There are 9 ways to get from Washington DC to Port Authority Bus Terminal by train (Amtrak), bus, car, plane, subway, bus (Greyhound), 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
3h 47m$57–132Drive 226.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Washington DC to Port Authority Bus Terminalcar 226.7 mi
4h 14m$42–60Bus
- Take the bus from Washington to New Yorkbus Ppb 8709 / ...
5h 23m$57–102Fly 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 42 St-Port Authority Bus Terminalsubway
3h 22m$96–707Bus via Metro Center, Red Line Track 1 Platform (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus Greyhound US0670 / ...
5h 52m$42–77Fly Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport, train
- Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)plane DCA - JFK
- Take the train from Jamaica to New York Penn Stationtrain
3h 31m$917–1,623Fly 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$924–1,632Subway 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 59m$65–426Subway to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly to Newark Liberty 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 Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)plane IAD - EWR
4h 11m$573–1,531
Washington DC to Port Authority Bus Terminal by foot, subway, and train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Washington DC to Port Authority Bus Terminal is to drive which costs $40 - $60 and takes 4h 14m.
The fastest way to get from Washington DC to Port Authority Bus Terminal is to fly and subway which takes 3h 22m and costs $95 - $750.
No, there is no direct bus from Washington DC to Port Authority Bus Terminal. 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 23m.
No, there is no direct train from Washington DC to Port Authority Bus Terminal station. However, there are services departing from Metro Center, Red Line Track 1 Platform and arriving at Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station via Washington Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 47m.
The distance between Washington DC and Port Authority Bus Terminal is 227 miles. The road distance is 228 miles.
The best way to get from Washington DC to Port Authority Bus Terminal without a car is to train which takes 3h 47m and costs $55 - $140.
It takes approximately 3h 47m to get from Washington DC to Port Authority Bus Terminal, including transfers.
Washington DC to Port Authority Bus Terminal bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, depart from Washington station.
Washington DC to Port Authority Bus Terminal train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, depart from Washington Union Station.
The best way to get from Washington DC to Port Authority Bus Terminal is to train which takes 3h 47m and costs $55 - $140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $55 - $110 and takes 5h 23m.
What companies run services between Washington DC, USA and Port Authority Bus Terminal, 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 $55–100 and the journey takes 4h 25m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Newark Liberty International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–400
Flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Laguardia Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–420
Flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Newark Liberty International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–250
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
- 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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More Questions & Answers
Washington DC to Port Authority Bus Terminal bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, arrive at New York station.
Washington DC to Port Authority Bus Terminal train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, arrive at Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Washington DC to Port Authority Bus Terminal is 228 miles. It takes approximately 4h 14m to drive from Washington DC to Port Authority Bus Terminal.
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