There are 9 ways to get from Washington DC to White Plains by train (Amtrak), bus, car, plane, train, bus (Flixbus), subway, or shuttle
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Washington Union Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain Acela
4h 54m$69–150Bus (Flixbus)
cheapest- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to White Plains Stationbus FlixBus 2605
7h 8m$41–86Bus via New York
- Take the bus from Washington to New Yorkbus Ppb 8709 / ...
6h 36m$74–145Drive 248.4 mi
- Drive from Washington DC to White Plainscar 248.4 mi
4h 46m$46–66Fly Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Laguardia Airport, train
- Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Laguardia Airport (LGA)plane DCA - LGA
- Take the train from 125th Street - Harlem to White Plainstrain
4h 13m$104–726Fly 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 Grand Central Terminal to White Plainstrain
4h 22m$926–1,637Subway to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly to Laguardia Airport, train
- 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 train from 125th Street - Harlem to White Plainstrain
4h 50m$73–445Fly Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Westchester County Airport
- Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Westchester County Airport (HPN)plane DCA - HPN
4h 28m$91–607Fly Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Newark Liberty International Airport, shuttle, train
- Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)plane DCA - EWR
- Take a shuttle bus from Newark Airport Terminal B to Grand Central
- Take the train from Grand Central Terminal to White Plainstrain
5h 12m$956–1,669
Washington DC to White Plains by foot, subway, and train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Washington DC to White Plains is to bus which costs $40 - $90 and takes 7h 8m.
The fastest way to get from Washington DC to White Plains is to fly and train which takes 4h 13m and costs $100 - $750.
No, there is no direct bus from Washington DC to White Plains. However, there are services departing from H St NW+Madison Pl NW and arriving at E 42 St/Madison Av via Washington and West 42nd Street & 8th Avenue. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 36m.
No, there is no direct train from Washington DC to White Plains. However, there are services departing from Metro Center, Red Line Track 1 Platform and arriving at White Plains via Washington Union Station, 42 St-Times Square and Grand Central Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 54m.
The distance between Washington DC and White Plains is 250 miles. The road distance is 249.8 miles.
The best way to get from Washington DC to White Plains without a car is to train which takes 4h 54m and costs $65 - $150.
It takes approximately 4h 54m to get from Washington DC to White Plains, including transfers.
Washington DC to White Plains bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, depart from Washington station.
Washington DC to White Plains train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, depart from Washington Union Station.
The best way to get from Washington DC to White Plains is to train which takes 4h 54m and costs $65 - $150. Alternatively, you can bus via New York, which costs $70 - $150 and takes 6h 36m, you could also fly, which costs $90 - $650 and takes 4h 28m.
What companies run services between Washington DC, USA and White Plains, 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
- aa.com
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Laguardia Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–700
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–390
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Westchester County Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–600
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
- $60–120
- Website
- Peter Pan
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More Questions & Answers
Washington DC to White Plains bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, arrive at New York station.
Washington DC to White Plains train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, arrive at Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Washington DC to White Plains is 250 miles. It takes approximately 4h 46m to drive from Washington DC to White Plains.
There are 297+ hotels available in White Plains.