There are 10 ways to get from New York to Washington Metro 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
3h 10m$63–158Drive 225.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from New York to Washington Metrocar 225.1 mi
4h 16m$42–60Bus
- Take the bus from New York to Washingtonbus Ppb 8629 / ...
4h 35m$57–97Fly Newark Liberty International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane EWR - DCA
3h 23m$924–1,731Bus via Washington DC - Dupont Circle
- Take the bus from New York Penn Station to Washington DC - Dupont Circlebus Nyc / ...
4h 38m$44–66Line 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 35m$94–665Fly 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 29m$917–1,822Fly 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 Metro Center, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Center Platformsubway
3h 49m$463–1,730Fly 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 Metro Center, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Center Platformsubway
4h 10m$73–484Train 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 13m$135–871
New York to Washington Metro by train, subway, and foot (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from New York to Washington Metro is to drive which costs $40 - $60 and takes 4h 16m.
The fastest way to get from New York to Washington Metro is to train which takes 3h 10m and costs $60 - $160.
No, there is no direct bus from New York to Washington Metro. However, there are services departing from New York and arriving at Washington via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 35m.
No, there is no direct train from New York station to Washington Metro. 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 10m.
The distance between New York and Washington Metro is 225 miles. The road distance is 226.4 miles.
The best way to get from New York to Washington Metro without a car is to train which takes 3h 10m and costs $60 - $160.
It takes approximately 3h 10m to get from New York to Washington Metro, including transfers.
New York to Washington Metro bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, depart from New York station.
New York to Washington Metro 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 Metro is to train which takes 3h 10m and costs $60 - $160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $55 - $100 and takes 4h 35m, you could also fly, which costs $900 - $1,800 and takes 3h 23m.
What companies run services between New York, NY, USA and Washington Metro, 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 $50–95 and the journey takes 4h 25m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–490
Flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–380
Flights from Laguardia Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–470
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
- $50–95
- Website
- Peter Pan
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Booking & Getting There
New York to Washington Metro bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, arrive at Washington station.
New York to Washington Metro train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, arrive at Washington Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between New York to Washington Metro is 226 miles. It takes approximately 4h 16m to drive from New York to Washington Metro.
There are 1629+ hotels available in Washington Metro.