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The average train between West Haven and Washington takes 5h 43m and the fastest train takes 4h 42m. There is a train service every few hours from West Haven to Washington. 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 43m
Duration
298 mi
Distance
$355
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train via New York (Amtrak)

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  1. Take the train from New Haven to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain train Northeast Regional / ...
  2. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Washington Union Stationtrain train Acela
4h 55m
$72–713

West Haven to Washington train times

Trains run hourly between West Haven and Washington. The earliest departure is at 6:12 AM in the morning, and the last departure from West Haven is at 10:20 PM which arrives into Washington at 8:22 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 5h 43m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, October 8, 2026

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    Amtrak AcelaAmtrak Acela4h 50m • 1 change

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    AmtrakAmtrak Acela5h 4m • 1 change

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    Amtrak AcelaAmtrak Acela4h 47m • 1 change

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    AmtrakAmtrak5h 22m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

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    AmtrakAmtrak Acela5h 10m • 1 change

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    Amtrak AcelaAmtrak Acela4h 52m • 1 change

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    Amtrak AcelaAmtrak Acela4h 42m • 1 change

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    AmtrakAmtrak Acela5h 18m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    AmtrakAmtrak5h 49m • 1 change

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    Amtrak AcelaAmtrak Acela4h 53m • 1 change

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    AmtrakAmtrak5h 50m • 1 change

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    Amtrak AcelaAmtrak Acela4h 51m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    AmtrakAmtrak Acela5h 28m • 1 change

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    Amtrak AcelaAmtrak Acela4h 53m • 1 change

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    AmtrakAmtrak Acela5h 44m • 1 change

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    Amtrak AcelaAmtrak Acela4h 51m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    AmtrakAmtrak Acela5h 10m • 1 change

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    Amtrak AcelaAmtrak Acela4h 52m • 1 change

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    Amtrak AcelaAmtrak Acela4h 42m • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

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Map of how to get from West Haven to Washington.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 297.6 mi
  • Duration: 5h 43m

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

You can take a train from New Haven to Washington Union Station via Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station in around 4h 55m.

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