There are 8 ways to get from Elmira to Washington by bus, train, car, plane, bus (Greyhound), bus (Flixbus), or subway
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Elmira to Binghamton, Nybus 947
- Take the bus from Binghamton to Newark Penn Stationbus
- Take the train from Newark Penn Station to Washington Union Stationtrain
8h 3m$88–189Drive 269.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Elmira to Washingtoncar 269.3 mi
5h 55m$50–71Bus to Rochester, fly to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Take the bus from Elmira to Rochesterbus
- Fly from Rochester (ROC) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane ROC - DCA
5h 32m$139–749Bus via New York (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Elmira to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus Greyhound US0205
- Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Washington Union Stationbus Greyhound US0670 / ...
10h 25m$81–134Bus
- Take the bus from Transit Center - PO Side to Tompkins County Librarybus 30
- Take the bus from Ithaca to Washington Union Stationbus FlixBus 2682
11h 55m$79–125Bus to Ithaca Tompkins Regional Airport, fly to Washington Dulles International Airport, subway
- Take the bus from Transit Center - PO Side to Tompkins County Librarybus
- Fly from Ithaca Tompkins Regional Airport (ITH) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane ITH - IAD
- Take the subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platformsubway
5h 18m$56–348Bus to Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport, fly to Washington Dulles International Airport, subway
- Take the bus from Elmira to Scranton Bus Stationbus
- Fly from Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport (AVP) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane AVP - IAD
- Take the subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platformsubway
5h 29m$120–531Bus, bus to Syracuse Hancock International Airport, fly to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Take the bus from Elmira to Binghamton, Nybus
- Take the bus from Binghamton to Syracusebus
- Fly from Syracuse Hancock International Airport (SYR) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane SYR - DCA
6h 37m$123–760
Elmira to Washington by bus and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Elmira to Washington is to drive which costs $45 - $75 and takes 5h 55m.
The fastest way to get from Elmira to Washington is to bus and fly and subway which takes 5h 18m and costs $55 - $350.
No, there is no direct bus from Elmira to Washington station. However, there are services departing from Elmira and arriving at Washington Union Station via Port Authority Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 25m.
The distance between Elmira and Washington is 437 miles. The road distance is 270.8 miles.
The best way to get from Elmira to Washington without a car is to bus and train which takes 8h 3m and costs $85 - $190.
It takes approximately 8h 3m to get from Elmira to Washington, including transfers.
Elmira to Washington bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Elmira station.
Elmira to Washington bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Port Authority Bus Terminal station.
Yes, the driving distance between Elmira to Washington is 271 miles. It takes approximately 5h 55m to drive from Elmira to Washington.
Book your Elmira to Washington bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.
What companies run services between Elmira, NY, USA and Washington, DC, USA?
You can take a bus from Elmira to Washington Union Station via Port Authority Bus Terminal in around 10h 25m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Rochester to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–650
Flights from Syracuse Hancock International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–700
Flights from Syracuse Hancock International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport via Philadelphia
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 36m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–750
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Newark Penn Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 44m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $45–700
- Schedules at
- Amtrak Acela
- Website
- Amtrak
- Business Class
- $45–480
- First Class
- $190–700
- Phone
- +1 800-858-8555
- Website
- Trailways
Bus from Elmira to Binghamton, Ny
- Saver
- $17–35
- Flexible
- $32–37
Bus from Elmira to Rochester
- Saver
- $25–75
- Flexible
- $45–80
Bus from Elmira to Binghamton, Ny
- Saver
- $17–35
- Flexible
- $32–37
Bus from Binghamton to Syracuse
- Saver
- $19–45
- Flexible
- $39–45
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