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The average train between Washington and Fairfield takes 5h 17m and the fastest train takes 4h 28m. There is a train service every few hours from Washington to Fairfield. 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 17m
Duration
278 mi
Distance
$181
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train (Amtrak)

best
  1. Take the train from Washington Union Station to Stamford Amtrak Stationtrain train Acela
4h 48m
$152–234

Washington to Fairfield train times

Trains run hourly between Washington and Fairfield. The earliest departure is at 4:50 AM at night, and the last departure from Washington is at 10:00 PM which arrives into Fairfield at 7:12 AM. All services require a transfer at Stamford Amtrak Station and take an average of 5h 17m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

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    AmtrakMetro-North Railroad (MNR)5h 5m • 1 change

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    Amtrak AcelaMetro-North Railroad (MNR)4h 56m • 1 change

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    AmtrakMetro-North Railroad (MNR)5h 25m • 1 change

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    Amtrak AcelaMetro-North Railroad (MNR)4h 35m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

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    Amtrak AcelaMetro-North Railroad (MNR)4h 50m • 1 change

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    Amtrak AcelaMetro-North Railroad (MNR)5h 4m • 1 change

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    AmtrakMetro-North Railroad (MNR)5h 20m • 1 change

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    AmtrakMetro-North Railroad (MNR)5h 32m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

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    Amtrak AcelaMetro-North Railroad (MNR)4h 39m • 1 change

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    Amtrak AcelaMetro-North Railroad (MNR)4h 40m • 1 change

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    AmtrakMetro-North Railroad (MNR)5h 20m • 1 change

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    AmtrakMetro-North Railroad (MNR)4h 41m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

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    Amtrak AcelaMetro-North Railroad (MNR)4h 39m • 1 change

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    Amtrak AcelaMetro-North Railroad (MNR)4h 40m • 1 change

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    AmtrakMetro-North Railroad (MNR)5h 20m • 1 change

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    AmtrakMetro-North Railroad (MNR)4h 41m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 277.8 mi
  • Duration: 5h 17m

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