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

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

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

The fastest way to get from Washington to Danbury is to fly and train which takes 5h 4m and costs $120 - $700.

Is there a direct bus between Washington and Danbury?

No, there is no direct bus from Washington station to Danbury. However, there are services departing from Union Station and arriving at Pulse Point via Port Authority Bus Terminal, Stamford Transportation Center @ Bay E and Norwalk Wheels Hub. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 5m.

Is there a direct train between Washington and Danbury?

No, there is no direct train from Washington 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 6h 25m.

How far is it from Washington to Danbury?

The distance between Washington and Danbury is 293 miles. The road distance is 286.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Washington to Danbury without a car is to train which takes 6h 25m and costs $100 - $200.

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

It takes approximately 6h 25m to get from Washington to Danbury, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Washington to Danbury bus from?

Washington to Danbury bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, depart from Union Station.

Where do I catch the Washington to Danbury train from?

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

Train or bus from Washington to Danbury?

The best way to get from Washington to Danbury is to train which takes 6h 25m and costs $100 - $200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 10h 5m.

Where does the Washington to Danbury bus arrive?

Washington to Danbury bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, arrive at Port Authority Bus Terminal station.

Where does the Washington to Danbury train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Washington to Danbury?

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

Where can I stay near Danbury?

There are 65+ hotels available in Danbury.

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There are 9 ways to get from Washington to Danbury by train (Amtrak), bus, train, car, plane, or bus (Greyhound)

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Train (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the train from Washington Union Station to Stamford Amtrak Stationtrain Acela
6h 25m
$101–195
Drive 285.1 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Washington to Danburycar 285.1 mi
5h 26m
$52–76
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Washington Union Station to New York Midtownbus FlixBus 2601 / ...
2. Take the train from Grand Central Terminal to Danburytrain Danbury
8h 7m
$63–105
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
5h 4m
$120–689
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 / ...
6h 53m
$97–721
Bus
1. Take the bus from Union Station to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus
2. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Stamford Bus Stopbus
3. Take the bus from Norwalk Wheels Hub to Pulse Pointbus 15
10h 5m
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
5h 10m
$944–2,550
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
5h 30m
$109–658
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
5h 58m
$934–2,166

Washington to Danbury by train (Amtrak)

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6h 25mAverage Duration

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Distance: 291.8 mi
Duration: 6h 25m

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 bus from Union Station to Pulse Point via Port Authority Bus Terminal, Stamford Bus Stop, Stamford Transportation Center @ Bay E, Belden Ave @ opp Burnell Blvd, and Norwalk Wheels Hub in around 10h 5m.

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