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How to get fromNew York to Washingtonby plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, train, or bus

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There are 10 ways to get from New York to Washington by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, train, or bus

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  1. Fly Newark Liberty International Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport

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    1. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)plane plane EWR - SEA
    8h 25m
    $213–490

  2. Fly Newark Liberty International Airport to Spokane International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Spokane International Airport (GEG)plane plane EWR - GEG
    9h 45m
    $202–779

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Seattletrain train
    2d 18h
    $1,011–2,131

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from New York Midtown to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Denver Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Seattle Bus Stationbus bus
    2d 21h
    $510–945

  5. Drive 2,802.8 mi

    1. Drive from New York to Seattlecar car 2,802.8 mi
    45h 26m
    $512–739

  6. Fly John F. Kennedy International Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport

    1. Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)plane plane JFK - SEA
    8h 36m
    $327–571

  7. Fly Newark Liberty International Airport to Portland International Airport

    1. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Portland International Airport (PDX)plane plane EWR - PDX
    9h 36m
    $215–682

  8. Fly John F. Kennedy International Airport to Portland International Airport

    1. Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Portland International Airport (PDX)plane plane JFK - PDX
    9h 51m
    $229–573

  9. Train to Philadelphia International Airport, fly to Portland International Airport

    1. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to 30th Street Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Portland International Airport (PDX)plane plane PHL - PDX
    11h 1m
    $209–1,034

  10. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Toronto Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Toronto Union Station to Vancouvertrain train
    3. Take the bus from Vancouver Waterfront Station, BC to Seattle, WA - Convention centrebus bus
    4d 20h
    $891–1,880

New York to Washington by train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration2d 18hAverage Duration
Ticket$1,011Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,417 mi
  • Duration: 8h 25m

What companies run services between New York, NY, USA and Washington, USA?

Alaska Airlines, Inc., United Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Seattle via Chicago Union Station in around 2d 18h.

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