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How to get fromJamaica to Washington DCby train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, plane, bus (Greyhound), subway, bus, or train

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There are 10 ways to get from Jamaica to Washington DC by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, plane, bus (Greyhound), subway, bus, or train

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Washington Union Stationtrain train Acela
    3h 57m
    $77–162

  2. Drive 234.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Jamaica to Washington DCcar car 234.8 mi
    4h 33m
    $43–62

  3. Bus via New York Midtown

    1. Take the bus from New York Midtown to Washington Union Stationbus bus FlixBus 2601 / ...
    5h 32m
    $73–107

  4. Fly John F. Kennedy International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport

    1. Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane plane JFK - DCA
    3h 11m
    $912–2,513

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Union Stationbus bus New York
    5h 39m
    $51–91

  6. Subway, bus to Laguardia Airport, fly to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport

    1. Take the subway from Sutphin Blvd-Archer Av-JFK Airport to 63 Dr-Rego Parksubway subway
    2. Take the bus from Junction Blvd/Queens Blvd to Laguardia Rd/94 Stbus bus
    3. Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane plane LGA - DCA
    3h 51m
    $84–565

  7. Train, train to Newark Liberty International Airport, fly to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport

    1. Take the train from Jamaica to New York Penn Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Newark Airport Railroad Stationtrain train
    3. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane plane EWR - DCA
    3h 59m
    $928–1,741

  8. Fly John F. Kennedy International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport, subway

    1. Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane plane JFK - IAD
    2. Take the subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to McPherson Square, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platformsubway subway
    3h 49m
    $961–1,212

  9. Fly Laguardia Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport, subway

    1. Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane plane LGA - IAD
    2. Take the subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to McPherson Square, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platformsubway subway
    4h 27m
    $58–364

  10. Train to Westchester County Airport, fly to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport

    1. Take the train from Grand Central Terminal to White Plainstrain train
    2. Fly from Westchester County Airport (HPN) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane plane HPN - DCA
    5h 51m
    $110–681

Jamaica to Washington DC by train, subway, and foot (Amtrak)

Calendar274Weekly Services
Duration3h 57mAverage Duration
Ticket$77Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 236.1 mi
  • Duration: 3h 57m

What companies run services between Jamaica, 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, Flixbus USA operates a bus from New York Midtown to Washington Union Station hourly. Tickets cost $40–75 and the journey takes 4h 30m. Jefferson Lines also services this route hourly.

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