DC → CT · about 302 miles
Washington to Hartford train schedule
Amtrak runs 21 direct trains a week from Washington to Hartford. The fastest takes 6 hours 4 minutes; the first train leaves at 5:25 AM and the last at 5:05 PM.
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- Trains a week
- 21
- Fastest trip
- 6h 04m
- First train
- 5:25 AM
- Last train
- 5:05 PM
Timetable
Every train leaves from Washington Union Station and arrives at Hartford Amtrak 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5:25 AM | 2:08 PM | 8h 43m | Sat & Sun | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 7:25 AM | 2:08 PM | 6h 43m | Sat & Sun from Nov 7 | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 7:30 AM | 2:08 PM | 6h 38m | Thu, Sat, Sun from Nov 14 | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 7:33 AM | 2:14 PM | 6h 41m | Mon–Fri | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 8:08 AM | 2:14 PM | 6h 06m | Mon–Fri from Nov 16 | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 8:10 AM | 2:14 PM | 6h 04m | Mon–Thu from Dec 21 | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 12:20 PM | 7:14 PM | 6h 54m | Sat & Sun from Nov 7 | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 12:25 PM | 7:14 PM | 6h 49m | Daily | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 12:25 PM | 7:23 PM | 6h 58m | Thu, Sat, Sun from Nov 21 | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 2:55 PM | 9:48 PM | 6h 53m | Mon–Fri from Nov 16 | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 4:20 PM | 10:52 PM | 6h 32m | Sat & Sun from Nov 7 | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 4:25 PM | 10:52 PM | 6h 27m | Thu, Sat, Sun | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 4:25 PM | 10:56 PM | 6h 31m | Mon–Fri | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 5:05 PM | 11:56 PM | 6h 51m | Mon–Fri from Nov 16 | Amtrak Full timetable |
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Where to board in Washington Where you get off in Hartford The route of the busiest trip
Where to catch the train in Washington
Where the train stops in Hartford
Return trip: Hartford to Washington
Questions
How long is the train from Washington to Hartford?
The fastest direct train takes 6 hours 4 minutes; the typical trip is 6 hours 41 minutes.
What time is the first train from Washington to Hartford?
The earliest departure is at 5:25 AM (Sat & Sun) and the last at 5:05 PM (Mon–Fri).
Which rail companies go from Washington to Hartford?
Amtrak runs direct trains on this route.
Where do I catch the train in Washington?
Trains to Hartford leave from Washington (Union Station).