There are 10 ways to get from Washington DC to New York (State) by train (Amtrak), bus, car, plane, bus (Flixbus), subway, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Washington Union Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain Acela
3h 45m$55–135Drive 225 mi
cheapest- Drive from Washington DC to New Yorkcar 225 mi
4h 14m$42–60Bus via 42 St-Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Take the bus from Washington to New Yorkbus Ppb 8709 / ...
5h 29m$60–105Fly 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
3h 8m$915–1,616Bus (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to New York Midtownbus FlixBus 2601 / ...
6h 18m$45–70Fly Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Laguardia Airport, subway
- Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Laguardia Airport (LGA)plane DCA - LGA
- Take the subway from Jackson Hts-Roosevelt Av to W 4 St-Wash Sqsubway
3h 30m$96–707Fly Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport 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
3h 44m$927–1,635Fly Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport
- Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF)plane DCA - BUF
3h 41m$105–756Train to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, fly to Long Island Mac Arthur Airport, line 2 bus
- 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
- Take the bus from Patchogue LIRR to Islip Town Hallbus
5h 12m$60–938Fly Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Westchester County Airport, train, bus
- Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Westchester County Airport (HPN)plane DCA - HPN
- Take the train from White Plains to Fordhamtrain
- Take the bus from East Fordham Rd/3 Av to White Plains Rd/Birchall Avbus
5h 38m$101–677
Washington DC to New York (State) by foot, subway, and train (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Washington DC to New York (State) is to drive which costs $40 - $60 and takes 4h 14m.
The fastest way to get from Washington DC to New York (State) is to fly which takes 3h 8m and costs $900 - $1,700.
No, there is no direct bus from Washington DC to New York (State). However, there are services departing from E St NW+11 St NW and arriving at New York via Washington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 29m.
No, there is no direct train from Washington DC to New York (State). However, there are services departing from Metro Center, Red Line Track 1 Platform and arriving at Christopher St-Stonewall via Washington Union Station and 34 St-Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 45m.
The distance between Washington DC and New York (State) is 228 miles. The road distance is 226.3 miles.
The best way to get from Washington DC to New York (State) without a car is to train which takes 3h 45m and costs $55 - $140.
It takes approximately 3h 45m to get from Washington DC to New York (State), including transfers.
Washington DC to New York (State) bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, depart from Washington station.
Washington DC to New York (State) train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, depart from Washington Union Station.
The best way to get from Washington DC to New York (State) is to train which takes 3h 45m and costs $55 - $140. Alternatively, you can bus via 42 St-Port Authority Bus Terminal, which costs $60 - $110 and takes 5h 29m, you could also fly, which costs $900 - $1,700 and takes 3h 8m.
What companies run services between Washington DC, USA and New York (State), 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 $55–100 and the journey takes 4h 25m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–380
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Laguardia Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–700
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–750
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Westchester County Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–650
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
- $55–100
- Website
- Peter Pan
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Booking & Getting There
Washington DC to New York (State) bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, arrive at New York station.
Washington DC to New York (State) train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, arrive at Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Washington DC to New York (State) is 226 miles. It takes approximately 4h 14m to drive from Washington DC to New York (State).
There are 3727+ hotels available in New York (State).