There are 9 ways to get from Reagan Washington Airport (DCA) to Union City by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), rideshare, car, train, or bus (Flixbus)
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Fly to Laguardia Airport
best- Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Laguardia Airport (LGA)plane DCA - LGA
1h 51m$100–667Drive 227.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Reagan Washington Airport (DCA) to Union Citycar 227.3 mi
4h 14m$42–60Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Washington Union Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain Acela
3h 38m$70–156Bus via Union Station
- Take the bus from Union Station to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus Washington
- Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Jfk Blvd At 46Th Stbus 154 / ...
5h 33m$51–107Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Reagan Washington-DCA to Union City227.3 mi
4h 14mFly 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 48m$923–1,746Fly to Newark Liberty International Airport
- Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)plane DCA - EWR
1h 48m$918–1,662Fly 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 7m$108–663Bus (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from Arlington to New Yorkbus FlixBus 2601
5h 55m$42–73
Reagan Washington Airport (DCA) to Union City by subway and train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Reagan Washington Airport (DCA) to Union City is to drive which costs $40 - $60 and takes 4h 14m.
The fastest way to get from Reagan Washington Airport (DCA) to Union City is to fly which takes 1h 48m and costs $900 - $1,800.
No, there is no direct bus from Reagan Washington Airport (DCA) station to Union City. However, there are services departing from Union Station and arriving at Jfk Blvd At 46Th St via Port Authority Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 33m.
No, there is no direct train from Reagan Washington Airport (DCA) to Union City 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 Union City is 224 miles. The road distance is 228.6 miles.
The best way to get from Reagan Washington Airport (DCA) to Union City without a car is to train which takes 3h 38m and costs $65 - $160.
It takes approximately 1h 51m to get from Reagan Washington Airport (DCA) to Union City, including transfers.
Reagan Washington Airport (DCA) to Union City bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, depart from Union Station.
Reagan Washington Airport (DCA) to Union City train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, depart from Washington Union Station.
The best way to get from Reagan Washington Airport (DCA) to Union City is to fly which takes 1h 51m and costs $95 - $700. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $65 - $160 and takes 3h 38m, you could also bus via Union Station, which costs $50 - $110 and takes 5h 33m.
What companies run services between Reagan Washington Airport (DCA), USA and Union City, NJ, 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
- $65–150
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 877.690.5114
- Website
- Metro North Railroad
Train from White Plains to Grand Central Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $9–15
- Website
- Metro North Railroad
- Schedules at
- Metro North Railroad Schedules
- Off-Peak
- $9–11
- Peak
- $13–15
- 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
- $45–140
- 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
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
Bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Jfk Blvd At 46Th St
- Ave. Duration
- 18 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $6–21
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adults
- $6–21
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Arlington to New York
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–70
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Reagan Washington-DCA to Union City
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 14m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Reagan Washington Airport (DCA) to Union City bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, arrive at Port Authority Bus Terminal station.
Reagan Washington Airport (DCA) to Union City 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 Union City is 229 miles. It takes approximately 4h 14m to drive from Reagan Washington Airport (DCA) to Union City.
There are 2829+ hotels available in Union City.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Reagan Washington Airport (DCA) and Union City. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.