There are 10 ways to get from Queens to Washington DC by train (Amtrak), bus, car, plane, bus (Greyhound), train, or subway
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Washington Union Stationtrain Acela
3h 59m$62–152Bus (Greyhound)
cheapest- Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Washington Union Stationbus Greyhound US0670 / ...
6h 35m$40–81Bus via E 34 St/5 Av
- Take the bus from New York to Washingtonbus Ppb 8629 / ...
6h 25m$69–138Drive 233.1 mi
- Drive from Queens to Washington DCcar 233.1 mi
4h 30m$43–62Fly 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 9m$912–1,613Fly Laguardia Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane LGA - DCA
3h 20m$86–607Train, train to Newark Liberty International Airport, fly to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Take the train from Jamaica to New York Penn Stationtrain
- Take the train from New York Penn Station to Newark Airport Railroad Stationtrain
- Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane EWR - DCA
3h 59m$929–1,641Fly 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
3h 55m$60–416Fly John F. Kennedy International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport, subway
- Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane JFK - IAD
- Take the subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to McPherson Square, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platformsubway
3h 42m$1,011–1,212Train 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 45m$120–781
Queens to Washington DC by train, subway, and foot (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Queens to Washington DC is to bus which costs $40 - $85 and takes 6h 35m.
The fastest way to get from Queens to Washington DC is to fly which takes 3h 9m and costs $900 - $1,700.
No, there is no direct bus from Queens to Washington DC. However, there are services departing from Cross Bay Blvd/Rockaway Blvd and arriving at Franklin Square+Bay A via E 34 St/5 Av, New York and H St NE+Union Station Garage. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 25m.
No, there is no direct train from Queens to Washington DC. However, there are services departing from Jamaica and arriving at Metro Center, Red Line Track 2 Platform via Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station and Union Station, Red Line Center Platform. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 59m.
The distance between Queens and Washington DC is 237 miles. The road distance is 234.5 miles.
The best way to get from Queens to Washington DC without a car is to train which takes 3h 59m and costs $60 - $160.
It takes approximately 3h 59m to get from Queens to Washington DC, including transfers.
Queens to Washington DC bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, depart from New York station.
Queens to Washington DC train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, depart from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station.
The best way to get from Queens to Washington DC is to train which takes 3h 59m and costs $60 - $160. Alternatively, you can bus via E 34 St/5 Av, which costs $65 - $140 and takes 6h 25m, you could also fly, which costs $900 - $1,700 and takes 3h 9m.
What companies run services between Queens, 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, Peter Pan Bus Lines operates a bus from New York to Washington hourly. Tickets cost $60–120 and the journey takes 4h 25m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–440
Flights from Laguardia Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–600
Flights from Westchester County Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–750
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
- $60–120
- Website
- Peter Pan
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More Questions & Answers
Queens to Washington DC bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, arrive at Washington station.
Queens to Washington DC train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, arrive at Washington Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Queens to Washington DC is 234 miles. It takes approximately 4h 30m to drive from Queens to Washington DC.
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