There are 8 ways to get from New York JFK Airport (JFK) to Washington by plane, train, subway, bus or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Recommended option
Cheapest option
Bus • 6h 9m
6 alternative options
Fly New York JFK to Baltimore, train • 2h 24m
Train • 3h 46m
Bus via Jamaica • 5h 38m
Drive • 4h 23m
New York JFK Airport (JFK) to Washington by tram, subway and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from New York JFK Airport (JFK) to Washington is to bus via Jamaica which costs $45 - $60 and takes 5h 38m.
The fastest way to get from New York JFK Airport (JFK) to Washington is to fly which takes 1h 41m and costs $85 - $460.
No, there is no direct train from New York JFK Airport (JFK) to Washington station. However, there are services departing from Terminal 4 and arriving at Washington Union Station via Jamaica and New York Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 46m.
The distance between New York JFK Airport (JFK) and Washington is 219 miles. The road distance is 242.9 miles.
The best way to get from New York JFK Airport (JFK) to Washington without a car is to train which takes 3h 46m and costs $17 - $550.
It takes approximately 1h 41m to get from New York JFK Airport (JFK) to Washington, including transfers.
New York JFK Airport (JFK) to Washington train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, depart from New York Penn Station.
The best way to get from New York JFK Airport (JFK) to Washington is to fly which takes 1h 41m and costs $85 - $460. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $17 - $550 and takes 3h 46m, you could also bus via Jamaica, which costs $45 - $60 and takes 5h 38m.
New York JFK Airport (JFK) to Washington train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, arrive at Washington Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between New York JFK Airport (JFK) to Washington is 243 miles. It takes approximately 4h 23m to drive from New York JFK Airport (JFK) to Washington.
- Distance: 219 miles
- Duration: 1h 41m
What companies run services between New York JFK Airport (JFK), USA and Washington, DC, USA?
Delta, JetBlue Airways and American Airlines fly from New York JFK Airport (JFK) to Washington every 4 hours. Alternatively, Amtrak Acela operates a train from New York Penn Station to Washington Union Station hourly. Tickets cost $50 - $490 and the journey takes 2h 54m. Two other operators also service this route.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from New York JFK to Reagan Washington
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95 - $390
Flights from New York JFK to Baltimore
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95 - $390
Flights from New York La Guardia to Reagan Washington
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100 - $420
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from New York JFK to Reagan Washington
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100 - $460
Flights from New York La Guardia to Reagan Washington
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120 - $450
Flights from New York La Guardia to Reagan Washington via Philadelphia
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 19m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $120 - $450
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Newark to Reagan Washington
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110 - $450
- Website
- jetblue.com
Flights from New York JFK to Reagan Washington
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $95 - $700
Amtrak’s Northeast Regional train service serves the US’ busy northeast corridor from Virginia to Massachusetts; major stops include Boston, Providence, New York City, Philadelphia, Washington DC and Baltimore. Amenities include Wi-Fi, a quiet car, cafe and business-class seating, and travelling with a small dog or cat is permitted. Book at least 14 days in advance for a cheaper Saver Fare.
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Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from BWI Thurgood Marshall to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $14 - $200
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/northeast-regional-train
- Child 2-12 with paid adult
- $1 - $100
- Reserved Coach Seat
- $14 - $200
- Business Class Seat
- $50 - $150
Train from New York Penn Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $30 - $220
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/northeast-regional-train
- Child 2-12 with paid adult
- $11 - $110
- Reserved Coach Seat
- $30 - $220
- Business Class Seat
- $110 - $260
- Phone
- 1-866-743-3682
- Website
- mta.maryland.gov
Train from BWI Thurgood Marshall to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2 - $9
- Website
- https://www.mta.maryland.gov
- Senior / Disabled
- $1 - $5
- Standard Fare
- $2 - $9
Amtrak is a rail service that connects the US and three Canadian provinces. Covering 21,000 route miles (34,000km) Amtrak operates more than 300 trains daily. These medium and long distance intercity services operate at speeds of up to 240km/h, to more than 500 destinations. Founded in 1971, it is based in Washington, D.C. and offers four classes of travel: First Class, Sleeper, Business and Coach. Ticket fares are divided into five subclasses: Saver, Value, Flexible, Business and Premium. Amtrak trains are known for their wide seats, plug-in power, big windows and storage capabilities.
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Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from BWI Thurgood Marshall to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 24 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $18 - $340
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/acela-train
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Business Seat - Child 2-12
- $9 - $110
- Business Seat - Seniors and Active Military
- $17 - $180
- Business Seat - Adult
- $18 - $200
- First Class - Child 2-12
- $30 - $130
- First Class - Senior Citizens
- $60 - $270
- First Class - Adult
- $60 - $340
Train from New York Penn Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 54m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $50 - $490
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/acela-train
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Business Seat - Child 2-12
- $25 - $180
- Business Seat - Seniors and Active Military
- $45 - $320
- Business Seat - Adult
- $50 - $360
- First Class - Child 2-12
- $85 - $290
- First Class - Senior Citizens
- $170 - $500
- First Class - Adult
- $170 - $490
Amtrak is a rail service that connects the US and three Canadian provinces. Covering 21,000 route miles (34,000km) Amtrak operates more than 300 trains daily. These medium and long distance intercity services operate at speeds of up to 240km/h, to more than 500 destinations. Founded in 1971, it is based in Washington, D.C. and offers four classes of travel: First Class, Sleeper, Business and Coach. Ticket fares are divided into five subclasses: Saver, Value, Flexible, Business and Premium. Amtrak trains are known for their wide seats, plug-in power, big windows and storage capabilities.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from BWI Thurgood Marshall to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $1 - $65
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Child Coach - Advance Purchase
- $1 - $16
- Child Coach - short notice
- $7 - $19
- Child Business Class - advance purchase
- $10 - $35
- Child Business Class - short notice
- $11 - $40
- Coach Seat - Advance Purchase
- $10 - $24
- Business Seat - advance purchase
- $22 - $70
- Business Seat - short notice
- $28 - $55
- Coach Seat - short notice
- $6 - $65
Train from New York Penn Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 48m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $9 - $110
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Child Coach - Advance Purchase
- $9 - $40
- Child Coach - short notice
- $24 - $40
- Child Business Class - advance purchase
- $20 - $65
- Child Business Class - short notice
- $22 - $70
- Coach Seat - Advance Purchase
- $29 - $60
- Business Seat - advance purchase
- $40 - $140
- Business Seat - short notice
- $45 - $130
- Coach Seat - short notice
- $27 - $110
- Phone
- +1 (212) 435-7000
- Website
- new.mta.info
Train from Terminal 4 to Jamaica Station
- Ave. Duration
- 10 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $5 - $9
- Website
- https://www.jfkairport.com/to-from-airport/air-train
The New York City Subway consists of 27 underground lines that serve Manhattan, the Bronx, Brooklyn and Queens. Lines are identified by a number or letter as well as a colour. Subway passes (called MetroCards) are available for purchase from ticket machines and desks in subway stations (choose from Pay-Per-Ride or 7/30-Day Unlimited), and a new contactless payment system called OMNY is currently being rolled out. The subway runs 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
Contact Details
- Phone
- 877-690-5116
- Website
- mta.info
Subway from Sutphin Blvd-Archer Av-JFK Airport to Jackson Hts-Roosevelt Av
- Ave. Duration
- 16 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1 - $3
- Website
- http://www.mta.info/schedules
- Seniors 65+ and Concession
- $2
- Standard
- $3
- Phone
- +1-718-217-5477
- Website
- new.mta.info
Train from Jamaica to New York Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 19 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3 - $12
- Website
- https://new.mta.info/agency/long-island-rail-road
- Schedules at
- https://new.mta.info/agency/long-island-rail-road/timetables
- Peak
- $3 - $12
- Off-Peak
- $4 - $7
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- njtransit.com
Train from New York Penn Station to Newark Airport Railroad Station
- Ave. Duration
- 24 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $13 - $16
- Website
- https://www.njtransit.com/
- Schedules at
- https://www.njtransit.com/bus-to
- Child 5-11 and Senior
- $10 - $12
- Adult Airport
- $13 - $16
- Phone
- +1 866-287-6932
- info@washny.com
- Website
- washny.com
Bus from New York Penn Station to Dupont Cir, Washington DC
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $38 - $40
- Website
- https://www.washny.com
Greyhound is a leading bus company based in Dallas, Texas, serving over 3800 destinations across North America, Mexico and Canada. Greyhound carries around 18 million passengers a year who travel 5.4 billion miles (8.6 billion km) a year on their fleet of around 1700 vehicles. For travel flexibility, you can board or get off a Greyhound bus at official Greyhound stations, partner stations and curbside stops. There are around 230 Greyhound stations across the US where you can both catch your bus and buy tickets, that are also available on the official website and via the mobile app.
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Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $24 - $70
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- 1-800-343-9999
- Website
- peterpanbus.com
Bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Union Station, Washington, DC
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $5 - $70
- Website
- https://peterpanbus.com
- Adult
- $5 - $70
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