There are 11 ways to get from Times Square to National Harbor by train (Amtrak), bus, car, plane, bus (Greyhound), subway, or train
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Train via Washington Union Station (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Washington Union Stationtrain Acela
4h 54m$63–134Drive 233.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Times Square to National Harborcar 233.3 mi
4h 23m$43–62Bus via Washington
- Take the bus from New York to Washingtonbus Ppb 8629 / ...
5h 59m$58–98Bus 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 46m$930–1,671Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Alexandriatrain Crescent / ...
5h 25m$63–135Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Washington Union Stationbus Greyhound US0670 / ...
6h$46–70Line 7 subway to Laguardia Airport, fly to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Take the subway from 42 St-Times Square to Flushing-Main Stsubway
- Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane LGA - DCA
4h 14m$91–617Fly 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 52m$919–1,624Bus to Newark Liberty International Airport, fly to Washington Dulles International Airport
- 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
4h 55m$582–1,574Line 7 subway to Laguardia Airport, fly to Washington Dulles International Airport, subway, bus
- Take the subway from 42 St-Times Square to Flushing-Main Stsubway
- Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane LGA - IAD
- Take the subway from Rosslyn, Blue/Orange/Silver Track 2 Platform to King St-Old Town, Yellow/Blue Line Center Platformsubway
- Take the bus from King St-Old Town+Bay J to St George Bl+Waterfront Stbus
5h 23m$73–450Train 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 34m$127–823
Times Square to National Harbor by train and bus (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Times Square to National Harbor is to drive which costs $40 - $65 and takes 4h 23m.
The fastest way to get from Times Square to National Harbor is to bus and fly which takes 3h 46m and costs $900 - $1,700.
No, there is no direct bus from Times Square to National Harbor. However, there are services departing from New York and arriving at St George Bl+Waterfront St via Massachusetts Av NE+1 St NE and Anacostia+Bay G. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 59m.
No, there is no direct train from Times Square station to National Harbor. However, there are services departing from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station and arriving at Alexandria via Washington Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 54m.
The distance between Times Square and National Harbor is 239 miles. The road distance is 234.7 miles.
The best way to get from Times Square to National Harbor without a car is to train via Washington Union Station which takes 4h 54m and costs $60 - $140.
It takes approximately 4h 54m to get from Times Square to National Harbor, including transfers.
Times Square to National Harbor bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, depart from New York station.
Times Square to National Harbor train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, depart from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station.
The best way to get from Times Square to National Harbor is to train via Washington Union Station which takes 4h 54m and costs $60 - $140. Alternatively, you can bus via Washington, which costs $55 - $100 and takes 5h 59m, you could also fly, which costs $900 - $1,700 and takes 3h 52m.
What companies run services between Times Square, NY, USA and National Harbor, MD, 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 $55–95 and the journey takes 4h 25m.
- 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
- Phone
- 1-800-343-9999
- Website
- Peter Pan
Bus from New York to Washington
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $55–95
- Website
- Peter Pan
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Booking & Getting There
Times Square to National Harbor bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, arrive at Washington station.
Times Square to National Harbor train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, arrive at Washington Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Times Square to National Harbor is 235 miles. It takes approximately 4h 23m to drive from Times Square to National Harbor.
There are 1525+ hotels available in National Harbor.