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How to get fromPenn Station NY to Washington DCby train (Amtrak), bus, car, train, plane, bus (Flixbus), or subway

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There are 10 ways to get from Penn Station NY to Washington DC by train (Amtrak), bus, car, train, plane, bus (Flixbus), or subway

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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 28m
    $74–150

  2. Drive 227.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Penn Station NY to Washington DCcar car 227.3 mi
    4h 17m
    $42–60

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Penn Station NY to Washington, DC - Dupont Circlebus bus NY to Springfield
    4h 54m
    $85–210

  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 39m
    $923–1,731

  5. Bus via Washington Union Station (Flixbus)

    1. Take the bus from New York Midtown to Washington Union Stationbus bus FlixBus 2601 / ...
    4h 57m
    $47–77

  6. Train to Laguardia Airport, fly to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport

    1. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Flushing Main Streettrain train
    2. Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane plane LGA - DCA
    3h 52m
    $91–570

  7. 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 45m
    $917–2,522

  8. 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 McPherson Square, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platformsubway subway
    4h 5m
    $462–1,530

  9. 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 McPherson Square, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platformsubway subway
    4h 29m
    $65–389

  10. 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 48m
    $110–671

Penn Station NY to Washington DC by foot, train, and subway (Amtrak)

Calendar274Weekly Services
Duration3h 28mAverage Duration
Ticket$74Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 225.1 mi
  • Duration: 3h 28m

What companies run services between Penn Station 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, Best Bus operates a bus from Penn Station NY to Washington, DC - Dupont Circle once daily. Tickets cost $35–55 and the journey takes 4h 30m. OurBus also services this route once daily.

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