The average train between Hartford and Washington DC takes 7h 12m and the fastest train takes 5h 55m. The train service runs several times per day from Hartford to Washington DC. 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 DC. 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 DC at 6:40 AM. All services require a transfer at New Haven and take an average of 7h 12m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Hartford to Washington DC. However, there are services departing from Hartford station and arriving at Washington DC station via New Haven. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 12m.
Hartford to Washington DC train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Hartford Amtrak Station.
Hartford to Washington DC train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Washington Union Station.
The distance between Hartford and Washington DC is 487.5 km. The road distance is 544 km.
You can take a train from Hartford Amtrak Station to Washington DC via New Haven, Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station, Union Station, Red Line Center Platform, and Metro Center, Red Line Track 2 Platform in around 6h 35m.