There are 10 ways to get from Franklin Square 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 2m$61–143Drive 242.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Franklin Square to Washingtoncar 242.7 mi
4h 43m$45–64Bus
- Take the bus from New York to Washingtonbus Ppb 8629 / ...
6h 28m$61–101Fly 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
2h 50m$913–1,616Bus via Jamaica (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from New York Midtown to Washington Union Stationbus FlixBus 2601 / ...
6h 57m$51–86Bus to Laguardia Airport, fly to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Take the bus from Pacific Av / Hempstead to 179 St / Hillsidebus
- Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane LGA - DCA
3h 42m$91–606Fly 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 McPherson Square, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platformsubway
3h 48m$1,015–1,219Train to Newark Liberty International Airport, fly to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Take the train from Lynbrook to New York Penn Stationtrain
- Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane EWR - DCA
4h 19m$931–1,645Bus to Laguardia Airport, fly to Washington Dulles International Airport, subway
- Take the bus from Pacific Av / Hempstead to 179 St / Hillsidebus
- 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 McPherson Square, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platformsubway
4h 44m$68–459Train, train to Westchester County Airport, fly to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Take the train from Stewart Manor to Grand Central Terminaltrain
- 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
5h 30m$129–831
Franklin Square to Washington by train (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Franklin Square to Washington is to drive which costs $40 - $65 and takes 4h 43m.
The fastest way to get from Franklin Square to Washington is to fly which takes 2h 50m and costs $900 - $1,700.
No, there is no direct bus from Franklin Square to Washington. However, there are services departing from Pacific Av / Hempstead and arriving at Washington via New York. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 28m.
No, there is no direct train from Franklin Square to Washington station. However, there are services departing from Stewart Manor and arriving at Washington Union Station via Jamaica and Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 2m.
The distance between Franklin Square and Washington is 243 miles. The road distance is 244.1 miles.
The best way to get from Franklin Square to Washington without a car is to train which takes 4h 2m and costs $60 - $150.
It takes approximately 4h 2m to get from Franklin Square to Washington, including transfers.
Franklin Square to Washington bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, depart from New York station.
Franklin Square to Washington train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, depart from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station.
The best way to get from Franklin Square to Washington is to train which takes 4h 2m and costs $60 - $150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $60 - $110 and takes 6h 28m, you could also fly, which costs $900 - $1,700 and takes 2h 50m.
What companies run services between Franklin Square, 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 $55–95 and the journey takes 4h 25m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–440
Flights from Laguardia Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–600
Flights from Westchester County Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–800
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
- $55–95
- Website
- Peter Pan
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Booking & Getting There
Franklin Square to Washington bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, arrive at Washington station.
Franklin Square to Washington train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, arrive at Washington Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Franklin Square to Washington is 244 miles. It takes approximately 4h 43m to drive from Franklin Square to Washington.
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