5.0
Conductor was very friendly and came to my seat to announce that my stop at Westerly would be coming up in 20 minutes and which car would be the departure location.
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6 trains operate daily from Stamford to Westerly. The train trip from Stamford to Westerly is usually about 2 hours and 8 minutes long. However, traveling on the fastest Amtrak Northeast Regional train can get you there in as little as 2 hours and 3 minutes.
Distance | 92 mi (148 km) |
Fastest train | 2h 3m |
Lowest price | €10.59 |
Trains per day | 6 |
Most frequent service | Amtrak Northeast Regional |
Train lines | 1 |
Average score for trains from Stamford to Westerly
(Based on 1 ratings and reviews)
5.0
Conductor was very friendly and came to my seat to announce that my stop at Westerly would be coming up in 20 minutes and which car would be the departure location.
In the last 30 days, the average cost of a train ticket from Stamford to Westerly was €26.95. This is a fantastic deal for train travel. You have the best chances of scoring the cheapest ticket to Westerly if you book your train tickets at least 1 days in advance. Waiting to purchase until the day of your trip could end up costing you an extra €36.09.
Amtrak Northeast Regional is the one and only train line which connects Stamford to Westerly. However, there are 6 trains per day to choose from.
Train | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
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Amtrak Northeast Regional | 6 | 2h 8m | €53.34 |
The Northeast Regional is Amtrak’s passenger rail service that runs between Boston, MA and Virginia Beach, VA, connecting over 50 cities in the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic regions of the United States. While the line’s downtown-to-downtown train service makes traveling between the biggest cities in the Northeast convenient and hassle-free, the train’s amenities make the journey comfortable and relaxing as well. Amtrak passengers can enjoy large seats with extra legroom and power outlets, as well as free WiFi and clean bathrooms. With 6 daily train trips from Stamford to Westerly, the Northeast Regional is the busiest and most popular among all Amtrak routes.
On a weekly basis, the greatest number of passengers tend to travel by trains from Stamford to Westerly on Tuesday. Tickets for Tuesday tend to also be the most expensive. For savvy travelers looking for cheaper priced tickets search for travel departing on Saturday. Saturday also tend to have less passengers which may make boarding faster and let you snag your perfect seat.
The earliest train departs Stamford at 6:00am while the last train of the day leaves at 7:00pm. To see all scheduled departure times, use the search function on this page to get the full schedule for your specific travel dates.
There are 6 daily scheduled trains, all of which are direct trains that take you the entire way from Stamford to Westerly.
You can also take a train for your return trip from Westerly to Stamford.
Stamford is one of the most populous cities in the state of Connecticut, and many residents commute into New York City, about 30 miles southwest. You can even see NYC from Greenwich Point Park, a scenic spot on Long Island Sound. But don't get too distracted by the Big Apple; there is plenty to enjoy in Stamford itself!
The Stamford Museum and Nature Center is a 118-acre museum that includes a working farm, an art gallery, outdoor trails, a planetarium, an otter pond, and endless activities for visitors of all ages. Visitors of legal ages will also love the many clubs, bars, and breweries in downtown Stamford. Some popular spots for drinks and dinner are Olio, Brasitas, and ZAZA Italian Gastrobar.
Stamford is a major transportation hub for travelers in the region. The Stamford train station is the second-busiest in the Metro-North system, after only Grand Central Station. Commuter rails connect Stamford to New York City and New Haven, and Amtrak trains provide service to Boston, Washington, and beyond. Or, OurBus and Greyhound offer intercity bus tickets as a more affordable alternative to trains. Stamford benefits from many airports in the region, but the closest international airport is LaGuardia in Queens.
Westerly is famous for its gorgeous shorelines, and the beaches are just the beginning. In addition to local stores, fashionable pubs, and restaurants, Rhode Island's southernmost town has a lively downtown environment. The town enchanted Taylor Swift so much that she not only bought a house as a part-time residence but also wrote a song about it: The Last Great American Dynasty.
Give it a listen while strolling through Wilcox Park, with lovely scenery with an open meadow area surrounded by trees, a fish pond, monuments, and perennial gardens. The option to go for a trek nearby Napatree Point Conservation Area is also available. Then, finish your fun-filled day by getting a carload of friends and family and heading to the Misquamicut Drive-In for an outdoor movie.
The area's lodging options range from high-end luxury to eccentric, historic, and comfortable. Ocean House is one of only thirteen resorts in the world to receive triple 5-star certification, making it the best of the best. Perched high on the bluffs of Watch Hill and with a private beach and spa, it's hard to turn down Ocean House.
The Block Island State Airport, the Theodore Francis Green Airport in Providence, and the Westerly State Airport are all in Rhode Island, though not Westerly in particular. Amtrak, however, has trains right into the city coming from Boston, New York, Portland, New Haven, and Philadelphia.
There is one train station in Stamford.
Amtrak/Metro North Station
Westerly has one train station.
14 Railroad Ave
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