There are 8 ways to get from Washington to Pulse Point by train (Amtrak), bus, train, car, plane, or bus (Flixbus, Greyhound)
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Washington Union Station to Stamford Amtrak Stationtrain Acela
6h 31m$86–178Drive 285.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Washington to Pulse Pointcar 285.1 mi
5h 24m$52–76Bus, train
- Take the bus from Union Station to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus Washington
- Take the train from Grand Central Terminal to Danburytrain Danbury
7h 44m$67–121Fly to Laguardia Airport, train
- Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Laguardia Airport (LGA)plane DCA - LGA
- Take the train from 125th Street - Harlem to South Norwalktrain
- Take the train from South Norwalk to Danburytrain
5h 7m$98–569Bus
- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to New York Midtownbus
- Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Stamford Bus Stopbus
- Take the bus from Norwalk Wheels Hub to Pulse Pointbus 15
10h 22mFly to John F. Kennedy International Airport, train
- Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)plane DCA - JFK
- Take the train from Grand Central Terminal to South Norwalktrain
- Take the train from South Norwalk to Danburytrain
5h 20m$93–469Fly to Westchester County Airport, train
- Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Westchester County Airport (HPN)plane DCA - HPN
- Take the train from White Plains to Brewstertrain
5h 36m$117–745Fly to Newark Liberty International Airport, train
- Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)plane DCA - EWR
- Take the train from Newark Liberty International Airport to Stamford Amtrak Stationtrain
- Take the train from South Norwalk to Danburytrain
6h 35m$80–653
Washington to Pulse Point by train and foot (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Washington to Pulse Point is to drive which costs $50 - $75 and takes 5h 24m.
The fastest way to get from Washington to Pulse Point is to fly and train which takes 5h 7m and costs $95 - $600.
No, there is no direct bus from Washington station to Pulse Point. However, there are services departing from Washington Union Station and arriving at Pulse Point via Port Authority Bus Terminal, Stamford Transportation Center @ Bay E and Norwalk Wheels Hub. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 22m.
No, there is no direct train from Washington station to Pulse Point. However, there are services departing from Washington Union Station and arriving at Danbury via Stamford and South Norwalk. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 31m.
The distance between Washington and Pulse Point is 293 miles. The road distance is 286.7 miles.
The best way to get from Washington to Pulse Point without a car is to train which takes 6h 31m and costs $85 - $180.
It takes approximately 6h 31m to get from Washington to Pulse Point, including transfers.
Washington to Pulse Point bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Washington Union Station.
Washington to Pulse Point train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, depart from Washington Union Station.
The best way to get from Washington to Pulse Point is to train which takes 6h 31m and costs $85 - $180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 10h 22m.
What companies run services between Washington, DC, USA and Pulse Point, CT, USA?
Amtrak Acela operates a train from Washington Union Station to Stamford Amtrak Station every 4 hours. Tickets cost $60–750 and the journey takes 3h 56m. Two other operators also service this route. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Washington Union Station to Pulse Point via New York Midtown, Port Authority Bus Terminal, Stamford Bus Stop, Stamford Transportation Center @ Bay E, Belden Ave @ opp Burnell Blvd, and Norwalk Wheels Hub in around 10h 22m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Laguardia Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–550
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–420
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Westchester County Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–750
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Laguardia Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–550
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–420
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Newark Liberty International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–420
- Website
- jetblue.com
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–420
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Washington Union Station to Stamford Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 56m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $60–750
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/acela-train
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Business Class
- $60–490
- First Class
- $210–750
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Northeast Regional
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Washington Union Station to Stamford Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 33m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $35–320
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/northeast-regional-train
- Coach
- $35–320
- Business Class
- $100–370
Train from Newark Liberty International Airport to Stamford Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $6–210
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/northeast-regional-train
- Coach
- $6–210
- Business Class
- $50–240
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Washington Union Station to Stamford Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 11m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $70–160
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 877.690.5114
- Website
- mta.info
Train from Grand Central Terminal to Danbury
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $16–25
- Website
- https://www.mta.info/agency/metro-north-railroad
- Schedules at
- https://www.mta.info/schedules
- Off-Peak
- $16–18
- Peak
- $22–25
Train from 125th Street - Harlem to South Norwalk
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $12–19
- Website
- https://www.mta.info/agency/metro-north-railroad
- Schedules at
- https://www.mta.info/schedules
- Off-Peak
- $12–13
- Peak
- $16–19
Train from South Norwalk to Danbury
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $9–15
- Website
- https://www.mta.info/agency/metro-north-railroad
- Schedules at
- https://www.mta.info/schedules
- Off-Peak
- $9–11
- Peak
- $13–15
Train from Grand Central Terminal to South Norwalk
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $12–20
- Website
- https://www.mta.info/agency/metro-north-railroad
- Schedules at
- https://www.mta.info/schedules
- Off-Peak
- $12–14
- Peak
- $17–20
Train from White Plains to Brewster
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $10–17
- Website
- https://www.mta.info/agency/metro-north-railroad
- Schedules at
- https://www.mta.info/schedules
- Off-Peak
- $10–12
- Peak
- $14–17
- Phone
- 1-800-343-9999
- Website
- peterpanbus.com
Bus from Union Station to Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $45–130
- Website
- https://peterpanbus.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Union Station to Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $45–90
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Stamford Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $7–13
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Washington Union Station to New York Midtown
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $30–60
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- +1 203-744-4070 ext. 1
- info@hartransit.com
- Website
- hartransit.com
Bus from Norwalk Wheels Hub to Pulse Point
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Website
- https://www.hartransit.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.hartransit.com/schedules-maps
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More Questions & Answers
Washington to Pulse Point bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at New York Midtown station.
Washington to Pulse Point train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, arrive at Stamford Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Washington to Pulse Point is 287 miles. It takes approximately 5h 24m to drive from Washington to Pulse Point.
There are 49+ hotels available in Pulse Point.
















