DC → VT · about 435 miles

Washington to Waterbury train schedule

Amtrak runs 7 direct trains a week from Washington to Waterbury. The fastest takes 11 hours 40 minutes; the first train leaves at 5:25 AM and the last at 8:10 AM.

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Trains a week
7
Fastest trip
11h 40m
First train
5:25 AM
Last train
8:10 AM

Timetable

Every train leaves from Washington Union Station and arrives at Waterbury-Stowe 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.

Direct trains from Washington, DC to Waterbury, VT
DepartsArrivesDurationDaysRail company
5:25 AM7:50 PM14h 25mSat & SunAmtrak
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7:25 AM7:50 PM12h 25mSat & Sun from Nov 7Amtrak
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7:30 AM7:50 PM12h 20mThu, Sat, Sun from Nov 14Amtrak
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7:33 AM7:50 PM12h 17mMon–FriAmtrak
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8:08 AM7:50 PM11h 42mMon–Fri from Nov 16Amtrak
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8:10 AM7:50 PM11h 40mMon–Thu from Dec 21Amtrak
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Where to board in Washington Where you get off in Waterbury The route of the busiest trip

Where to catch the train in Washington

Where the train stops in Waterbury

Return trip: Waterbury to Washington

Questions

How long is the train from Washington to Waterbury?

The fastest direct train takes 11 hours 40 minutes; the typical trip is 12 hours 20 minutes.

What time is the first train from Washington to Waterbury?

The earliest departure is at 5:25 AM (Sat & Sun) and the last at 8:10 AM (Mon–Thu).

Which rail companies go from Washington to Waterbury?

Amtrak runs direct trains on this route.

Where do I catch the train in Washington?

Trains to Waterbury leave from Washington (Union Station).