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How to get fromManhattan to Washingtonby train, taxi, car, or bus

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There are 3 ways to get from Manhattan to Washington by train, taxi, car, or bus

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  1. Train, taxi

    best
    1. Take the train from 125th Street - Harlem to Pawlingtrain train Harlem
    2. Take the taxi from Pawling to Washingtontaxi taxi
    2h 13m
    $82–105

  2. Drive  80.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Manhattan to Washingtoncar car 80.8 mi
    1h 52m
    $15–22

  3. Train, line 7 bus

    1. Take the train from 125th Street - Harlem to Danburytrain train Danbury
    2. Take the bus from White Street and Patriot Drive to Medical Center 120 Park Lane Roadbus bus 7 / ...
    3h 34m

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  • Distance: 83.3 mi
  • Duration: 2h 13m

What companies run services between Manhattan, NY, USA and Washington, CT, USA?

There is no direct connection from Manhattan to Washington. However, you can take the train to Pawling then take the taxi to Washington. Alternatively, you can drive from Manhattan to Washington in around 1h 52m.

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