There are 8 ways to get from Washington to Elmont by plane, train (Amtrak), bus, car, train, subway, or bus (Flixbus)
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Fly Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport
best- Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)plane DCA - JFK
2h 47m$938–1,261Drive 237.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Washington to Elmontcar 237.9 mi
4h 38m$44–63Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Washington Union Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain Acela
4h 53m$132–204Bus via 42 St-Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Take the bus from Washington to New Yorkbus Ppb 8709 / ...
5h 39m$70–117Fly Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Laguardia Airport, train, bus
- Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Laguardia Airport (LGA)plane DCA - LGA
- Take the train from Woodside to Valley Streamtrain
- Take the bus from Valley Stream Sta to Elmont Rd + Beth David Cemetary#300bus
3h 21m$104–683Fly 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 New York Penn Station to Valley Streamtrain
4h 8m$946–1,364Subway to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly to John F. Kennedy 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 John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)plane IAD - JFK
4h 49m$1,097–1,152Bus (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to New York Midtownbus FlixBus 2601 / ...
5h 55m$61–94
Washington to Elmont by train and bus (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Washington to Elmont is to drive which costs $40 - $65 and takes 4h 38m.
The fastest way to get from Washington to Elmont is to fly which takes 2h 47m and costs $900 - $1,300.
No, there is no direct bus from Washington to Elmont. However, there are services departing from Washington and arriving at 227 St/113 Dr via Jamaica Center/Bay E. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 39m.
No, there is no direct train from Washington station to Elmont. However, there are services departing from Washington Union Station and arriving at Valley Stream via New York Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 53m.
The distance between Washington and Elmont is 230 miles. The road distance is 239.3 miles.
The best way to get from Washington to Elmont without a car is to train which takes 4h 53m and costs $130 - $210.
It takes approximately 2h 47m to get from Washington to Elmont, including transfers.
Washington to Elmont bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, depart from Washington station.
Washington to Elmont train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, depart from Washington Union Station.
The best way to get from Washington to Elmont is to fly which takes 2h 47m and costs $900 - $1,300. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $130 - $210 and takes 4h 53m, you could also bus via 42 St-Port Authority Bus Terminal, which costs $70 - $120 and takes 5h 39m.
What companies run services between Washington, DC, USA and Elmont, NY, USA?
American Airlines, JetBlue Airways, and Delta fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) every 4 hours. Alternatively, 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.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–370
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Laguardia Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–700
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–370
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Laguardia Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–700
Flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–250
- 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
- +1-718-217-5477
- Website
- Long Island Rail Road
Train from Woodside to Valley Stream
- Ave. Duration
- 24 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5–10
- Website
- Long Island Rail Road
- Schedules at
- Long Island Rail Road Schedules
- Off-Peak
- $5–8
- Peak
- $6–10
Train from New York Penn Station to Valley Stream
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $6–13
- Website
- Long Island Rail Road
- Schedules at
- Long Island Rail Road Schedules
- Off-Peak
- $6–10
- Peak
- $8–13
Subway from McPherson Square, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 48 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
- 1-800-343-9999
- Website
- Peter Pan
Bus from Washington to New York
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $55–95
- Website
- Peter Pan
- Phone
- +1 516-336-6600
- Website
- Nassau Inter-County Express
Bus from Valley Stream Sta to Elmont Rd + Beth David Cemetary#300
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- Nassau Inter-County Express
- Schedules at
- Nassau Inter-County Express Maps and Schedules
- Regular Fare
- $3
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Washington Union Station to New York Midtown
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $40–65
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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Booking & Getting There
Washington to Elmont bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, arrive at New York station.
Washington to Elmont train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, arrive at Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Washington to Elmont is 239 miles. It takes approximately 4h 38m to drive from Washington to Elmont.
There are 2489+ hotels available in Elmont.