There are 10 ways to get from New York to Washington DC by train (Amtrak), bus, car, train, plane, bus (Flixbus), or subway
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
3h 21m$60–130Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from New York Penn Station to Washington DC - Dupont Circlebus Nyc / ...
4h 56m$40–65Bus via H St NE+Union Station Garage
- Take the bus from New York to Washingtonbus Ppb 8629 / ...
4h 54m$59–98Drive 225.5 mi
- Drive from New York to Washington DCcar 225.5 mi
4h 17m$42–60Train 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 21m$924–1,631Line 4 subway, bus to Laguardia Airport, fly to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- 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
3h 41m$89–615Fly 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
3h 35m$917–1,622Fly 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 McPherson Square, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platformsubway
3h 58m$573–1,530Fly 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 McPherson Square, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platformsubway
4h 18m$68–444Train to Westchester County Airport, fly to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Take the train from Grand Central Terminal to White Plainstrain
- Fly from Westchester County Airport (HPN) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane HPN - DCA
5h 17m$125–821
New York to Washington DC by train, subway, and foot (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from New York to Washington DC is to bus which costs $40 - $65 and takes 4h 56m.
The fastest way to get from New York to Washington DC is to train which takes 3h 21m and costs $60 - $130.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from New York Penn Station station and arriving at Washington DC - Dupont Circle. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 30m.
No, there is no direct train from New York station to Washington DC. However, there are services departing from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station and arriving at Metro Center, Red Line Track 2 Platform via Union Station, Red Line Center Platform. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 21m.
The distance between New York and Washington DC is 226 miles. The road distance is 226.8 miles.
The best way to get from New York to Washington DC without a car is to train which takes 3h 21m and costs $60 - $130.
It takes approximately 3h 21m to get from New York to Washington DC, including transfers.
New York to Washington DC bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, depart from New York station.
New York to Washington DC train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, depart from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station.
The best way to get from New York to Washington DC is to train which takes 3h 21m and costs $60 - $130. Alternatively, you can bus via H St NE+Union Station Garage, which costs $55 - $100 and takes 4h 54m, you could also fly, which costs $900 - $1,700 and takes 3h 35m.
What companies run services between New York, NY, 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 $55–100 and the journey takes 4h 25m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–470
Flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–340
Flights from Laguardia Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–430
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
- $55–100
- Website
- Peter Pan
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Booking & Getting There
New York to Washington DC bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, arrive at Washington station.
New York to Washington DC train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, arrive at Washington Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between New York to Washington DC is 227 miles. It takes approximately 4h 17m to drive from New York to Washington DC.
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