The average train between Hartford and Washington takes 7h 2m and the fastest train takes 5h 46m. The train service runs several times 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 every 4 hours 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 at New Haven and take an average of 7h 2m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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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 7h 2m.
Hartford to Washington train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Hartford Amtrak Station.
Hartford to Washington train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Washington Union Station.
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The distance between Hartford and Washington is 487.5 km. The road distance is 538 km.
You can take a train from Hartford Amtrak Station to Washington Union Station via New Haven and Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station in around 6h 19m.