There are 9 ways to get from Washington DC to Howard Beach–JFK Airport Station by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, plane, bus (Flixbus), bus, subway, or train
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Washington Union Station to Newark Penn Stationtrain Acela
4h 38m$74–149Drive 230.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Washington DC to Howard Beach–JFK Airport Stationcar 230.9 mi
4h 30m$43–61Bus
- Take the bus from Union Station to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus Washington
6h 2m$45–85Fly Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport
- Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)plane DCA - JFK
2h 50m$912–1,813Bus via W 34 St/5 Av (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to New York Midtownbus FlixBus 2601 / ...
7h 49m$45–80Fly Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Laguardia Airport, bus
- Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Laguardia Airport (LGA)plane DCA - LGA
- Take the bus from Broadway/75 St to Cross Bay Blvd/157 Avbus
4h 1m$101–712Subway to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly to John F. Kennedy International Airport
- Take the subway from McPherson Square, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platformsubway
- Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)plane IAD - JFK
3h 39m$961–1,212Fly Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Newark Liberty International Airport, train, subway
- Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)plane DCA - EWR
- Take the train from Newark Penn Station to World Trade Centertrain
- Take the subway from Fulton St to Howard Beach-JFK Airportsubway
4h 31m$911–1,716Subway to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly to Laguardia Airport
- Take the subway from McPherson Square, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platformsubway
- Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Laguardia Airport (LGA)plane IAD - LGA
4h 45m$60–421
Washington DC to Howard Beach–JFK Airport Station by foot, bus, train, and subway (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Washington DC to Howard Beach–JFK Airport Station is to drive which costs $40 - $65 and takes 4h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Washington DC to Howard Beach–JFK Airport Station is to fly which takes 2h 50m and costs $900 - $1,900.
No, there is no direct bus from Washington DC to Howard Beach–JFK Airport Station. However, there are services departing from 13 St NW+F St NW and arriving at Port Authority Bus Terminal via Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 2m.
No, there is no direct train from Washington DC station to Howard Beach–JFK Airport Station. However, there are services departing from Washington Union Station and arriving at Howard Beach-JFK Airport via Newark Penn Station and Fulton St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 38m.
The distance between Washington DC and Howard Beach–JFK Airport Station is 237 miles. The road distance is 232.2 miles.
The best way to get from Washington DC to Howard Beach–JFK Airport Station without a car is to train which takes 4h 38m and costs $70 - $150.
It takes approximately 4h 38m to get from Washington DC to Howard Beach–JFK Airport Station, including transfers.
Washington DC to Howard Beach–JFK Airport Station bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, depart from Union Station.
Washington DC to Howard Beach–JFK Airport Station train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, depart from Washington Union Station.
The best way to get from Washington DC to Howard Beach–JFK Airport Station is to train which takes 4h 38m and costs $70 - $150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $45 - $85 and takes 6h 2m, you could also fly, which costs $900 - $1,900 and takes 2h 50m.
What companies run services between Washington DC, USA and Howard Beach–JFK Airport Station, NY, USA?
Amtrak Acela operates a train from Washington Union Station to Newark Penn Station every 2 hours. Tickets cost $45–700 and the journey takes 2h 42m. Amtrak also services this route hourly. Alternatively, Peter Pan Bus Lines operates a bus from Union Station to Port Authority Bus Terminal hourly. Tickets cost $45–140 and the journey takes 4h 25m. Greyhound USA also services this route every 2 hours.
- 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
Flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Laguardia Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–410
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–400
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Laguardia Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–700
Flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–240
- Website
- aa.com
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 Laguardia Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–700
- 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
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Washington Union Station to Newark Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 42m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $45–700
- Schedules at
- Amtrak Acela
- Website
- Amtrak
- Business Class
- $45–480
- First Class
- $190–700
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Washington Union Station to Newark Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 42m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $65–140
- Website
- Amtrak
Subway from McPherson Square, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $2–3
Subway from McPherson Square, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $2–3
- Phone
- (973) 961-6000
- Website
- PATH
Train from Newark Penn Station to World Trade Center
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $4
- Website
- PATH
- Adult
- $4
- Phone
- 877-690-5116
- Website
- MTA Homepage
Subway from Fulton St to Howard Beach-JFK Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Schedules at
- MTA Schedules
- Website
- MTA Homepage
- Website
- MTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $3
- 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 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Washington Union Station to New York Midtown
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $40–70
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Phone
- 877-690-5116
- Website
- MTA
Bus from Broadway/75 St to Cross Bay Blvd/157 Av
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3–8
- Website
- MTA
- Schedules at
- MTA scheduled
- Website
- MTA: World Cup 2026
- Standard Fare
- $3–8
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More Questions & Answers
Washington DC to Howard Beach–JFK Airport Station bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, arrive at Port Authority Bus Terminal station.
Washington DC to Howard Beach–JFK Airport Station train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, arrive at Newark Penn Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Washington DC to Howard Beach–JFK Airport Station is 232 miles. It takes approximately 4h 30m to drive from Washington DC to Howard Beach–JFK Airport Station.
There are 2823+ hotels available in Howard Beach–JFK Airport Station.