There are 11 ways to get from Brooklyn to National Harbor by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, subway, plane, bus, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train via Washington Union Station (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Washington Union Stationtrain Acela
5h 50m$68–151Bus (Flixbus)
cheapest- Take the bus from Brooklyn to Washington Union Stationbus FlixBus 2609
6h 5m$43–67Drive 231.8 mi
- Drive from Brooklyn to National Harborcar 231.8 mi
4h 24m$43–62Subway to John F. Kennedy International Airport, fly to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, bus
- Take the subway from Nostrand Av to Howard Beach-JFK Airportsubway
- Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane JFK - DCA
- Take the bus from King St-Old Town+Bay J to St George Bl+Waterfront Stbus
3h 54m$917–1,618Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Alexandriatrain Crescent / ...
7h 2m$66–146Bus via New York
- Take the bus from New York to Washingtonbus Ppb 8629 / ...
7h 11m$66–126Line 5 subway to Laguardia Airport, fly to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Take the subway from Church Av to 125th Streetsubway
- Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane LGA - DCA
4h 26m$91–617Line 2 subway to Newark Liberty International Airport, fly to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Take the subway from Church Av to 34 St-Penn Stationsubway
- Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane EWR - DCA
4h 32m$929–1,637Line 5 subway, bus to Laguardia Airport, fly to Washington Dulles International Airport, subway, bus
- Take the subway from Church Av to 125th Streetsubway
- Take the bus from E 125 St/Lexington Av to Laguardia Rd/94 Stbus
- Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane LGA - IAD
- Take the subway from Rosslyn, Blue/Orange/Silver Track 2 Platform to King St-Old Town, Yellow/Blue Line Center Platformsubway
- Take the bus from King St-Old Town+Bay J to St George Bl+Waterfront Stbus
5h 34m$68–430Line 2 subway, train to Newark Liberty International Airport, fly to Washington Dulles International Airport, subway, bus
- Take the subway from Church Av to 34 St-Penn Stationsubway
- Take the train from New York Penn Station to Newark Airport Railroad Stationtrain
- Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane EWR - IAD
- Take the subway from Rosslyn, Blue/Orange/Silver Track 2 Platform to King St-Old Town, Yellow/Blue Line Center Platformsubway
- Take the bus from King St-Old Town+Bay J to St George Bl+Waterfront Stbus
5h 31m$581–1,540Line 5 subway, train to Westchester County Airport, fly to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, bus
- Take the subway from Church Av to Grand Central-42 Stsubway
- Take the train from Grand Central Terminal to White Plainstrain
- Fly from Westchester County Airport (HPN) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane HPN - DCA
- Take the bus from King St-Old Town+Bay J to St George Bl+Waterfront Stbus
6h 19m$120–777
Brooklyn to National Harbor by subway, train, and bus (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Brooklyn to National Harbor is to bus which costs $40 - $70 and takes 6h 5m.
The fastest way to get from Brooklyn to National Harbor is to subway and fly and bus which takes 3h 54m and costs $900 - $1,700.
No, there is no direct bus from Brooklyn to National Harbor. However, there are services departing from Brooklyn and arriving at St George Bl+Waterfront St via Massachusetts Av NE+1 St NE and Anacostia+Bay G. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 5m.
No, there is no direct train from Brooklyn to National Harbor. However, there are services departing from Church Av and arriving at Alexandria via Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station and Washington Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 50m.
The distance between Brooklyn and National Harbor is 249 miles. The road distance is 233.2 miles.
The best way to get from Brooklyn to National Harbor without a car is to train via Washington Union Station which takes 5h 50m and costs $65 - $160.
It takes approximately 5h 50m to get from Brooklyn to National Harbor, including transfers.
Brooklyn to National Harbor bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Brooklyn station.
Brooklyn to National Harbor train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, depart from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station.
The best way to get from Brooklyn to National Harbor is to train via Washington Union Station which takes 5h 50m and costs $65 - $160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $40 - $70 and takes 6h 5m.
What companies run services between Brooklyn, Kings County, NY, USA and National Harbor, MD, USA?
Amtrak Acela operates a train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Washington Union Station hourly. Tickets cost $50–750 and the journey takes 3h. Amtrak also services this route hourly. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from Brooklyn to Washington Union Station twice daily. Tickets cost $40–65 and the journey takes 4h 35m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–460
Flights from Laguardia Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–410
Flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–320
Flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport via Norfolk
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 18m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $60–370
Flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport via Richmond
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–360
Flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport via Pittsburgh
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–390
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $50–750
- Schedules at
- Amtrak Acela
- Website
- Amtrak
- Business Class
- $50–490
- First Class
- $200–750
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Brooklyn to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $40–65
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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More Questions & Answers
Brooklyn to National Harbor bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Washington Union Station.
Brooklyn to National Harbor train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, arrive at Washington Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Brooklyn to National Harbor is 233 miles. It takes approximately 4h 24m to drive from Brooklyn to National Harbor.
There are 1550+ hotels available in National Harbor.

