There are 9 ways to get from Washington to Cortland by plane, bus, train, car, subway, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), or bus (Greyhound)
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Fly Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Syracuse Hancock International Airport, bus
best- Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Syracuse Hancock International Airport (SYR)plane DCA - SYR
- Take the bus from Syracuse to Cortlandbus
4h 14m$157–971Subway to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly to Ithaca Tompkins Regional Airport
cheapest- Take the subway from Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platformsubway
- Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Ithaca Tompkins Regional Airport (ITH)plane IAD - ITH
6h 57m$50–313Train, bus
- Take the train from Washington Union Station to Newark Penn Stationtrain Acela
- Take the bus from Newark to Cortlandbus Adt N810
7h 42m$98–270Drive 331.3 mi
- Drive from Washington to Cortlandcar 331.3 mi
6h 18m$61–88Fly Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Rochester, train, bus
- Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Rochester (ROC)plane DCA - ROC
- Take the train from Rochester to Syracuse Regional Transportation Centertrain
- Take the bus from Syracuse to Cortlandbus
5h 23m$180–1,054Subway to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly to Syracuse Hancock International Airport, bus
- Take the subway from Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platformsubway
- Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Syracuse Hancock International Airport (SYR)plane IAD - SYR
- Take the bus from Syracuse to Cortlandbus
6h 1m$95–641Bus via Newark
- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Newark Penn Stationbus Greyhound US0670 / ...
- Take the bus from Newark to Cortlandbus Adt N810
9h$63–192Bus
- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Binghamtonbus FlixBus 2682
- Take the bus from Binghamton to Cortlandbus Adt N810 / ...
10h 10m$80–132Bus via Harrisburg
- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Harrisburg Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Harrisburg, Pa to Scranton, Pabus 770
- Take the bus from Scranton Bus Station to Cortlandbus
10h 25m$56–136
Washington to Cortland by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Washington to Cortland is to drive which costs $60 - $90 and takes 6h 18m.
The fastest way to get from Washington to Cortland is to fly and bus which takes 4h 14m and costs $150 - $1,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Washington station to Cortland. However, there are services departing from Washington Union Station and arriving at Cortland via Newark. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h.
The distance between Washington and Cortland is 342 miles. The road distance is 333.2 miles.
The best way to get from Washington to Cortland without a car is to train and bus which takes 7h 42m and costs $95 - $270.
It takes approximately 4h 14m to get from Washington to Cortland, including transfers.
Washington to Cortland bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Washington Union Station.
Washington to Cortland bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Newark Penn Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Washington to Cortland is 333 miles. It takes approximately 6h 18m to drive from Washington to Cortland.
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What companies run services between Washington, DC, USA and Cortland, NY, USA?
You can take a bus from Washington Union Station to Cortland via Newark in around 9h.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Syracuse Hancock International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–600
Flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Ithaca Tompkins Regional Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–300
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Syracuse Hancock International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–950
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Rochester
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–850
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
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Washington Union Station to Newark Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 42m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $65–140
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Rochester to Syracuse Regional Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $25–55
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 888 842-7245
- Website
- VIA Rail
Train from Rochester to Syracuse Regional Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $21–170
- Website
- VIA Rail
- Escape
- $21–75
- Business
- $50–160
- Business Plus
- $65–170
- Economy
- $24–80
- Economy Plus
- $26–90
Subway from Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $2–3
Subway from Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $2–3
- Phone
- +1 800-858-8555
- Website
- Trailways
Bus from Syracuse to Cortland
- Saver
- $14–21
- Flexible
- $20–35
Bus from Newark to Cortland
- Saver
- $30–120
- Flexible
- $60–130
Bus from Syracuse to Cortland
- Saver
- $14–21
- Flexible
- $20–35
Bus from Syracuse to Cortland
- Saver
- $14–21
- Flexible
- $20–35
Bus from Newark to Cortland
- Saver
- $30–120
- Flexible
- $60–130
Bus from Binghamton to Cortland
- Saver
- $15–23
- Flexible
- $23–35
Bus from Harrisburg, Pa to Scranton, Pa
- Saver
- $24–75
- Flexible
- $45–75
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Syracuse to Cortland
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $5–11
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Syracuse to Cortland
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $5–11
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Syracuse to Cortland
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $5–11
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Washington Union Station to Newark Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $30–65
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Binghamton to Cortland
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $6–12
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Washington Union Station to Harrisburg Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $17–35
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Scranton Bus Station to Cortland
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $15–29
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Washington Union Station to Newark Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $30–60
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Washington Union Station to Binghamton
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $70–120
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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