What is the cheapest way to get from Washington DC to New York (State)?

The cheapest way to get from Washington DC to New York (State) is to drive which costs $40 - $60 and takes 4h 14m.

What is the fastest way to get from Washington DC to New York (State)?

The fastest way to get from Washington DC to New York (State) is to fly which takes 3h 4m and costs $900 - $2,600.

Is there a direct bus between Washington DC and New York (State)?

No, there is no direct bus from Washington DC to New York (State). 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 5h 14m.

Is there a direct train between Washington DC and New York (State)?

No, there is no direct train from Washington DC station to New York (State). However, there are services departing from Washington Union Station and arriving at Christopher St-Stonewall via 34 St-Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 45m.

How far is it from Washington DC to New York (State)?

The distance between Washington DC and New York (State) is 227 miles. The road distance is 226.3 miles.

How do I travel from Washington DC to New York (State) without a car?

The best way to get from Washington DC to New York (State) without a car is to train which takes 3h 45m and costs $75 - $160.

How long does it take to get from Washington DC to New York (State)?

It takes approximately 3h 45m to get from Washington DC to New York (State), including transfers.

Where do I catch the Washington DC to New York (State) bus from?

Washington DC to New York (State) bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, depart from Union Station.

Where do I catch the Washington DC to New York (State) train from?

Washington DC to New York (State) train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, depart from Washington Union Station.

Train, bus or fly from Washington DC to New York (State)?

The best way to get from Washington DC to New York (State) is to train which takes 3h 45m and costs $75 - $160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $45 - $90 and takes 5h 14m, you could also fly, which costs $900 - $2,600 and takes 3h 4m.

Where does the Washington DC to New York (State) bus arrive?

Washington DC to New York (State) bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, arrive at Port Authority Bus Terminal station.

Where does the Washington DC to New York (State) train arrive?

Washington DC to New York (State) train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, arrive at Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station.

Can I drive from Washington DC to New York (State)?

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).

Where can I stay near New York (State)?

There are 3007+ hotels available in New York (State).

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There are 10 ways to get from Washington DC to New York (State) by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, plane, bus (Flixbus), subway, train, or bus

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Train (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the train from Washington Union Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain Acela
3h 45m
$75–155
Drive 225 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Washington DC to New Yorkcar 225 mi
4h 14m
$42–60
Bus
1. Take the bus from Union Station to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus Washington
5h 14m
$45–90
Fly Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport
1. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)plane DCA - JFK
3h 4m
$915–2,516
Bus via 5 Av/W 33 St (Flixbus)
1. Take the bus from Washington Union Station to New York Midtownbus FlixBus 2601 / ...
6h 5m
$45–85
Fly Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Laguardia Airport, subway
1. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Laguardia Airport (LGA)plane DCA - LGA
2. Take the subway from Jackson Hts-Roosevelt Av to W 4 St-Wash Sqsubway
3h 26m
$101–707
Fly Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Newark Liberty International Airport, train
1. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)plane DCA - EWR
2. Take the train from Newark Airport Railroad Station to New York Penn Stationtrain
3h 42m
$926–1,735
Fly Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport
1. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF)plane DCA - BUF
3h 42m
$135–883
Train to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, fly to Long Island Mac Arthur Airport, line 2 bus
1. Take the train from Washington Union Station to BWI Thurgood Marshalltrain
2. Fly from Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI) to Long Island Mac Arthur Airport (ISP)plane BWI - ISP
3. Take the bus from Patchogue LIRR to Islip Town Hallbus
5h 11m
$65–928
Fly Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Westchester County Airport, train, bus
1. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Westchester County Airport (HPN)plane DCA - HPN
2. Take the train from White Plains to Fordhamtrain
3. Take the bus from East Fordham Rd/3 Av to White Plains Rd/Birchall Avbus
5h 42m
$111–677

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Distance: 226.2 mi
Duration: 3h 45m

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 Union Station to Port Authority Bus Terminal hourly. Tickets cost $45–150 and the journey takes 4h 25m. Greyhound USA also services this route every 2 hours.

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There are 10 ways to get from Washington DC to New York (State) by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, plane, bus (Flixbus), subway, train, or bus

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Drive 225 mi

Bus

Fly Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport

Bus via 5 Av/W 33 St (Flixbus)

Fly Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Laguardia Airport, subway

Fly Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Newark Liberty International Airport, train

Fly Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport

Train to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, fly to Long Island Mac Arthur Airport, line 2 bus

Fly Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Westchester County Airport, train, bus

Washington DC to New York (State) by foot, bus, train, and subway (Amtrak)

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What companies run services between Washington DC, USA and New York (State), USA?

Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport

Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Laguardia Airport

Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport

Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Westchester County Airport

Flights from Baltimore-Washington International Airport to Long Island Mac Arthur Airport

Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport

Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Laguardia Airport

Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Newark Liberty International Airport

Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport

Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Westchester County Airport via Nantucket

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Train from Washington Union Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station

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Train from Washington Union Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station

Train from Washington Union Station to BWI Thurgood Marshall

Subway from Jackson Hts-Roosevelt Av to W 4 St-Wash Sq

Train from Newark Airport Railroad Station to New York Penn Station

Train from Washington Union Station to BWI Thurgood Marshall

Train from White Plains to Fordham

Bus from Union Station to Port Authority Bus Terminal

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Bus from Union Station to Port Authority Bus Terminal

Bus from Washington Union Station to New York Midtown

Bus from Patchogue LIRR to Islip Town Hall

Bus from East Fordham Rd/3 Av to White Plains Rd/Birchall Av

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