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

The cheapest way to get from Washington to Stamford is to drive which costs $45 - $70 and takes 4h 56m.

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

The fastest way to get from Washington to Stamford is to fly and train which takes 3h 5m and costs $100 - $700.

Is there a direct bus between Washington and Stamford?

No, there is no direct bus from Washington station to Stamford. However, there are services departing from Washington Union Station and arriving at Main St @ Atlantic St via White Plains Transportation Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 53m.

Is there a direct train between Washington and Stamford?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Washington Union Station station and arriving at Stamford Amtrak Station station. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 58m.

How far is it from Washington to Stamford?

The distance between Washington and Stamford is 262 miles. The road distance is 261.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Washington to Stamford without a car is to train which takes 3h 58m and costs $140 - $220.

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

The train from Washington Union Station to Stamford Amtrak Station takes 3h 58m including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Washington to Stamford bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Washington to Stamford train from?

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

Train or bus from Washington to Stamford?

The best way to get from Washington to Stamford is to train which takes 3h 58m and costs $140 - $220. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $50 - $75 and takes 6h 53m.

Where does the Washington to Stamford bus arrive?

Washington to Stamford bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at White Plains Bus Station.

Where does the Washington to Stamford train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Washington to Stamford?

Yes, the driving distance between Washington to Stamford is 261 miles. It takes approximately 4h 56m to drive from Washington to Stamford.

How do I get a train ticket from Washington to Stamford?

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There are 9 ways to get from Washington to Stamford 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
3h 58m
$140–220
Drive 259.6 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Washington to Stamfordcar 259.6 mi
4h 56m
$48–69
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Washington to New Yorkbus Ppb 8709 / ...
2. Take the train from Grand Central Terminal to Stamfordtrain New Haven / ...
6h
$69–121
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 Stamfordtrain
3h 5m
$109–695
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 / ...
4h 26m
$131–738
Bus (Flixbus)
1. Take the bus from Washington Union Station to White Plains Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2605
6h 53m
$50–72
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 Stamfordtrain
3h 15m
$948–1,278
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
3h 40m
$945–1,898
Fly to Westchester County Airport, line 971 bus
1. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Westchester County Airport (HPN)plane DCA - HPN
2. Take the bus from Main St @ South Broadway to Main St @ Atlantic Stbus
4h 2m
$100–659

Washington to Stamford by train (Amtrak)

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Distance: 260.1 mi
Duration: 3h 58m

What companies run services between Washington, DC, USA and Stamford, 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, Flixbus USA operates a bus from Washington Union Station to White Plains Bus Station once daily. Tickets cost $45–75 and the journey takes 5h 45m.

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