There are 7 ways to get from Washington to Battery Park by train (Amtrak), bus, car, plane, subway, or bus (Flixbus)
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 23m$126–191Drive 225.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Washington to Battery Parkcar 225.6 mi
4h 16m$42–60Bus via New York
- Take the bus from Washington to New Yorkbus Ppb 8709 / ...
4h 56m$58–98Fly 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 Whitehall St-South Ferrysubway
2h 22m$99–673Bus (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to New York City Chinatownbus FlixBus N2471 / ...
5h 8m$47–72Fly to John F. Kennedy International Airport
- Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)plane DCA - JFK
2h 10m$940–1,263Fly to Newark Liberty International Airport
- Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)plane DCA - EWR
2h 42m$921–1,329
Washington to Battery Park by train, subway, and foot (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Washington to Battery Park is to drive which costs $40 - $60 and takes 4h 16m.
The fastest way to get from Washington to Battery Park is to fly which takes 2h 10m and costs $900 - $1,300.
No, there is no direct bus from Washington to Battery Park. However, there are services departing from Washington and arriving at New York via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 56m.
No, there is no direct train from Washington station to Battery Park. However, there are services departing from Washington Union Station and arriving at South Ferry via 34 St-Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 23m.
The distance between Washington and Battery Park is 228 miles. The road distance is 227 miles.
The best way to get from Washington to Battery Park without a car is to train which takes 3h 23m and costs $120 - $200.
It takes approximately 3h 23m to get from Washington to Battery Park, including transfers.
Washington to Battery Park bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, depart from Washington station.
Washington to Battery Park train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, depart from Washington Union Station.
The best way to get from Washington to Battery Park is to train which takes 3h 23m and costs $120 - $200. Alternatively, you can bus via New York, which costs $55 - $100 and takes 4h 56m, you could also fly, which costs $900 - $1,300 and takes 2h 10m.
What companies run services between Washington, DC, USA and Battery Park, 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 $55–95 and the journey takes 4h 25m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Laguardia Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–700
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–370
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Laguardia Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–700
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–370
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Newark Liberty International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–400
- Website
- jetblue.com
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–370
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
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
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
- 4h 7m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $120–190
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- 877-690-5116
- Website
- MTA Homepage
Subway from Jackson Hts-Roosevelt Av to Whitehall St-South Ferry
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Schedules at
- MTA Schedules
- Website
- MTA Homepage
- Website
- MTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $3
- Phone
- 1-800-343-9999
- Website
- Peter Pan
Bus from Washington to New York
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $55–95
- Website
- Peter Pan
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Washington Union Station to New York City Chinatown
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $40–65
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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Booking & Getting There
Washington to Battery Park bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, arrive at New York station.
Washington to Battery Park train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, arrive at Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Washington to Battery Park is 227 miles. It takes approximately 4h 16m to drive from Washington to Battery Park.
There are 3885+ hotels available in Battery Park.