There are 9 ways to get from Washington DC to Long Island by train (Amtrak), bus, car, plane, bus (Flixbus), subway, or train
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Washington Union Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain Acela
4h$65–145Bus via Atlantic Av-Barclays Ctr (Flixbus)
cheapest- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to New York Midtownbus FlixBus 2601 / ...
6h 9m$40–70Bus
- Take the bus from Washington to New Yorkbus Ppb 8709 / ...
5h 38m$65–125Drive 223.7 mi
- Drive from Washington DC to Brooklyncar 223.7 mi
4h 17m$41–59Fly Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Laguardia Airport
- Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Laguardia Airport (LGA)plane DCA - LGA
2h 35m$93–704Fly 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 38m$903–1,604Subway 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
3h 14m$62–423Train to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, fly to Long Island Mac Arthur Airport
- Take the train from Washington Union Station to BWI Thurgood Marshalltrain
- Fly from Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI) to Long Island Mac Arthur Airport (ISP)plane BWI - ISP
3h 21m$54–922Fly 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 Airport Railroad Station to New York Penn Stationtrain
- Take the subway from 34 St-Herald Sq to Roosevelt Islandsubway
3h 51m$927–1,635
Washington DC to Long Island by foot, subway, and train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Washington DC to Long Island is to drive which costs $40 - $60 and takes 4h 17m.
The fastest way to get from Washington DC to Long Island is to fly which takes 2h 35m and costs $90 - $750.
No, there is no direct bus from Washington DC to Long Island. However, there are services departing from H St NW+Madison Pl NW and arriving at New York via Washington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 38m.
No, there is no direct train from Washington DC to Long Island. However, there are services departing from Metro Center, Red Line Track 1 Platform and arriving at Atlantic Av-Barclays Ctr via Washington Union Station and 34 St-Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h.
The distance between Washington DC and Long Island is 232 miles. The road distance is 225 miles.
The best way to get from Washington DC to Long Island without a car is to train which takes 4h and costs $65 - $150.
It takes approximately 4h to get from Washington DC to Long Island, including transfers.
Washington DC to Long Island bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, depart from Washington station.
Washington DC to Long Island train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, depart from Washington Union Station.
The best way to get from Washington DC to Long Island is to train which takes 4h and costs $65 - $150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $65 - $130 and takes 5h 38m, you could also fly, which costs $90 - $750 and takes 2h 35m.
What companies run services between Washington DC, USA and Long Island, Suffolk County, 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, Peter Pan Bus Lines operates a bus from Washington to New York hourly. Tickets cost $60–120 and the journey takes 4h 25m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Laguardia Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–420
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Newark Liberty International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- 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 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
Train from Washington Union Station to BWI Thurgood Marshall
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $6–550
- Schedules at
- Amtrak Acela
- Website
- Amtrak
- Business Class
- $6–440
- First Class
- $100–550
- Phone
- 1-800-343-9999
- Website
- Peter Pan
Bus from Washington to New York
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $60–120
- Website
- Peter Pan
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More Questions & Answers
Washington DC to Long Island bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, arrive at New York station.
Washington DC to Long Island train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, arrive at Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Washington DC to Long Island is 225 miles. It takes approximately 4h 17m to drive from Washington DC to Long Island.
There are 99+ hotels available in Long Island.