There are 9 ways to get from Reagan Washington Airport (DCA) to Times Square by plane, subway, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), rideshare, car, train, or bus
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Fly to Laguardia Airport, line 7 subway
best- Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Laguardia Airport (LGA)plane DCA - LGA
- Take the subway from 74 St-Broadway to 42 St-Times Squaresubway
1h 56m$101–659Drive 230 mi
cheapest- Drive from Reagan Washington Airport (DCA) to Times Squarecar 230 mi
4h 19m$42–61Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Washington Union Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain Acela
3h 38m$75–156Bus (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to New York Midtownbus FlixBus 2601 / ...
5h 23m$45–81Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Reagan Washington-DCA to Times Square230 mi
4h 19mFly 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 45m$946–2,516Fly 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$918–1,667Fly 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 Grand Central Terminaltrain
4h 2m$109–656Bus via New York
- Take the bus from Washington to New Yorkbus Ppb 8709 / ...
5h 34m$66–156
Reagan Washington Airport (DCA) to Times Square by subway and train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Reagan Washington Airport (DCA) to Times Square is to drive which costs $40 - $65 and takes 4h 19m.
The fastest way to get from Reagan Washington Airport (DCA) to Times Square is to fly which takes 1h 45m and costs $900 - $2,600.
No, there is no direct bus from Reagan Washington Airport (DCA) station to Times Square. However, there are services departing from Washington Union Station and arriving at New York Midtown via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 23m.
No, there is no direct train from Reagan Washington Airport (DCA) to Times Square 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 Times Square is 225 miles. The road distance is 231.4 miles.
The best way to get from Reagan Washington Airport (DCA) to Times Square without a car is to train which takes 3h 38m and costs $70 - $160.
It takes approximately 1h 56m to get from Reagan Washington Airport (DCA) to Times Square, including transfers.
Reagan Washington Airport (DCA) to Times Square bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Washington Union Station.
Reagan Washington Airport (DCA) to Times Square train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, depart from Washington Union Station.
The best way to get from Reagan Washington Airport (DCA) to Times Square is to train which takes 3h 38m and costs $70 - $160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $40 - $85 and takes 5h 23m, you could also fly, which costs $900 - $2,600 and takes 1h 45m.
What companies run services between Reagan Washington Airport (DCA), USA and Times Square, NY, USA?
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. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from Washington Union Station to New York Midtown every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $40–75 and the journey takes 4h 45m.
- 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
- $55–390
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
- $55–390
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Newark Liberty International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–390
- 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
- $55–390
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Westchester County Airport via Nantucket
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–800
- Phone
- 877-690-5116
- Website
- MTA Homepage
Subway from 74 St-Broadway to 42 St-Times Square
- Ave. Duration
- 22 min
- Frequency
- Every 5 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Schedules at
- MTA Schedules
- Website
- MTA Homepage
- Website
- MTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $3
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 Grand Central Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $9–15
- Website
- Metro North Railroad
- Schedules at
- Metro North Railroad Schedules
- Off-Peak
- $9–11
- Peak
- $13–15
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Washington Union Station to New York Midtown
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $40–75
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Phone
- 1-800-343-9999
- Website
- Peter Pan
Bus from Washington to New York
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $60–150
- Website
- Peter Pan
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Reagan Washington-DCA to Times Square
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 19m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Reagan Washington Airport (DCA) to Times Square bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at New York Midtown station.
Reagan Washington Airport (DCA) to Times Square 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 Times Square is 231 miles. It takes approximately 4h 19m to drive from Reagan Washington Airport (DCA) to Times Square.
There are 2839+ hotels available in Times Square.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Reagan Washington Airport (DCA) and Times Square. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.


















