How much is the train ticket from Hartford to Washington?

The cheapest train tickets from Hartford to Washington start from R 854. The average price for this train route is around R 1 296. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for a better chance to secure the lowest possible price.

How long is the train journey from Hartford to Washington?

The average train journey time from Hartford to Washington is 6h 52m, covering a distance of 487 km. The quickest train can get you there in 5h 55m and is operated by Amtrak .

Which train operators serve the Hartford to Washington route?

Several major train operators run on this route, with 8 trains available per day.

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Hartford to Washington?

The earliest train from Hartford to Washington departs at 04:51. And the latest train departs at 20:14.

Train Hartford to Washington from R 806 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures from Hartford to Washington on 26 January
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
16:29	Harford Union Station	6h 50m	23:19	Union Station	Cheapest
15:27	Harford Union Station	6h 35m	22:02	Union Station	Fastest
16:29	Harford Union Station	6h 50m	23:19	Union Station	No tags
20:14	Harford Union Station	10h 40m	06:54	Union Station	No tags
20:14	Harford Union Station	10h 40m	06:54	Union Station	No tags

Next departures from Hartford to Washington on 27 January
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
19:15	Harford Union Station	7h 45m	03:00	Union Station	Cheapest
07:39	Harford Union Station	6h 26m	14:05	Union Station	Fastest
04:51	Harford Union Station	6h 50m	11:41	Union Station	No tags
04:51	Harford Union Station	6h 50m	11:41	Union Station	No tags
08:12	Harford Union Station	6h 52m	15:04	Union Station	No tags

Next departures from Hartford to Washington on 28 January
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
04:51	Harford Union Station	6h 50m	11:41	Union Station	Cheapest
07:39	Harford Union Station	6h 26m	14:05	Union Station	Fastest
04:51	Harford Union Station	6h 50m	11:41	Union Station	No tags
08:12	Harford Union Station	6h 52m	15:04	Union Station	No tags
08:12	Harford Union Station	6h 52m	15:04	Union Station	No tags

Next departures from Hartford to Washington on 29 January
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
04:51	Harford Union Station	6h 50m	11:41	Union Station	Cheapest
07:39	Harford Union Station	6h 26m	14:05	Union Station	Fastest
04:51	Harford Union Station	6h 50m	11:41	Union Station	No tags
08:12	Harford Union Station	6h 52m	15:04	Union Station	No tags
08:12	Harford Union Station	6h 52m	15:04	Union Station	No tags

Next departures from Hartford to Washington on 30 January
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
19:15	Harford Union Station	7h 45m	03:00	Union Station	Cheapest
07:39	Harford Union Station	6h 26m	14:05	Union Station	Fastest
04:51	Harford Union Station	6h 50m	11:41	Union Station	No tags
04:51	Harford Union Station	6h 50m	11:41	Union Station	No tags
08:12	Harford Union Station	6h 52m	15:04	Union Station	No tags

Next departures from Hartford to Washington on 31 January
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
06:24	Harford Union Station	7h	13:24	Union Station	Cheapest
11:08	Harford Union Station	6h 21m	17:29	Union Station	Fastest
06:24	Harford Union Station	7h	13:24	Union Station	No tags
09:06	Harford Union Station	7h 6m	16:12	Union Station	No tags
09:06	Harford Union Station	7h 6m	16:12	Union Station	No tags

Next departures from Hartford to Washington on 1 February
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
20:07	Harford Union Station	10h 47m	06:54	Union Station	Cheapest
11:08	Harford Union Station	6h 21m	17:29	Union Station	Fastest
06:24	Harford Union Station	7h	13:24	Union Station	No tags
06:24	Harford Union Station	7h	13:24	Union Station	No tags
08:20	Harford Union Station	7h 13m	15:33	Union Station	No tags

Next departures from Hartford to Washington on 2 February
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
19:15	Harford Union Station	7h 45m	03:00	Union Station	Cheapest
07:39	Harford Union Station	6h 26m	14:05	Union Station	Fastest
04:51	Harford Union Station	6h 50m	11:41	Union Station	No tags
04:51	Harford Union Station	6h 50m	11:41	Union Station	No tags
08:12	Harford Union Station	6h 52m	15:04	Union Station	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to travel from Hartford to Washington

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the Train stands out as a good way to reach Washington. The journey takes about 6 hours 52 minutes and with fares starting at just R 854, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

8train per day

6h 52mAverage duration

487 kmDistance

44kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average priceR 298 - R 3 585	Average duration10h 10m	CO₂ emissions 12kg CO₂e
Train	Average priceR 854 - R 7 113	Average duration6h 52m	CO₂ emissions 44kg CO₂e

Where are the popular train stations and stops in Hartford, CT and Washington, DC, US?

Hartford, CT

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Harford Union Station
1 Union PL, Hartford, CT 06103, USA
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Washington, DC, US

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Union Station
6 Union Station Dr NE, Washington, DC 20002, USA
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Train Companies

Amtrak

4/55 750 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

WiFi3.6

Based on 5750 reviews, the company was rated 4.1 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the seats and the ticket access but often complained with the Wi-Fi. Amtrak ticket prices on this trip start at R 854

Amtrak Hartford Washington recent customer reviews

The timely service

Rolly L.

20 July 2023

US train companies: Amtrak, Trenitalia, Renfe, VIA Rail Canada, Amtrak Acela, NS Nederlandse Spoorwegen, Iryo

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Hartford, CT to Washington, DC, US by train

Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or differ at the time of your trip.

How much is the train ticket from Hartford to Washington?
The cheapest train tickets from Hartford to Washington start from R 854. The average price for this train route is around R 1 296. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for a better chance to secure the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Hartford to Washington?
The average train journey time from Hartford to Washington is 6h 52m, covering a distance of 487 km. The quickest train can get you there in 5h 55m and is operated by Amtrak.
Which train operators serve the Hartford to Washington route?
Several major train operators run on this route, with 8 trains available per day.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Hartford to Washington?
The earliest train from Hartford to Washington departs at 04:51. And the latest train departs at 20:14.

Find cheapest prices for trains

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

24/01

R 2 416

25/01

R 3 238

Today

R 1 315

27/01

R 1 069

28/01

R 1 233

29/01

R 1 742

30/01

R 2 022

31/01

R 2 416

The cheapest trip from Hartford, CT to Washington, DC, US was searched and found on 27 Jan 2026 with a price of R 1 069

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Hartford, CT to Washington, DC, US as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from R 1 069 to R 6 935 for a train ticket from Hartford, CT to Washington, DC, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at R 1 069, which is on 2026-01-27.