How much does a train ticket from Washington to Stamford cost?

The average train ticket price from Washington to Stamford is $101. The best way to find train tickets from Washington to Stamford is to book your tickets as early as possible. Prices tend to rise as your travel date approaches, so book in advance to secure the best prices!

How long is the train trip from Washington to Stamford?

A train trip between Washington and Stamford is around 4h 28m, although the fastest train will take about 3h 43m. This is the time it takes to travel the 238 miles that separates the two cities.

How many daily trains are there between Washington and Stamford?

The number of trains from Washington to Stamford can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 19. Some trains are direct while others have layovers. Simplify your train trip from Washington to Stamford by comparing and selecting the train that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.

Which train companies travel from Washington to Stamford?

When taking the train from Washington to Stamford, you can travel comfortably and safely with Amtrak, Amtrak Acela.

Train Washington to Stamford from $36 | Refundable Tickets

Next train departures

Next departures for Washington to Stamford on November 28
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	10:00pm	Union Station	8h 33m	6:33am	Stamford Station	Cheapest
Train	5:00am	Union Station	3h 45m	8:45am	Stamford Station	Fastest
Train	5:00am	Union Station	3h 45m	8:45am	Stamford Station	No tags
Train	7:10am	Union Station	4h 36m	11:46am	Stamford Station	No tags
Train	6:00am	Union Station	3h 45m	9:45am	Stamford Station	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 11:20 AM EST.

Compare 2 ways to go from Washington to Stamford

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Stamford. The journey takes about 12 hours 5 minutes and with fares starting at just $27, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

5bus per day

12h 5mAverage Duration

236 milesDistance

9kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$27 - $144	Average Duration12h 5m	CO₂ emissions 9kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$39 - $597	Average Duration4h 28m	CO₂ emissions 35kg CO₂e

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

Washington, DC, US

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Union Station
6 Union Station Dr NE, Washington, DC 20002, USA
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Stamford, CT, US

A
Stamford Station
48 Station Pl, Stamford, CT 06902, USA
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Train Companies

Amtrak

4/55,607 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

Amtrak Acela

4.5/514 reviews

Staff5

Timeliness4.6

Cleanliness4.3

Wifi4

Train and bus companies in US:Amtrak, Trenitalia, Renfe, VIA Rail Canada, Amtrak Acela, NS Nederlandse Spoorwegen, Iryo

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Washington, DC, US to Stamford, CT, US by train

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Find cheapest prices for trains

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

Best price found

11/24

$47

11/25

$227

Today

$282

11/27

$47

11/28

$131

11/29

$131

11/30

$343

12/01

$92

The cheapest trip from Washington, DC, US to Stamford, CT, US was searched and found on Nov 24, 2025 with a price of $47

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

You can expect to pay from $47 to $757 for a train ticket from Washington, DC, US to Stamford, CT, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $47 which is on 2025-11-27.

Usually Amtrak Acela will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.