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

The cheapest way to get from Washington to Shelton is to drive which costs $50 - $80 and takes 5h 36m.

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

The fastest way to get from Washington to Shelton is to fly and train which takes 4h 26m and costs $120 - $700.

Is there a direct bus between Washington and Shelton?

No, there is no direct bus from Washington to Shelton. However, there are services departing from Washington, DC - Dupont Circle and arriving at Howe Ave @ Cornell St via New York, Union Ave @ Union Station and Chapel St @ Temple St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 52m.

Is there a direct train between Washington and Shelton?

No, there is no direct train from Washington station to Shelton. However, there are services departing from Washington Union Station and arriving at Derby-Shelton via Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station and Bridgeport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 12m.

How far is it from Washington to Shelton?

The distance between Washington and Shelton is 297 miles. The road distance is 293.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Washington to Shelton without a car is to train which takes 6h 12m and costs $95 - $200.

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

It takes approximately 6h 12m to get from Washington to Shelton, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Washington to Shelton bus from?

Washington to Shelton bus services, operated by Best Bus, depart from Washington, DC - Dupont Circle station.

Where do I catch the Washington to Shelton train from?

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

Train or bus from Washington to Shelton?

The best way to get from Washington to Shelton is to train which takes 6h 12m and costs $95 - $200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $100 - $250 and takes 8h 52m.

Where does the Washington to Shelton bus arrive?

Washington to Shelton bus services, operated by Best Bus, arrive at Penn Station NY.

Where does the Washington to Shelton train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Washington to Shelton?

Yes, the driving distance between Washington to Shelton is 293 miles. It takes approximately 5h 36m to drive from Washington to Shelton.

Where can I stay near Shelton?

There are 271+ hotels available in Shelton.

Washington to Shelton - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 8 ways to get from Washington to Shelton by train (Amtrak), bus, train, car, or plane

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Train (Amtrak)
best
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 Bridgeport Amtrak Stationtrain Northeast Regional / ...
6h 12m
$96–198
Drive 291.8 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Washington to Sheltoncar 291.8 mi
5h 36m
$54–77
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Union Station to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus Washington
2. Take the train from Grand Central Terminal to Bridgeporttrain New Haven
8h 10m
$61–112
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 Bridgeporttrain
4h 26m
$123–699
Bus
1. Take the bus from Washington, DC - Dupont Circle to Penn Station NYbus Springfield
2. Take the bus from New York to New Havenbus Bz 0210
8h 52m
$105–246
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 Bridgeporttrain
4h 28m
$968–2,551
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
5h 2m
$101–563
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 Stamford to Bridgeporttrain
5h 47m
$115–672

Washington to Shelton by train (Amtrak)

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Distance: 295.1 mi
Duration: 6h 12m

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

You can take a train from Washington Union Station to Derby-Shelton via Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station, Bridgeport Amtrak Station, and Bridgeport in around 6h 12m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Washington, DC - Dupont Circle to Howe Ave @ Cornell St via Penn Station NY, New York, Union Ave @ Union Station, Chapel St @ Church St, and Chapel St @ Temple St in around 8h 52m.

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