DC → CT · about 287 miles
Washington to Meriden train schedule
Amtrak runs 21 direct trains a week from Washington to Meriden. The fastest takes 5 hours 46 minutes; the first train leaves at 5:25 AM and the last at 5:05 PM.
Timetable data from · Schedule last changed
- Trains a week
- 21
- Fastest trip
- 5h 46m
- First train
- 5:25 AM
- Last train
- 5:05 PM
Timetable
Every train leaves from Washington Union Station and arrives at Meriden. 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 | 1:50 PM | 8h 25m | Sat & Sun | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 7:25 AM | 1:50 PM | 6h 25m | Sat & Sun from Nov 7 | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 7:30 AM | 1:50 PM | 6h 20m | Thu, Sat, Sun from Nov 14 | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 7:33 AM | 1:56 PM | 6h 23m | Mon–Fri | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 8:08 AM | 1:56 PM | 5h 48m | Mon–Fri from Nov 16 | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 8:10 AM | 1:56 PM | 5h 46m | Mon–Thu from Dec 21 | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 12:20 PM | 6:53 PM | 6h 33m | Sat & Sun from Nov 7 | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 12:25 PM | 6:52 PM | 6h 27m | Mon–Fri | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 12:25 PM | 6:53 PM | 6h 28m | Sat & Sun | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 12:25 PM | 7:02 PM | 6h 37m | Thu, Sat, Sun from Nov 21 | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 2:55 PM | 9:24 PM | 6h 29m | Mon–Fri from Nov 16 | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 4:20 PM | 10:31 PM | 6h 11m | Sat & Sun from Nov 7 | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 4:25 PM | 10:31 PM | 6h 06m | Thu, Sat, Sun | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 4:25 PM | 10:34 PM | 6h 09m | Mon–Fri | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 5:05 PM | 11:34 PM | 6h 29m | Mon–Fri from Nov 16 | Amtrak Full timetable |
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Where to board in Washington Where you get off in Meriden The route of the busiest trip
Where to catch the train in Washington
Where the train stops in Meriden
- Meriden Amtrak station Map of Meriden Amtrak station (Google Maps)
Return trip: Meriden to Washington
Questions
How long is the train from Washington to Meriden?
The fastest direct train takes 5 hours 46 minutes; the typical trip is 6 hours 23 minutes.
What time is the first train from Washington to Meriden?
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 Meriden?
Amtrak runs direct trains on this route.
Where do I catch the train in Washington?
Trains to Meriden leave from Washington (Union Station).