What is the cheapest way to get from New York (State) to Washington?

The cheapest way to get from New York (State) to Washington is to drive which costs $35 - $60 and takes 4h 17m.

What is the fastest way to get from New York (State) to Washington?

The fastest way to get from New York (State) to Washington is to fly which takes 2h 36m and costs $900 - $1,300.

Is there a direct bus between New York (State) and Washington?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from New York City Chinatown and arriving at Washington Union Station station. Services depart every two hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5h.

Is there a direct train between New York (State) and Washington?

No, there is no direct train from New York (State) to Washington station. However, there are services departing from Christopher St-Stonewall and arriving at Washington Union Station via Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 25m.

How far is it from New York (State) to Washington?

The distance between New York (State) and Washington is 226 miles. The road distance is 226.8 miles.

How do I travel from New York (State) to Washington without a car?

The best way to get from New York (State) to Washington without a car is to train which takes 3h 25m and costs $120 - $200.

How long does it take to get from New York (State) to Washington?

It takes approximately 3h 25m to get from New York (State) to Washington, including transfers.

Where do I catch the New York (State) to Washington bus from?

New York (State) to Washington bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from New York City Chinatown station.

Where do I catch the New York (State) to Washington train from?

New York (State) to Washington train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, depart from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station.

Train, bus or fly from New York (State) to Washington?

The best way to get from New York (State) to Washington is to train which takes 3h 25m and costs $120 - $200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $40 - $65 and takes 5h, you could also fly, which costs $900 - $1,300 and takes 2h 36m.

Where does the New York (State) to Washington bus arrive?

New York (State) to Washington bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Washington Union Station.

Where does the New York (State) to Washington train arrive?

New York (State) to Washington train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, arrive at Washington Union Station.

Can I drive from New York (State) to Washington?

Yes, the driving distance between New York (State) to Washington is 227 miles. It takes approximately 4h 17m to drive from New York (State) to Washington.

How do I get a bus ticket from New York (State) to Washington?

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There are 10 ways to get from New York (State) to Washington by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, plane, bus (Greyhound), bus, or train

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Train (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Washington Union Stationtrain Acela
3h 25m
$123–193
Drive 225.5 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from New York to Washingtoncar 225.5 mi
4h 17m
$39–56
Bus (Flixbus)
1. Take the bus from New York City Chinatown to Washington Union Stationbus FlixBus 2601 / ...
5h
$40–65
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 JFK - DCA
2h 36m
$912–1,212
Bus via 42 St-Port Authority Bus Terminal (Greyhound)
1. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Washington Union Stationbus Greyhound US0670 / ...
5h 9m
$53–78
Fly Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
1. Fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane BUF - DCA
2h 39m
$86–578
Bus to Laguardia Airport, fly to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
1. Take the bus from W 125 St/Saint Nicholas Av to Laguardia Rd/94 Stbus
2. Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane LGA - DCA
3h 11m
$96–661
Fly Newark Liberty International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
1. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane EWR - DCA
3h 20m
$925–1,432
Fly Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, train
1. Fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI)plane BUF - BWI
2. Take the train from BWI Thurgood Marshall to Washington Union Stationtrain
3h 29m
$63–970
Train to Westchester County Airport, fly to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
1. Take the train from Fordham to White Plainstrain
2. Fly from Westchester County Airport (HPN) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane HPN - DCA
4h 57m
$153–1,022

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Distance: 224.2 mi
Duration: 3h 25m

What companies run services between New York (State), 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 City Chinatown to Washington Union Station every 2 hours. Tickets cost $40–65 and the journey takes 5h.

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There are 10 ways to get from New York (State) to Washington by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, plane, bus (Greyhound), bus, or train

Train (Amtrak)

Drive 225.5 mi

Bus (Flixbus)

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

Bus via 42 St-Port Authority Bus Terminal (Greyhound)

Fly Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport

Bus to Laguardia Airport, fly to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport

Fly Newark Liberty International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport

Fly Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, train

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

New York (State) to Washington by subway and train (Amtrak)

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What companies run services between New York (State), USA and Washington, DC, USA?

Flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport

Flights from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport

Flights from Laguardia Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport

Flights from Westchester County Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport

Flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport

Flights from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport via Laguardia Airport

Flights from Laguardia Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport

Flights from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Baltimore-Washington International Airport

Flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport

Flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport

Flights from Westchester County Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport via Nantucket

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Train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Washington Union Station

Train from BWI Thurgood Marshall to Washington Union Station

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Train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Washington Union Station

Train from BWI Thurgood Marshall to Washington Union Station

Train from BWI Thurgood Marshall to Washington Union Station

Train from Fordham to White Plains

Bus from New York City Chinatown to Washington Union Station

Bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Washington Union Station

Bus from W 125 St/Saint Nicholas Av to Laguardia Rd/94 St

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