There are 9 ways to get from Elmont to Washington by train (Amtrak), bus, car, plane, bus (Flixbus), subway, or train
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Washington Union Stationtrain Acela
4h 40m$69–156Bus (Flixbus)
cheapest- Take the bus from New York Midtown to Washington Union Stationbus FlixBus 2601 / ...
6h 8m$43–82Bus via 42 St-Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Take the bus from New York to Washingtonbus Ppb 8629 / ...
6h$66–130Drive 240.4 mi
- Drive from Elmont to Washingtoncar 240.4 mi
4h 39m$44–64Bus to Laguardia Airport, fly to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Take the bus from Elmont Rd / Hempstead to 179 St / Hillsidebus
- Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane LGA - DCA
3h 34m$86–606Fly John F. Kennedy International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane JFK - DCA
3h 26m$915–1,619Fly Laguardia Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport, subway
- Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane LGA - IAD
- Take the subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platformsubway
4h 31m$63–419Train to Newark Liberty International Airport, fly to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Take the train from Valley Stream to New York Penn Stationtrain
- Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane EWR - DCA
4h 26m$930–1,644Fly John F. Kennedy International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport, subway
- Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane JFK - IAD
- Take the subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platformsubway
4h 21m$1,017–1,222
Elmont to Washington by bus and train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Elmont to Washington is to drive which costs $40 - $65 and takes 4h 39m.
The fastest way to get from Elmont to Washington is to fly which takes 3h 26m and costs $900 - $1,700.
No, there is no direct bus from Elmont to Washington. However, there are services departing from 227 St/113 Dr and arriving at Washington via New York. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h.
No, there is no direct train from Elmont to Washington station. However, there are services departing from Valley Stream and arriving at Washington Union Station via Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 40m.
The distance between Elmont and Washington is 246 miles. The road distance is 241.8 miles.
The best way to get from Elmont to Washington without a car is to train which takes 4h 40m and costs $65 - $160.
It takes approximately 4h 40m to get from Elmont to Washington, including transfers.
Elmont to Washington bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, depart from New York station.
Elmont to Washington train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, depart from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station.
The best way to get from Elmont to Washington is to train which takes 4h 40m and costs $65 - $160. Alternatively, you can bus via 42 St-Port Authority Bus Terminal, which costs $65 - $130 and takes 6h, you could also fly, which costs $900 - $1,700 and takes 3h 26m.
What companies run services between Elmont, NY, USA and Washington, DC, 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, Peter Pan Bus Lines operates a bus from New York to Washington hourly. Tickets cost $60–120 and the journey takes 4h 25m.
- Website
- united.com
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 Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–460
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
- 1-800-343-9999
- Website
- Peter Pan
Bus from New York to Washington
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $60–120
- Website
- Peter Pan
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More Questions & Answers
Elmont to Washington bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, arrive at Washington station.
Elmont to Washington train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, arrive at Washington Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Elmont to Washington is 242 miles. It takes approximately 4h 39m to drive from Elmont to Washington.
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