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

The cheapest way to get from New York (State) to Washington DC is to drive which costs $40 - $60 and takes 4h 17m.

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

The fastest way to get from New York (State) to Washington DC is to fly which takes 3h 11m and costs $80 - $600.

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

No, there is no direct bus from New York (State) to Washington DC station. However, there are services departing from Hudson St/Barrow St and arriving at Washington Union Station via New York Midtown. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 46m.

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

No, there is no direct train from New York (State) to Washington DC. However, there are services departing from Christopher St-Stonewall and arriving at Metro Center, Red Line Track 2 Platform via Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station and Union Station, Red Line Center Platform. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 46m.

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

The distance between New York (State) and Washington DC is 228 miles. The road distance is 226.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from New York (State) to Washington DC without a car is to train which takes 3h 46m and costs $65 - $150.

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

It takes approximately 3h 46m to get from New York (State) to Washington DC, including transfers.

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

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

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

New York (State) to Washington DC 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 DC?

The best way to get from New York (State) to Washington DC is to train which takes 3h 46m and costs $65 - $150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $40 - $75 and takes 5h 46m, you could also fly, which costs $80 - $600 and takes 3h 11m.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Where can I stay near Washington DC?

There are 1615+ hotels available in Washington DC.

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There are 10 ways to get from New York (State) to Washington DC by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, plane, bus, subway, 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 46m
$65–146
Bus (Flixbus)
cheapest
1. Take the bus from New York Midtown to Washington Union Stationbus FlixBus 2601 / ...
5h 46m
$40–75
Drive 225.5 mi
1. Drive from New York to Washington DCcar 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
3h 11m
$84–582
Bus via New York
1. Take the bus from New York to Washingtonbus Ppb 8629 / ...
5h 50m
$61–130
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
3h 19m
$915–1,616
Bus to Laguardia Airport, fly to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
1. Take the bus from E 125 St/Lexington Av to Laguardia Rd/94 Stbus
2. Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane LGA - DCA
3h 34m
$89–615
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 McPherson Square, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platformsubway
3h 38m
$58–391
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 50m
$927–1,635
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 35m
$116–776

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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 Midtown to Washington Union Station hourly. Tickets cost $35–65 and the journey takes 4h 30m.

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