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Meriden to Washington train schedule
Amtrak runs 19 direct trains a week from Meriden to Washington. The fastest takes 6 hours 13 minutes; the first train leaves at 5:13 AM and the last at 3:49 PM.
Timetable data from · Schedule last changed
- Trains a week
- 19
- Fastest trip
- 6h 13m
- First train
- 5:13 AM
- Last train
- 3:49 PM
Timetable
Every train leaves from Meriden and arrives at Washington Union Station. Times are local to each stop. Timetables published by tds.ai, refreshed October 15, 2026. Schedules change, so check times when you book.
| Departs | Arrives | Duration | Days | Rail company |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5:13 AM | 11:41 AM | 6h 28m | Mon–Thu from Dec 21 | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 5:13 AM | 11:47 AM | 6h 34m | Mon–Fri from Nov 16 | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 6:34 AM | 1:22 PM | 6h 48m | Mon–Fri | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 6:43 AM | 1:24 PM | 6h 41m | Sat & Sun from Nov 7 | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 6:43 AM | 1:29 PM | 6h 46m | Thu from Nov 26 | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 6:43 AM | 1:31 PM | 6h 48m | Sat & Sun from Nov 21 | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 8:32 AM | 3:11 PM | 6h 39m | Mon–Thu from Dec 21 | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 8:32 AM | 3:17 PM | 6h 45m | Mon–Fri from Nov 16 | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 8:41 AM | 3:35 PM | 6h 54m | Sat & Sun from Nov 22 | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 9:18 AM | 4:12 PM | 6h 54m | Mon–Fri | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 9:28 AM | 4:12 PM | 6h 44m | Sat & Sun | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 9:28 AM | 4:18 PM | 6h 50m | Sat from Dec 19 | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 9:28 AM | 4:24 PM | 6h 56m | Thu, Sat from Nov 21 | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 3:43 PM | 10:28 PM | 6h 45m | Sat & Sun from Dec 19 | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 3:43 PM | 10:34 PM | 6h 51m | Thu, Sat, Sun | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 3:44 PM | 10:36 PM | 6h 52m | Mon–Fri | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 3:49 PM | 10:02 PM | 6h 13m | Mon–Thu from Dec 21 | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 3:49 PM | 10:07 PM | 6h 18m | Mon–Fri from Nov 16 | Amtrak Full timetable |
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Where to board in Meriden Where you get off in Washington The route of the busiest trip
Where to catch the train in Meriden
- Meriden Amtrak station Map of Meriden Amtrak station (Google Maps)
Where the train stops in Washington
Return trip: Washington to Meriden
Questions
How long is the train from Meriden to Washington?
The fastest direct train takes 6 hours 13 minutes; the typical trip is 6 hours 48 minutes.
What time is the first train from Meriden to Washington?
The earliest departure is at 5:13 AM (Mon–Thu) and the last at 3:49 PM (Mon–Fri).
Which rail companies go from Meriden to Washington?
Amtrak runs direct trains on this route.
Where do I catch the train in Meriden?
Trains to Washington leave from Meriden Amtrak station.