There are 7 ways to get from Washington to Empire State Building by plane, train (Amtrak), bus, car, 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.
Fly to Laguardia Airport
best- Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Laguardia Airport (LGA)plane DCA - LGA
1h 52m$99–657Drive 227.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Washington to Empire State Buildingcar 227.1 mi
4h 15m$41–58Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Washington Union Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain Acela
3h 11m$120–190Bus
- Take the bus from Arlington, VA to Penn Station 7th Ave. Corner of W 30th Streetbus Lorton
4h 49m$50–95Fly 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$937–1,143Fly to Newark Liberty International Airport
- Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)plane DCA - EWR
2h 31m$938–1,348Bus via Washington Union Station (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to New York Midtownbus FlixBus 2601 / ...
4h 57m$45–70
Washington to Empire State Building by train and foot (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Washington to Empire State Building is to drive which costs $40 - $60 and takes 4h 15m.
The fastest way to get from Washington to Empire State Building is to fly which takes 1h 52m and costs $95 - $700.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Arlington, VA and arriving at Penn Station 7th Ave. Corner of W 30th Street station. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 40m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Washington Union Station station and arriving at Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station station. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h.
The distance between Washington and Empire State Building is 225 miles. The road distance is 228.5 miles.
The best way to get from Washington to Empire State Building without a car is to train which takes 3h 11m and costs $120 - $190.
It takes approximately 1h 52m to get from Washington to Empire State Building, including transfers.
Washington to Empire State Building bus services, operated by Vamoose Bus, depart from Arlington, VA station.
Washington to Empire State Building train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, depart from Washington Union Station.
The best way to get from Washington to Empire State Building is to fly which takes 1h 52m and costs $95 - $700. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $120 - $190 and takes 3h 11m, you could also bus, which costs $50 - $95 and takes 4h 49m.
What companies run services between Washington, DC, USA and Empire State Building, NY, USA?
American Airlines and Delta fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Laguardia Airport (LGA) hourly. 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 Laguardia Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- 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 17m
- 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 37m
- 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
- +1 212-695-6766
- Website
- Vamoose Bus
Bus from Arlington, VA to Penn Station 7th Ave. Corner of W 30th Street
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $50–95
- Website
- Vamoose Bus
- Adult One-way
- $50–95
- 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
- $45–70
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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Booking & Getting There
Washington to Empire State Building bus services, operated by Vamoose Bus, arrive at Penn Station 7th Ave. Corner of W 30th Street.
Washington to Empire State Building train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, arrive at Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Washington to Empire State Building is 228 miles. It takes approximately 4h 15m to drive from Washington to Empire State Building.
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