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 $40 - $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 29m and costs $100 - $700.

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 five times a day, 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 $70 - $160.

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 $70 - $160. Alternatively, you can bus via 42 St-Port Authority Bus Terminal, which costs $40 - $90 and takes 4h 54m, you could also fly, which costs $100 - $700 and takes 2h 29m.

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?

Book your New York (State) to Washington bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

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

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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
$73–153
Bus (Flixbus)
cheapest
1. Take the bus from New York City Chinatown to Washington Union Stationbus FlixBus 2601 / ...
5h
$40–75
Bus via 42 St-Port Authority Bus Terminal
1. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Union Stationbus New York
4h 54m
$43–88
Drive 225.5 mi
1. Drive from New York to Washingtoncar 225.5 mi
4h 17m
$42–60
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 29m
$101–678
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 45m
$912–2,512
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 9m
$81–561
Train to Newark Liberty International Airport, fly to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
1. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Newark Airport Railroad Stationtrain
2. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane EWR - DCA
3h 9m
$873–1,631
Fly Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport, subway
1. Fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane BUF - IAD
2. Take the subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platformsubway
3h 19m
$68–441
Bus, train to Westchester County Airport, fly to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
1. Take the bus from White Plains Rd/Birchall Av to East Fordham Rd/3 Avbus
2. Take the train from Fordham to White Plainstrain
3. Fly from Westchester County Airport (HPN) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane HPN - DCA
5h
$98–622

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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, Peter Pan Bus Lines operates a bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Union Station hourly. Tickets cost $45–150 and the journey takes 4h 25m. Greyhound USA also services this route every 2 hours.

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

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Bus via 42 St-Port Authority Bus Terminal

Drive 225.5 mi

Fly Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport

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

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

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

Fly Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport, subway

Bus, train to Westchester County Airport, fly to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport

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

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

Flights from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport

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

Flights from John F. Kennedy 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 Laguardia 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

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Bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Union Station

Bus from New York City Chinatown to Washington Union Station

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

Bus from White Plains Rd/Birchall Av to East Fordham Rd/3 Av

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