There are 8 ways to get from Washington to Empire State Building by train (Amtrak), bus, car, plane, train, or subway
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 11m$55–140Drive 227.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Washington to Empire State Buildingcar 227.1 mi
4h 15m$42–60Bus
- Take the bus from Washington to New Yorkbus Ppb 8709 / ...
4h 38m$55–95Fly Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Laguardia Airport
- Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Laguardia Airport (LGA)plane DCA - LGA
2h$100–667Bus via Arlington, VA
- Take the bus from Arlington, VA to Penn Station 7th Ave. Corner of W 30th Streetbus
4h 49m$45–70Fly Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport 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 1m$937–1,746Fly 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 Newark Airport Railroad Station to New York Penn Stationtrain
2h 14m$919–1,664Subway to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly to Laguardia 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 Laguardia Airport (LGA)plane IAD - LGA
3h 49m$70–456
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 2h and costs $100 - $700.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Washington and arriving at New York. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 25m.
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 $55 - $140.
The train from Washington Union Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station takes 3h including transfers and departs every 30 minutes.
Washington to Empire State Building bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, depart from Washington 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 train which takes 3h 11m and costs $55 - $140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $55 - $95 and takes 4h 38m, you could also fly, which costs $100 - $700 and takes 2h.
What companies run services between Washington, DC, USA and Empire State Building, 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
- united.com
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Newark Liberty International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–400
Flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Laguardia Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–450
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
- $55–95
- Website
- Peter Pan
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Booking & Getting There
Washington to Empire State Building bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, arrive at New York station.
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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