There are 4 ways to get from New York to Washington by bus, train, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Clinton Park and Ridebus Westbound / ...
1h 46m$109–126Drive 61.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from New York to Washingtoncar 61.3 mi
1h 13m$12–17Train
- Take the train from Newark Penn Station to High Bridgetrain Rarv
3h 3m$44–604Train via World Trade Center
- Take the train from Newark Penn Station to High Bridgetrain Rarv
3h 13m$45–78
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from New York to Washington is to drive which costs $11 - $17 and takes 1h 13m.
The fastest way to get from New York to Washington is to drive which takes 1h 13m and costs $11 - $17.
No, there is no direct bus from New York to Washington. However, there are services departing from Port Authority Bus Terminal and arriving at Clinton Park and Ride via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 46m.
No, there is no direct train from New York station to Washington. However, there are services departing from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station and arriving at High Bridge via Newark Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 3m.
The distance between New York and Washington is 116 miles. The road distance is 61.7 miles.
The best way to get from New York to Washington without a car is to bus which takes 1h 46m and costs $100 - $130.
It takes approximately 1h 46m to get from New York to Washington, including transfers.
New York to Washington bus services, operated by Trans-bridge Lines, depart from Port Authority Bus Terminal station.
New York to Washington train services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from Newark Penn Station.
The best way to get from New York to Washington is to bus which takes 1h 46m and costs $100 - $130. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $40 - $650 and takes 3h 3m.
What companies run services between New York, NY, USA and Washington, Warren County, NJ, USA?
Trans-bridge Lines operates a bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Clinton Park and Ride hourly. Tickets cost $55–70 and the journey takes 1h 31m. Alternatively, NJ Transit operates a train from Newark Penn Station to High Bridge every 4 hours. Tickets cost $2–20 and the journey takes 1h 34m.
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
Train from Newark Penn Station to High Bridge
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $2–20
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $2–20
Train from Newark Penn Station to High Bridge
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $2–20
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $2–20
- Phone
- +1 610-868-6001
- [email protected]
- Website
- Trans-Bridge Lines
Bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Clinton Park and Ride
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $55–70
- Website
- Trans-Bridge Lines
- Schedules at
- Trans-Bridge Lines Schedules
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More Questions & Answers
New York to Washington bus services, operated by Trans-bridge Lines, arrive at Clinton Park and Ride station.
New York to Washington train services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at High Bridge station.
Yes, the driving distance between New York to Washington is 62 miles. It takes approximately 1h 13m to drive from New York to Washington.
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