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How to get fromBranford to Washingtonby train (Amtrak), train, bus, car, plane, bus (Greyhound) or subway

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There are 10 ways to get from Branford to Washington by train (Amtrak), train, bus, car, plane, bus (Greyhound), or subway

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from New Haven to Washington Union Stationtrain train Acela
    5h 45m
    $41–846

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from New Haven Union Station to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus bus Providence
    2. Take the bus from New York, NY to Washington, DCbus bus New York
    9h 18m
    $35–138

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from New Haven to Grand Central Terminaltrain train New Haven
    2. Take the bus from New York Midtown to Washington Union Stationbus bus FlixBus 2601 / ...
    8h 19m
    $50–135

  4. Drive 306.1 mi

    1. Drive from Branford to Washingtoncar car 306.1 mi
    5h 55m
    $56–81

  5. Train to Laguardia Airport, fly to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport

    1. Take the train from New Haven to 125th Street - Harlemtrain train
    2. Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane plane LGA - DCA
    5h 27m
    $130–879

  6. Train to Bradley International Airport, fly to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport

    1. Take the train from New Haven to Windsor Lockstrain train
    2. Fly from Bradley International Airport (BDL) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane plane BDL - DCA
    5h 9m
    $128–1,109

  7. Train to Laguardia Airport, fly to Washington Dulles International Airport, subway

    1. Take the train from New Haven to 125th Street - Harlemtrain train
    2. Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane plane LGA - IAD
    3. Take the subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platformsubway subway
    6h 31m
    $242–1,187

  8. Fly Tweed-New Haven Airport to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Tweed-New Haven Airport (HVN) to Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI)plane plane HVN - BWI
    2. Take the train from BWI Thurgood Marshall to Washington Union Stationtrain train
    4h 36m
    $80–908

  9. Train to Westchester County Airport, fly to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport

    1. Take the train from New Haven to Stamfordtrain train
    2. Fly from Westchester County Airport (HPN) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane plane HPN - DCA
    6h 32m
    $120–1,453

  10. Train to Bradley International Airport, fly to Washington Dulles International Airport, subway

    1. Take the train from New Haven to Windsor Lockstrain train
    2. Fly from Bradley International Airport (BDL) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane plane BDL - IAD
    3. Take the subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platformsubway subway
    6h 4m
    $65–657

Branford to Washington by train (Amtrak)

Calendar129Weekly Trains
Duration5h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket$41Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Branford, CT, USA and Washington, DC, USA?

Amtrak Acela operates a train from New Haven to Washington Union Station every 4 hours. Tickets cost $65–800 and the journey takes 4h 48m. Two other operators also service this route. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Main St @ opp Hopson Ave to Washington, DC via Church St @ George St, George St @ opp Orange St, Union Ave @ Union Station, New Haven Union Station, Port Authority Bus Terminal, 5 Av/W 42 St, E 8 St/5 Av, and New York, NY in around 9h 18m.

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