What is the cheapest way to get from Shelton to Washington?

The cheapest way to get from Shelton to Washington is to drive which costs $50 - $80 and takes 5h 40m.

What is the fastest way to get from Shelton to Washington?

The fastest way to get from Shelton to Washington is to train and fly which takes 4h 53m and costs $100 - $600.

Is there a direct bus between Shelton and Washington?

No, there is no direct bus from Shelton to Washington. However, there are services departing from Howe Ave @ Cornell St and arriving at Washington, DC - Dupont Circle via Temple St @ Chapel St, New Haven and Penn Station NY. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 25m.

Is there a direct train between Shelton and Washington?

No, there is no direct train from Shelton to Washington station. However, there are services departing from Derby-Shelton and arriving at Washington Union Station via Bridgeport Amtrak Station and Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 54m.

How far is it from Shelton to Washington?

The distance between Shelton and Washington is 297 miles. The road distance is 294.6 miles.

How do I travel from Shelton to Washington without a car?

The best way to get from Shelton to Washington without a car is to train via New York which takes 5h 54m and costs $95 - $210.

How long does it take to get from Shelton to Washington?

It takes approximately 5h 54m to get from Shelton to Washington, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Shelton to Washington bus from?

Shelton to Washington bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, depart from New Haven station.

Where do I catch the Shelton to Washington train from?

Shelton to Washington train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Bridgeport Amtrak Station.

Train or bus from Shelton to Washington?

The best way to get from Shelton to Washington is to train via New York which takes 5h 54m and costs $95 - $210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $100 - $250 and takes 9h 25m.

Where does the Shelton to Washington bus arrive?

Shelton to Washington bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, arrive at New York station.

Where does the Shelton to Washington train arrive?

Shelton to Washington train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station.

Can I drive from Shelton to Washington?

Yes, the driving distance between Shelton to Washington is 295 miles. It takes approximately 5h 40m to drive from Shelton to Washington.

Where can I stay near Washington?

There are 1610+ hotels available in Washington.

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Train via New York (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the train from Bridgeport Amtrak Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain Northeast Regional / ...
2. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Washington Union Stationtrain Acela
5h 54m
$95–202
Drive 292.9 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Shelton to Washingtoncar 292.9 mi
5h 40m
$54–78
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Bridgeport to Grand Central Terminaltrain New Haven
2. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Union Stationbus New York
7h 40m
$60–114
Train to Laguardia Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Bridgeport to 125th Street - Harlemtrain
2. Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane LGA - DCA
4h 53m
$105–593
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Bridgeport Amtrak Station to Washington Union Stationtrain Northeast Regional / ...
6h 33m
$97–202
Bus
1. Take the bus from New Haven to New Yorkbus Bz 0203
2. Take the bus from Penn Station NY to Washington, DC - Dupont Circlebus NY to Springfield
9h 25m
$104–246
Train to John F. Kennedy International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Bridgeport to Grand Central Terminaltrain
2. Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane JFK - DCA
5h 16m
$936–2,554
Train to Bradley International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from New Haven to Windsor Lockstrain
2. Fly from Bradley International Airport (BDL) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane BDL - DCA
5h 31m
$93–521
Train to Newark Liberty International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Bridgeport Amtrak Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain
2. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane EWR - DCA
5h 42m
$945–1,780
Train to Westchester County Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Bridgeport to Stamfordtrain
2. Fly from Westchester County Airport (HPN) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane HPN - DCA
6h 4m
$113–684

Shelton to Washington by train (Amtrak)

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Distance: 295.1 mi
Duration: 5h 54m

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

You can take a train from Derby-Shelton to Washington Union Station via Bridgeport, Bridgeport Amtrak Station, and Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station in around 5h 54m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Howe Ave @ Cornell St to Washington, DC - Dupont Circle via Elm St @ Church St, Temple St @ Chapel St, New Haven, New York, and Penn Station NY in around 9h 25m.

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