There are 10 ways to get from New York (State) to Washington by train (Amtrak), bus, car, plane, bus (Flixbus), train, or subway
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Washington Union Stationtrain Acela
3h 25m$58–133Drive 225.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from New York to Washingtoncar 225.5 mi
4h 17m$42–60Bus
- Take the bus from New York to Washingtonbus Ppb 8629 / ...
5h$58–98Fly John F. Kennedy International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane JFK - DCA
2h 35m$912–1,612Bus via Washington DC - Dupont Circle
- Take the bus from New York Penn Station to Washington DC - Dupont Circlebus Nyc / ...
5h 46m$43–72Fly Laguardia Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane LGA - DCA
2h 57m$91–611Fly Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane BUF - DCA
2h 48m$77–552Train to Newark Liberty International Airport, fly to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Take the train from New York Penn Station to Newark Airport Railroad Stationtrain
- Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane EWR - DCA
3h 8m$924–1,631Fly Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport, subway
- Fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane BUF - IAD
- Take the subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to McPherson Square, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platformsubway
3h 43m$59–375Train to Westchester County Airport, fly to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Take the train from Fordham to White Plainstrain
- Fly from Westchester County Airport (HPN) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane HPN - DCA
4h 52m$123–822
New York (State) to Washington by subway and train (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from New York (State) to Washington is to drive which costs $40 - $60 and takes 4h 17m.
The fastest way to get from New York (State) to Washington is to fly which takes 2h 35m and costs $900 - $1,700.
No, there is no direct bus from New York (State) to Washington. However, there are services departing from New York and arriving at Washington via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h.
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.
The distance between New York (State) and Washington is 226 miles. The road distance is 226.8 miles.
The best way to get from New York (State) to Washington without a car is to train which takes 3h 25m and costs $55 - $140.
It takes approximately 3h 25m to get from New York (State) to Washington, including transfers.
New York (State) to Washington bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, depart from New York station.
New York (State) to Washington train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, depart from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station.
The best way to get from New York (State) to Washington is to train which takes 3h 25m and costs $55 - $140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $55 - $100 and takes 5h, you could also fly, which costs $900 - $1,700 and takes 2h 35m.
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 New York to Washington hourly. Tickets cost $55–95 and the journey takes 4h 25m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–440
Flights from Laguardia Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–600
Flights from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–550
Flights from Westchester County Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–800
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $50–750
- Schedules at
- Amtrak Acela
- Website
- Amtrak
- Business Class
- $50–490
- First Class
- $200–750
- Phone
- 1-800-343-9999
- Website
- Peter Pan
Bus from New York to Washington
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $55–95
- Website
- Peter Pan
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Booking & Getting There
New York (State) to Washington bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, arrive at Washington station.
New York (State) to Washington train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, arrive at Washington Union Station.
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.
There are 1605+ hotels available in Washington.