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How to get fromStamford to Washington DCby train (Amtrak), train, bus, car, plane, bus (Flixbus), or subway

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There are 10 ways to get from Stamford to Washington DC by train (Amtrak), train, bus, car, plane, bus (Flixbus), or subway

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  1. Train via New York (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Stamford Amtrak Station 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 27m
    $80–704

  2. Drive 260.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Stamford to Washington DCcar car 260.4 mi
    5h
    $48–69

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Stamford to Grand Central Terminaltrain train New Haven / ...
    2. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Union Stationbus bus New York
    6h 34m
    $56–113

  4. Train to Laguardia Airport, fly to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport

    1. Take the train from Stamford to 125th Street - Harlemtrain train
    2. Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane plane LGA - DCA
    4h 27m
    $91–578

  5. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Stamford Amtrak Station to Washington Union Stationtrain train Northeast Regional / ...
    5h 1m
    $63–742

  6. Bus (Flixbus)

    1. Take the bus from White Plains Station to Washington Union Stationbus bus FlixBus 2605
    8h 34m
    $50–87

  7. Train to Newark Liberty International Airport, fly to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport

    1. Take the train from Stamford Amtrak Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane plane EWR - DCA
    4h 21m
    $881–2,183

  8. Train to John F. Kennedy International Airport, fly to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport

    1. Take the train from Stamford to Grand Central Terminaltrain train
    2. Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane plane JFK - DCA
    4h 55m
    $928–2,539

  9. Train to Laguardia Airport, fly to Washington Dulles International Airport, subway

    1. Take the train from Stamford to 125th Street - Harlemtrain train
    2. Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane plane LGA - IAD
    3. Take the subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to McPherson Square, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platformsubway subway
    5h 3m
    $65–377

  10. Line 971 bus to Westchester County Airport, fly to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport

    1. Take the bus from Stamford Transportation Center @ Bay A to South Broadway @ Main Stbus bus
    2. Fly from Westchester County Airport (HPN) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane plane HPN - DCA
    4h 47m
    $93–611

Stamford to Washington DC by train, subway, and foot (Amtrak)

Calendar139Weekly Services
Duration4h 27mAverage Duration
Ticket$80Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 260.7 mi
  • Duration: 4h 27m

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

You can take a train from Stamford Amtrak Station to Washington DC via Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station, Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station, Union Station, Red Line Center Platform, and Metro Center, Red Line Track 2 Platform in around 4h 27m. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from White Plains Station to Washington Union Station once daily. Tickets cost $45–80 and the journey takes 6h 25m.

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