There are 11 ways to get from New York to Dale City by train (Amtrak), bus, car, plane, bus (Flixbus), subway, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Washington Union Stationtrain Acela
4h 53m$137–204Drive 252.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from New York to Dale Citycar 252.6 mi
4h 45m$44–63Bus via Franconia-Springfield, Blue Line Center Platform
- Take the bus from New York to Washingtonbus Ppb 8629 / ...
6h 38m$71–112Fly John F. Kennedy International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, line 95 bus
- Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane JFK - DCA
- Take the bus from Franconia Springfield Metro Departures to Potomac Mills Rd @ Metro Plazabus
4h 51m$929–1,235Train via Franconia-Springfield, Blue Line Center Platform (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Alexandriatrain Crescent / ...
6h 18m$142–211Bus (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from New York City Chinatown to Washington Union Stationbus FlixBus 2601 / ...
7h 44m$58–79Line 4 subway, bus to Laguardia Airport, fly to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, line 95 bus
- Take the subway from 14 St-Union Sq to 125th Streetsubway
- Take the bus from E 125 St/Lexington Av to Laguardia Rd/94 Stbus
- Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane LGA - DCA
- Take the bus from Franconia Springfield Metro Departures to Potomac Mills Rd @ Metro Plazabus
5h 8m$111–678Train to Newark Liberty International Airport, fly to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, line 95 bus
- 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
- Take the bus from Franconia Springfield Metro Departures to Potomac Mills Rd @ Metro Plazabus
4h 57m$937–1,446Fly Newark Liberty International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport, subway
- Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane EWR - IAD
- Take the subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to Smithsonian, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platformsubway
5h 30m$415–1,043Fly Laguardia Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport, subway
- Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane LGA - IAD
- Take the subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to Smithsonian, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platformsubway
5h 51m$89–525Fly John F. Kennedy International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport, subway
- Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane JFK - IAD
- Take the subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to Smithsonian, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platformsubway
5h 38m$1,107–1,162
New York to Dale City by train, subway, foot, and bus (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from New York to Dale City is to drive which costs $40 - $65 and takes 4h 45m.
The fastest way to get from New York to Dale City is to drive which takes 4h 45m and costs $40 - $65.
No, there is no direct bus from New York to Dale City. However, there are services departing from New York and arriving at Potomac Festival after OMNIRIDE via H St NE+Union Station Garage and Franconia Springfield Metro Departures. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 38m.
No, there is no direct train from New York station to Dale City. However, there are services departing from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station and arriving at Smithsonian, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platform via Union Station, Red Line Center Platform and Metro Center, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Center Platform. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 53m.
The distance between New York and Dale City is 251 miles. The road distance is 254 miles.
The best way to get from New York to Dale City without a car is to train which takes 4h 53m and costs $130 - $210.
It takes approximately 4h 53m to get from New York to Dale City, including transfers.
New York to Dale City bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, depart from New York station.
New York to Dale City train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, depart from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station.
The best way to get from New York to Dale City is to train which takes 4h 53m and costs $130 - $210. Alternatively, you can bus via Franconia-Springfield, Blue Line Center Platform, which costs $70 - $120 and takes 6h 38m.
What companies run services between New York, NY, USA and Dale City, VA, 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
- united.com
Flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–550
Flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–400
Flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport via Charlottesville
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 39m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–430
Flights from Laguardia Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–500
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–410
Flights from Laguardia Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–650
Flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–320
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–410
Flights from Laguardia Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–650
- Website
- jetblue.com
Flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–410
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact 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
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $120–190
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Alexandria
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 46m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $120–200
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- 877-690-5116
- Website
- MTA Homepage
Subway from 14 St-Union Sq to 125th Street
- Ave. Duration
- 15 min
- Frequency
- Every 5 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Schedules at
- MTA Schedules
- Website
- MTA Homepage
- Website
- MTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $3
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
Train from New York Penn Station to Newark Airport Railroad Station
- Ave. Duration
- 24 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $16–20
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adult Airport
- $16–20
Subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to Smithsonian, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $2–3
Subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to Smithsonian, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $2–3
Subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to Smithsonian, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $2–3
- 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
- Phone
- +1 703-730-6664
- Website
- Omiride Home
Bus from Franconia Springfield Metro Departures to Potomac Mills Rd @ Metro Plaza
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $11
- Website
- Omiride Home
Bus from Franconia Springfield Metro Departures to Potomac Mills Rd @ Metro Plaza
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $11
- Website
- Omiride Home
Bus from Franconia Springfield Metro Departures to Potomac Mills Rd @ Metro Plaza
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $11
- Website
- Omiride Home
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from New York City Chinatown to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $40–65
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Phone
- 877-690-5116
- Website
- MTA
Bus from E 125 St/Lexington Av to Laguardia Rd/94 St
- Ave. Duration
- 24 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3–8
- Website
- MTA
- Schedules at
- MTA scheduled
- Website
- MTA: World Cup 2026
- Standard Fare
- $3–8
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Booking & Getting There
New York to Dale City bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, arrive at Washington station.
New York to Dale City train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, arrive at Washington Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between New York to Dale City is 254 miles. It takes approximately 4h 45m to drive from New York to Dale City.
There are 126+ hotels available in Dale City.






















