What is the cheapest way to get from Washington DC to Danbury?

The cheapest way to get from Washington DC to Danbury is to drive which costs $50 - $75 and takes 5h 26m.

What is the fastest way to get from Washington DC to Danbury?

The fastest way to get from Washington DC to Danbury is to drive which takes 5h 26m and costs $50 - $75.

Is there a direct bus between Washington DC and Danbury?

No, there is no direct bus from Washington DC to Danbury. However, there are services departing from 13 St NW+G St NW and arriving at Pulse Point via Washington Union Station, White Plains Transportation Center, Atlantic St @ Veterans Park and Norwalk Wheels Hub. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 8m.

Is there a direct train between Washington DC and Danbury?

No, there is no direct train from Washington DC station to Danbury. However, there are services departing from Washington Union Station and arriving at Danbury via Stamford and South Norwalk. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 23m.

How far is it from Washington DC to Danbury?

The distance between Washington DC and Danbury is 295 miles. The road distance is 286.7 miles.

How do I travel from Washington DC to Danbury without a car?

The best way to get from Washington DC to Danbury without a car is to train which takes 7h 23m and costs $85 - $190.

How long does it take to get from Washington DC to Danbury?

It takes approximately 7h 23m to get from Washington DC to Danbury, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Washington DC to Danbury bus from?

Washington DC to Danbury bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Washington Union Station.

Where do I catch the Washington DC to Danbury train from?

Washington DC to Danbury train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, depart from Washington Union Station.

Train or bus from Washington DC to Danbury?

The best way to get from Washington DC to Danbury is to train which takes 7h 23m and costs $85 - $190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 11h 8m.

Where does the Washington DC to Danbury bus arrive?

Washington DC to Danbury bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at White Plains Station.

Where does the Washington DC to Danbury train arrive?

Washington DC to Danbury train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, arrive at Stamford Amtrak Station.

Can I drive from Washington DC to Danbury?

Yes, the driving distance between Washington DC to Danbury is 287 miles. It takes approximately 5h 26m to drive from Washington DC to Danbury.

Where can I stay near Danbury?

There are 64+ hotels available in Danbury.

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

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Train (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the train from Washington Union Station to Stamford Amtrak Stationtrain Acela
7h 23m
$87–188
Drive 285.1 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Washington DC to Danburycar 285.1 mi
5h 26m
$52–76
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Washington to New Yorkbus Ppb 8709 / ...
2. Take the train from Grand Central Terminal to Danburytrain Danbury
8h 32m
$77–157
Fly to Laguardia Airport, train
1. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Laguardia Airport (LGA)plane DCA - LGA
2. Take the train from 125th Street - Harlem to South Norwalktrain
3. Take the train from South Norwalk to Danburytrain
6h 23m
$117–696
Train via New York (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Washington Union Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain Acela
2. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Stamford Amtrak Stationtrain Northeast Regional / ...
7h 25m
$85–718
Bus
1. Take the bus from Washington Union Station to White Plains Stationbus FlixBus 2605
2. Take the bus from Norwalk Wheels Hub to Pulse Pointbus 15
11h 8m
Fly to John F. Kennedy International Airport, train
1. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)plane DCA - JFK
2. Take the train from Grand Central Terminal to South Norwalktrain
3. Take the train from South Norwalk to Danburytrain
6h 30m
$938–1,657
Fly to Westchester County Airport, train
1. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Westchester County Airport (HPN)plane DCA - HPN
2. Take the train from White Plains to Brewstertrain
6h 57m
$106–674
Fly to Newark Liberty International Airport, train
1. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)plane DCA - EWR
2. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Stamford Amtrak Stationtrain
3. Take the train from South Norwalk to Danburytrain
7h 20m
$947–2,208
Fly to Bradley International Airport, train
1. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Bradley International Airport (BDL)plane DCA - BDL
2. Take the train from Windsor Locks to New Haventrain
3. Take the train from New Haven to South Norwalktrain
8h 35m
$126–669

Washington DC to Danbury by foot, bus, and train (Amtrak)

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Distance: 293.7 mi
Duration: 7h 23m

What companies run services between Washington DC, USA and Danbury, 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. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Washington DC to Pulse Point via 13 St NW+G St NW, Massachusetts Av NE+1 St NE, Washington Union Station, White Plains Station, White Plains Transportation Center, Main St @ Atlantic St, Atlantic St @ Veterans Park, Belden Ave @ opp Burnell Blvd, and Norwalk Wheels Hub in around 11h 8m.

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