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The average train between Washington and New Canaan takes 5h 24m and the fastest train takes 4h 23m. The train service runs several times per day from Washington to New Canaan. 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 24m
Duration
268 mi
Distance
$93
Average price
Every 2 hours
Frequency

Train (Amtrak)

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  1. Take the train from Washington Union Station to Stamford Amtrak Stationtrain train Acela
4h 53m
$77–192

Washington to New Canaan train times

Trains run every 2 hours between Washington and New Canaan. The earliest departure is at 4:50 AM at night, and the last departure from Washington is at 10:00 PM which arrives into New Canaan at 7:10 AM. All services require a transfer at Stamford Amtrak Station and take an average of 5h 24m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    AmtrakMetro-North Railroad (MNR)5h 11m • 1 change

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    AmtrakMetro-North Railroad (MNR)10h 38m • 1 change

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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

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    Amtrak AcelaMetro-North Railroad (MNR)4h 34m • 1 change

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    Amtrak AcelaMetro-North Railroad (MNR)4h 49m • 1 change

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    AmtrakMetro-North Railroad (MNR)5h 29m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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

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    Amtrak AcelaMetro-North Railroad (MNR)4h 34m • 1 change

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    Amtrak AcelaMetro-North Railroad (MNR)4h 49m • 1 change

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    AmtrakMetro-North Railroad (MNR)5h 29m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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

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    Amtrak AcelaMetro-North Railroad (MNR)4h 34m • 1 change

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    Amtrak AcelaMetro-North Railroad (MNR)4h 49m • 1 change

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    AmtrakMetro-North Railroad (MNR)5h 29m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

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    Amtrak AcelaMetro-North Railroad (MNR)4h 28m • 1 change

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    AmtrakMetro-North Railroad (MNR)4h 58m • 1 change

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    Amtrak AcelaMetro-North Railroad (MNR)4h 38m • 1 change

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    Amtrak AcelaMetro-North Railroad (MNR)5h 30m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

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    AmtrakMetro-North Railroad (MNR)4h 58m • 1 change

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    Amtrak AcelaMetro-North Railroad (MNR)4h 38m • 1 change

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    Amtrak AcelaMetro-North Railroad (MNR)5h 30m • 1 change

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    AmtrakMetro-North Railroad (MNR)5h 8m • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 268.1 mi
  • Duration: 5h 24m

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