There are 10 ways to get from New York (State) to Washington by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, plane, bus, 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$58–133Bus (Flixbus)
cheapest- Take the bus from New York City Chinatown to Washington Union Stationbus FlixBus 2601 / ...
5h$40–65Drive 225.5 mi
- Drive from New York to Washingtoncar 225.5 mi
4h 17m$42–60Fly 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 50m$77–552Bus via 42 St-Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Take the bus from New York to Washingtonbus Ppb 8629 / ...
5h$58–103Fly Laguardia Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane LGA - DCA
2h 59m$86–611Fly 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 45m$912–1,612Train 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 Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platformsubway
3h 42m$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 56m$123–822
New York (State) to Washington by subway and train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from New York (State) to Washington is to bus which costs $40 - $65 and takes 5h.
The fastest way to get from New York (State) to Washington is to fly which takes 2h 45m and costs $900 - $1,700.
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.
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 Flixbus USA, depart from New York City Chinatown 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 $40 - $65 and takes 5h, you could also fly, which costs $75 - $550 and takes 2h 50m.
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 5 times a day. Tickets cost $40–65 and the journey takes 5h.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–550
Flights from Laguardia Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–600
Flights from Laguardia Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport via Pittsburgh
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–750
Flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–430
Flights from Westchester County Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- 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 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from New York City Chinatown to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40–65
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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More Questions & Answers
New York (State) to Washington bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Washington Union 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.
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