMetro-North Railroad (MNR)5h 47m • 2 changes

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    Amtrak AcelaAmtrakMetro-North Railroad (MNR)4h 34m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Amtrak AcelaAmtrak AcelaMetro-North Railroad (MNR)4h 13m • 2 changes

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    Amtrak AcelaAmtrak AcelaMetro-North Railroad (MNR)4h 19m • 2 changes

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    Amtrak AcelaAmtrakMetro-North Railroad (MNR)4h 34m • 2 changes

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    Amtrak AcelaAmtrakMetro-North Railroad (MNR)4h 2m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Amtrak AcelaAmtrak AcelaMetro-North Railroad (MNR)4h 13m • 2 changes

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    Amtrak AcelaAmtrak AcelaMetro-North Railroad (MNR)4h 19m • 2 changes

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    Amtrak AcelaAmtrakMetro-North Railroad (MNR)4h 34m • 2 changes

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    Amtrak AcelaAmtrakMetro-North Railroad (MNR)4h 2m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Washington to Darien? 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: 268.2 mi
  • Duration: 4h 56m

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

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.

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