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The average train between Washington and West Haven takes 5h 48m and the fastest train takes 4h 58m. There is a train service every few hours from Washington to West Haven. 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 48m
Duration
297 mi
Distance
$186
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train via Stamford

best
  1. Take the train from Washington Union Station to Stamford Amtrak Stationtrain train Acela
  2. Take the train from Stamford to West Haventrain train New Haven
5h 14m
$156–239

Washington to West Haven train times

Trains run hourly between Washington and West Haven. The earliest departure is at 4:50 AM at night, and the last departure from Washington is at 10:00 PM which arrives into West Haven at 7:43 AM. All services require a transfer at Stamford Amtrak Station and take an average of 5h 48m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

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    Amtrak AcelaMetro-North Railroad (MNR)5h 13m • 1 change

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    AmtrakMetro-North Railroad (MNR)5h 53m • 1 change

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    AmtrakMetro-North Railroad (MNR)5h 13m • 1 change

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    Amtrak AcelaMetro-North Railroad (MNR)5h 33m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

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    Amtrak AcelaMetro-North Railroad (MNR)5h 12m • 1 change

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    Amtrak AcelaMetro-North Railroad (MNR)5h 13m • 1 change

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    AmtrakMetro-North Railroad (MNR)5h 53m • 1 change

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    AmtrakMetro-North Railroad (MNR)5h 13m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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    Amtrak AcelaMetro-North Railroad (MNR)5h 12m • 1 change

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    Amtrak AcelaMetro-North Railroad (MNR)5h 13m • 1 change

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    AmtrakMetro-North Railroad (MNR)5h 53m • 1 change

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    AmtrakMetro-North Railroad (MNR)5h 13m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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    Amtrak AcelaMetro-North Railroad (MNR)5h 12m • 1 change

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    Amtrak AcelaMetro-North Railroad (MNR)5h 13m • 1 change

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    AmtrakMetro-North Railroad (MNR)5h 53m • 1 change

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    AmtrakMetro-North Railroad (MNR)5h 13m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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    Amtrak AcelaMetro-North Railroad (MNR)5h 12m • 1 change

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    Amtrak AcelaMetro-North Railroad (MNR)5h 21m • 1 change

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    Amtrak AcelaMetro-North Railroad (MNR)5h 34m • 1 change

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    AmtrakMetro-North Railroad (MNR)6h • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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    Amtrak AcelaMetro-North Railroad (MNR)5h 21m • 1 change

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    Amtrak AcelaMetro-North Railroad (MNR)5h 34m • 1 change

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    AmtrakMetro-North Railroad (MNR)5h 51m • 1 change

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    AmtrakMetro-North Railroad (MNR)6h 2m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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    Amtrak AcelaMetro-North Railroad (MNR)5h 12m • 1 change

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    Amtrak AcelaMetro-North Railroad (MNR)5h 13m • 1 change

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    AmtrakMetro-North Railroad (MNR)5h 53m • 1 change

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    AmtrakMetro-North Railroad (MNR)5h 13m • 1 change
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Want to know about travelling from Washington to West Haven? 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: 296.7 mi
  • Duration: 5h 48m

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

You can take a train from Washington Union Station to West Haven via Stamford Amtrak Station and Stamford in around 5h 14m.

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