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Trip Summary
There is usually just one train option from Hartford to St Albans City per day. The average train journey from Hartford to St Albans City takes 7 hours and 5 minutes, but some Amtrak Vermonter train trips are as short as 6 hours and 37 minutes.
Distance | 211 mi (340 km) |
Fastest train | 6h 37m |
Lowest price | $51.00 |
Trains per day | 1 |
Most frequent service | Amtrak Vermonter |
Train lines | 2 |
What is the price of a train ticket from Hartford to St Albans City?
The average price for a train ticket from Hartford to St Albans City is $51.00, By booking your trip at least 10 days in advance, you increase your chances of scoring even cheaper tickets. But if you wait until the day of your trip to book tickets, expect to pay $13.00 more.
Monthly average prices
Which train should you take from Hartford to St Albans City?
2 train services operate from Hartford to St Albans City. However, each train line only offers one daily trip.
Train | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
---|---|---|---|
Amtrak | 1 | 9h 2m | $54.00 |
Amtrak Vermonter | 1 | 6h 39m | $53.89 |
Amtrak is the largest passenger railroad service in America, offering daily intercity trains to hundreds of destinations across the contiguous United States, as well as several cities in Canada. Every Amtrak train comes equipped with comfortable seats with extra legroom, as well as several four-seat areas with tables in the middle. In addition, each car has a freshly cleaned restroom, free WiFi and power outlets at every seat. There are also snack bars where you can purchase drinks or food during your journey. On average, there are 1 Amtrak trains from Hartford to St Albans City every day, as well as 1 trips on the weekends, with prices starting from $54.
The Vermonter is an Amtrak passenger train that connects St. Albans, VT to Washington, D.C. by way of New York City. The journey is renowned for the beautiful scenic views that it presents as it passes through the Green Mountains and the Berkshires. Aboard the Vermonter, passengers can enjoy free WiFi, power outlets at every seat and extra legroom. You can also grab a bite to eat or enjoy a refreshing beverage from the train’s café. There are 1 Vermonter trains traveling from Hartford to St Albans City every day, with prices starting from $51.
Frequently Asked Questions
The distance between Hartford and St Albans City is approximately 211 miles, or 340 kilometers. The average train journey between these two cities takes 7 hours and 5 minutes, although the absolute fastest you could get there is 6 hours and 37 minutes.
Looking for ways to pass the time? Most trains are equipped with Wi-Fi, which means you can stream music, browse social media or get some work done during your ride. That said, in case your train has a spotty signal, or is among the few without Wi-Fi, we also recommend downloading TV shows and movies to your mobile device in advance of your trip. That way the ride will fly by whatever the Wi-Fi situation.
Trains departing from Hartford to St Albans City tend to have the most passengers on Monday. With higher demand ticket prices also tend to be higher on Monday. If you are trying to snag a cheap train tickets or just want an emptier train you'll have better luck by booking travel departing on Sunday as the least number of people tend to travel then.
Most days, there is only one train which leaves Hartford at 11:00am and arrives in St Albans City around 6 hours later.
Typically there is only one scheduled train per day. Luckily, this train will get you to St Albans City with direct service. While there might still be stops along the way, you will not need to switch trains.
You can also take a train for your return trip from St Albans City to Hartford.
City Information
Hartford
Hartford is the capital of Connecticut, and a New England destination with literary attractions, charming parks, and engaging activities for families.
The homes of Mark Twain and Harriet Beecher Stowe, both in Hartford, have been turned into museums to learn more about these authors and their lives. If you prefer Edward Cullen to Tom Sawyer, you may appreciate that a more contemporary literary giant, Stephenie Meyer, was born in Hartford too.
The Elizabeth Park Conservancy is a spread of formal gardens and grounds where you can walk, picnic, and catch outdoor concerts or tours. Kids will love the antique carousel in Bushnell Park, as well as the hands-on exhibits at the Connecticut Science Center. For those who prefer to wander through cute downtowns, West Hartford offers some of the best shopping in the area.
With a large nearby airport, and many intercity bus and train services providing access to hubs like Boston and New York, getting to Hartford is about as easy as a walk in Bushnell Park.
Station Information
Where is the train station in Hartford?
Image credit: Philip Stanulis
Link to image attributionMain departure station: Union Station - 1 Union Pl
Union Station is a historic bus and train station located in the downtown area of Hartford, CT. Built in 1889, the station serves as the main stop in Hartford for all four Amtrak train lines that pass through the city, including the Northeast Regional, the Vermonter and the Valley Flyer, as well as the Hartford Line commuter train. Union Station is also used by bus carriers Greyhound and Peter Pan Bus Lines as their main bus stop in Downtown Hartford. The station is easily accessible from all parts of the city and its surrounding areas through a variety of local and express transit bus lines. At Hartford’s Union Station, you will find some fast food options and vending machines, as well as restrooms and a waiting area.
All train stations in Hartford:
Union Station - 1 Union Pl
Where is the train station in St Albans City?
Main arrival station: 40 Federal St
St Albans City has one train station.
All train stations in St Albans City:
40 Federal St
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