There are 10 ways to get from Washington DC to Staten Island by train (Amtrak), bus, car, plane, subway, bus (Flixbus), 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 Newark Penn Stationtrain Acela
4h 45m$64–144Drive 210.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Washington DC to Staten Islandcar 210.7 mi
3h 59m$39–56Bus
- Take the bus from Washington to New Yorkbus Ppb 8709 / ...
- Take the bus from West 42nd Street & 8th Avenue to Marsh Av/Ring Rdbus Sim8
6h 48m$65–130Fly Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Laguardia Airport, subway, bus
- Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Laguardia Airport (LGA)plane DCA - LGA
- Take the subway from Jackson Hts-Roosevelt Av to Rector Stsubway
- Take the bus from Broadway/Rector St to Hylan Blvd/Montreal Avbus
4h 32m$99–665Bus via Hylan Blvd/Buffalo St (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to New York Midtownbus FlixBus 2601 / ...
7h 6m$40–75Fly Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport, bus
- Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)plane DCA - JFK
- Take the bus from Broadway/Cortlandt St to Hylan Blvd/Buffalo Stbus
4h 26m$918–1,624Fly Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Newark Liberty International Airport, bus
- Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)plane DCA - EWR
- Take the bus from Broadway/Cortlandt St to Hylan Blvd/Buffalo Stbus
4h 37m$911–1,621Subway to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly to Laguardia Airport, subway, bus
- 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
- Take the subway from Jackson Hts-Roosevelt Av to Rector Stsubway
- Take the bus from Broadway/Rector St to Hylan Blvd/Montreal Avbus
5h 11m$68–434Subway to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly to Newark Liberty International Airport, train, bus
- 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
- Take the train from Newark Penn Station to World Trade Centertrain
- Take the bus from Broadway/Cortlandt St to Hylan Blvd/Buffalo Stbus
5h 7m$560–1,520Fly Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Westchester County Airport, train, line 4 subway, bus
- Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Westchester County Airport (HPN)plane DCA - HPN
- Take the train from White Plains to 125th Street - Harlemtrain
- Take the subway from 125th Street to Bowling Greensubway
- Take the bus from Broadway/Morris St to Hylan Blvd/Montreal Avbus
6h 35m$100–632
Washington DC to Staten Island by foot, subway, train, and bus (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Washington DC to Staten Island is to drive which costs $35 - $60 and takes 3h 59m.
The fastest way to get from Washington DC to Staten Island is to drive which takes 3h 59m and costs $35 - $60.
No, there is no direct bus from Washington DC to Staten Island. However, there are services departing from H St NW+Madison Pl NW and arriving at Marsh Av/Ring Rd via Washington and West 42nd Street & 8th Avenue. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 48m.
No, there is no direct train from Washington DC to Staten Island. However, there are services departing from Metro Center, Red Line Track 1 Platform and arriving at World Trade Center via Washington Union Station and Newark Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 45m.
The distance between Washington DC and Staten Island is 243 miles. The road distance is 211.9 miles.
The best way to get from Washington DC to Staten Island without a car is to train which takes 4h 45m and costs $60 - $150.
It takes approximately 4h 45m to get from Washington DC to Staten Island, including transfers.
Washington DC to Staten Island bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, depart from Washington station.
Washington DC to Staten Island train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, depart from Washington Union Station.
The best way to get from Washington DC to Staten Island is to train which takes 4h 45m and costs $60 - $150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $65 - $130 and takes 6h 48m.
What companies run services between Washington DC, USA and Staten Island, 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, you can take a vehicle from Washington DC to Marsh Av/Ring Rd via H St NW+Madison Pl NW, H St NE+Union Station Garage, Washington, New York, and West 42nd Street & 8th Avenue in around 6h 48m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Newark Liberty International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–390
Flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Laguardia Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- 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 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
- 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 Staten Island bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, arrive at New York station.
Washington DC to Staten Island train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, arrive at Newark Penn Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Washington DC to Staten Island is 212 miles. It takes approximately 3h 59m to drive from Washington DC to Staten Island.
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