There are 10 ways to get from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Washington DC by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, bus, plane, subway, or train
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Washington Union Stationtrain Acela
3h 32m$61–133Drive 227.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Washington DCcar 227.2 mi
4h 17m$42–60Bus via Metro Center, Red Line Track 2 Platform (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Washington Union Stationbus Greyhound US0670 / ...
4h 51m$45–75Bus to Newark Liberty International Airport, fly to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Terminal Bbus
- Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane EWR - DCA
3h 29m$928–1,669Bus
- Take the bus from New York to Washingtonbus Ppb 8629 / ...
5h 51m$57–107Subway, bus to Laguardia Airport, fly to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Take the subway from 42 St-Port Authority Bus Terminal to 125 Stsubway
- Take the bus from W 125 St/Saint Nicholas Av to Laguardia Rd/94 Stbus
- Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane LGA - DCA
3h 53m$89–615Train to John F. Kennedy International Airport, fly to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Take the train from New York Penn Station to Jamaicatrain
- Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane JFK - DCA
3h 49m$917–1,622Bus to Newark Liberty International Airport, fly to Washington Dulles International Airport, subway
- Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Terminal Bbus
- 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
4h 7m$577–1,568Fly 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 30m$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 39m$125–821
Port Authority Bus Terminal to Washington DC by foot, train, and subway (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Washington DC is to drive which costs $40 - $60 and takes 4h 17m.
The fastest way to get from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Washington DC is to bus and fly which takes 3h 29m and costs $900 - $1,700.
No, there is no direct bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Washington DC station. However, there are services departing from Port Authority Bus Terminal and arriving at Washington Union Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 51m.
No, there is no direct train from Port Authority Bus Terminal 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 32m.
The distance between Port Authority Bus Terminal and Washington DC is 227 miles. The road distance is 228.5 miles.
The best way to get from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Washington DC without a car is to train which takes 3h 32m and costs $60 - $140.
It takes approximately 3h 32m to get from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Washington DC, including transfers.
Port Authority Bus Terminal to Washington DC bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Port Authority Bus Terminal station.
Port Authority Bus Terminal to Washington DC train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, depart from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station.
The best way to get from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Washington DC is to train which takes 3h 32m and costs $60 - $140. Alternatively, you can bus via Metro Center, Red Line Track 2 Platform, which costs $45 - $75 and takes 4h 51m.
What companies run services between Port Authority Bus Terminal, 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, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Washington Union Station every 2 hours. Tickets cost $40–75 and the journey takes 4h 30m.
- 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
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $40–75
- Website
- Greyhound
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More Questions & Answers
Port Authority Bus Terminal to Washington DC bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Washington Union Station.
Port Authority Bus Terminal to Washington DC train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, arrive at Washington Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Port Authority Bus Terminal to Washington DC is 229 miles. It takes approximately 4h 17m to drive from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Washington DC.
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