The average train between Hartford and Washington takes 6h 56m and the fastest train takes 5h 41m. There is at least one train per day from Hartford to Washington. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run once daily between Hartford and Washington. The earliest departure is at 4:51 AM at night, and the last departure from Hartford is at 8:14 PM which arrives into Washington at 6:54 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 6h 56m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

6h 50m • 1 change

5h 41m • 1 change

6h 29m • 1 change

6h 49m • 1 change
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No, there is no direct train from Hartford to Washington. However, there are services departing from Hartford station and arriving at Washington station via New Haven. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 56m.
Hartford to Washington train services, operated by Amtrak Northeast Regional, depart from Hartford Amtrak Station.
Hartford to Washington train services, operated by Amtrak Northeast Regional, arrive at Washington Union Station.
Book your Hartford to Washington train tickets online with Amtrak Northeast Regional, Amtrak Acela and Amtrak.
The distance between Hartford and Washington is 487.5 km. The road distance is 540 km.
You can take a train from Hartford Amtrak Station to Washington Union Station via New Haven in around 6h 14m.