There are 9 ways to get from Reagan Washington Airport (DCA) to Manhattan by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), rideshare, car, train, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to Laguardia Airport
best- Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Laguardia Airport (LGA)plane DCA - LGA
1h 54m$100–667Drive 232.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Reagan Washington Airport (DCA) to Manhattancar 232.3 mi
4h 24m$43–62Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Washington Union Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain Acela
3h 38m$75–156Bus via Union Station
- Take the bus from Union Station to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus Washington
5h 8m$45–86Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Reagan Washington-DCA to Manhattan232.3 mi
4h 24mFly to John F. Kennedy International Airport
- Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)plane DCA - JFK
1h 51m$923–1,745Fly to Newark Liberty International Airport, train
- Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)plane DCA - EWR
- Take the train from Newark Airport Railroad Station to New York Penn Stationtrain
2h 2m$918–1,664Fly to Westchester County Airport, train
- Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Westchester County Airport (HPN)plane DCA - HPN
- Take the train from White Plains to 125th Street - Harlemtrain
3h 55m$107–662Bus
- Take the bus from Arlington, VA to Penn Station 7th Ave. Corner of W 30th Streetbus
5h 50m$47–73
Reagan Washington Airport (DCA) to Manhattan by subway and train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Reagan Washington Airport (DCA) to Manhattan is to drive which costs $40 - $65 and takes 4h 24m.
The fastest way to get from Reagan Washington Airport (DCA) to Manhattan is to fly which takes 1h 51m and costs $900 - $1,800.
No, there is no direct bus from Reagan Washington Airport (DCA) station to Manhattan. However, there are services departing from Union Station and arriving at Port Authority Bus Terminal via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 8m.
No, there is no direct train from Reagan Washington Airport (DCA) to Manhattan station. However, there are services departing from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, Yellow/Blue Line Track 1 Platform-Trains North Washington DC & Maryland Via Virginia and arriving at Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station via Gallery Place, Red Line Track 1 Platform and Washington Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 38m.
The distance between Reagan Washington Airport (DCA) and Manhattan is 223 miles. The road distance is 233.7 miles.
The best way to get from Reagan Washington Airport (DCA) to Manhattan without a car is to train which takes 3h 38m and costs $70 - $160.
It takes approximately 1h 54m to get from Reagan Washington Airport (DCA) to Manhattan, including transfers.
Reagan Washington Airport (DCA) to Manhattan bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, depart from Union Station.
Reagan Washington Airport (DCA) to Manhattan train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, depart from Washington Union Station.
The best way to get from Reagan Washington Airport (DCA) to Manhattan is to fly which takes 1h 54m and costs $95 - $700. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $70 - $160 and takes 3h 38m, you could also bus via Union Station, which costs $40 - $90 and takes 5h 8m.
What companies run services between Reagan Washington Airport (DCA), USA and Manhattan, NY, USA?
American Airlines and Delta fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Laguardia Airport (LGA) hourly. Alternatively, Amtrak Acela operates a train from Washington Union Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station hourly. Tickets cost $50–750 and the journey takes 3h. Amtrak also services this route hourly.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Laguardia Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–700
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–400
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Westchester County Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–650
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Laguardia Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–700
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–400
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Newark Liberty International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–400
- Website
- jetblue.com
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–400
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Westchester County Airport via Nantucket
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–850
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Washington Union Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn 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 Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Washington Union Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 7m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $70–150
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
Train from Newark Airport Railroad Station to New York Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $15–19
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adult Airport
- $15–19
- Phone
- +1 877.690.5114
- Website
- Metro North Railroad
Train from White Plains to 125th Street - Harlem
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $8–14
- Website
- Metro North Railroad
- Schedules at
- Metro North Railroad Schedules
- Off-Peak
- $8–10
- Peak
- $12–14
- Phone
- 1-800-343-9999
- Website
- Peter Pan
Bus from Union Station to Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $45–150
- Website
- Peter Pan
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Union Station to Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $40–80
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 212-695-6766
- Website
- Vamoose Bus
Bus from Arlington, VA to Penn Station 7th Ave. Corner of W 30th Street
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $45–70
- Website
- Vamoose Bus
- Economy
- $45–70
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Reagan Washington-DCA to Manhattan
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 24m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Reagan Washington Airport (DCA) to Manhattan bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, arrive at Port Authority Bus Terminal station.
Reagan Washington Airport (DCA) to Manhattan train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, arrive at Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Reagan Washington Airport (DCA) to Manhattan is 234 miles. It takes approximately 4h 24m to drive from Reagan Washington Airport (DCA) to Manhattan.
There are 3431+ hotels available in Manhattan.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Reagan Washington Airport (DCA) and Manhattan. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.