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How to get fromNew York to United States Capitolby train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, train, plane, subway, or bus

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There are 9 ways to get from New York to United States Capitol by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, train, plane, subway, or bus

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Washington Union Stationtrain train Acela
    3h 11m
    $70–150

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from New York Midtown to Washington Union Stationbus bus FlixBus 2601 / ...
    4h 41m
    $35–55

  3. Drive 225.1 mi

    1. Drive from New York to United States Capitolcar car 225.1 mi
    4h 14m
    $42–60

  4. 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 train
    2. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane plane EWR - DCA
    3h 36m
    $923–1,732

  5. Line 4 subway, bus to Laguardia Airport, fly to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport

    1. Take the subway from 14 St-Union Sq to 125th Streetsubway subway
    2. Take the bus from E 125 St/Lexington Av to Laguardia Rd/94 Stbus bus
    3. Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane plane LGA - DCA
    3h 49m
    $89–566

  6. Train to John F. Kennedy International Airport, fly to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport

    1. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Jamaicatrain train
    2. Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane plane JFK - DCA
    3h 43m
    $917–2,523

  7. Fly Newark Liberty International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport, subway

    1. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane plane EWR - IAD
    2. Take the subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to L'Enfant Plaza, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Center Platformsubway subway
    4h 10m
    $462–1,530

  8. Fly Laguardia Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport, subway

    1. Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane plane LGA - IAD
    2. Take the subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to L'Enfant Plaza, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Center Platformsubway subway
    4h 33m
    $63–384

  9. Train to Westchester County Airport, fly to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport

    1. Take the train from Grand Central Terminal to White Plainstrain train
    2. Fly from Westchester County Airport (HPN) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane plane HPN - DCA
    5h 29m
    $110–672

New York to United States Capitol by train and foot (Amtrak)

Calendar274Weekly Services
Duration3h 11mAverage Duration
Ticket$70Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 223.3 mi
  • Duration: 3h 11m

What companies run services between New York, NY, USA and United States Capitol, 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 $40–75 and the journey takes 4h 30m. Best Bus also services this route twice daily.

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