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

The cheapest way to get from Washington to Stratford is to drive which costs $50 - $75 and takes 5h 27m.

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

The fastest way to get from Washington to Stratford is to fly and train which takes 3h 40m and costs $110 - $700.

Is there a direct bus between Washington and Stratford?

No, there is no direct bus from Washington to Stratford. However, there are services departing from Washington, DC - Dupont Circle and arriving at Stratford Ave. at Main St. via Port Authority Bus Terminal and Bridgeport Transportation Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 6m.

Is there a direct train between Washington and Stratford?

No, there is no direct train from Washington station to Stratford. However, there are services departing from Washington Union Station and arriving at Stratford via Stamford. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 4m.

How far is it from Washington to Stratford?

The distance between Washington and Stratford is 288 miles. The road distance is 285.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Washington to Stratford without a car is to train which takes 5h 4m and costs $90 - $190.

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

It takes approximately 5h 4m to get from Washington to Stratford, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Washington to Stratford bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Washington to Stratford train from?

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

Train or bus from Washington to Stratford?

The best way to get from Washington to Stratford is to train which takes 5h 4m and costs $90 - $190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $95 - $220 and takes 8h 6m.

Where does the Washington to Stratford bus arrive?

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

Where does the Washington to Stratford train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Washington to Stratford?

Yes, the driving distance between Washington to Stratford is 286 miles. It takes approximately 5h 27m to drive from Washington to Stratford.

Where can I stay near Stratford?

There are 255+ hotels available in Stratford.

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There are 10 ways to get from Washington to Stratford by train (Amtrak), bus, train, car, plane, or bus (Greyhound)

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Washington Union Station to Stamford Amtrak Stationtrain Acela
2. Take the train from Stamford to Stratfordtrain New Haven
5h 4m
$93–187
Drive 284.2 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Washington to Stratfordcar 284.2 mi
5h 27m
$52–75
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Union Station to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus Washington
2. Take the train from Grand Central Terminal to Stratfordtrain New Haven
6h 34m
$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 Stratfordtrain
3h 40m
$116–688
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 Bridgeport Amtrak Stationtrain Northeast Regional / ...
5h 38m
$95–196
Bus
1. Take the bus from Washington, DC - Dupont Circle to Penn Station NYbus Springfield
2. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Bridgeport Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0255s
8h 6m
$99–220
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 Stratfordtrain
3h 46m
$962–2,540
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 Newark Liberty International Airport to Bridgeport Amtrak Stationtrain
4h 49m
$926–1,698
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
4h 33m
$107–571
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 Stratfordtrain
5h 5m
$110–661

Washington to Stratford by train

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Distance: 286.1 mi
Duration: 5h 4m

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

You can take a train from Washington Union Station to Stratford via Stamford Amtrak Station and Stamford in around 5h 4m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Washington, DC - Dupont Circle to Stratford Ave. at Main St. via Penn Station NY, Port Authority Bus Terminal, and Bridgeport Transportation Center in around 8h 6m.

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