There are 5 ways to get from Washington to Essex Junction by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, 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.
Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
best- Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Burlington International Airport (BTV)plane DCA - BTV
1h 55m$120–674Subway to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly
cheapest- 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 Burlington International Airport (BTV)plane IAD - BTV
3h 33m$81–455Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Washington Union Station to Essex Junction-Burlington Amtrak Stationtrain Vermonter
12h 10m$310–490Bus
- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus
- Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Albany Bus Terminal, NYbus
- Take the bus from Greyhound \ Trailways Terminal to Downtown Transit Center Burlingtonbus 7
15h 8m$107–215Drive 502.3 mi
- Drive from Washington to Essex Junctioncar 502.3 mi
10h 10m$92–133
Washington to Essex Junction by train (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Washington to Essex Junction is to drive which costs $90 - $140 and takes 10h 10m.
The fastest way to get from Washington to Essex Junction is to fly which takes 1h 55m and costs $120 - $700.
No, there is no direct bus from Washington station to Essex Junction. However, there are services departing from Washington Union Station and arriving at Amtrak via Port Authority Bus Terminal, Greyhound \ Trailways Terminal and Downtown Transit Center - B, D, F, H, J. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 8m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Washington Union Station station and arriving at Essex Junction-Burlington Amtrak Station station. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 12h 10m.
The distance between Washington and Essex Junction is 444 miles. The road distance is 505.3 miles.
The best way to get from Washington to Essex Junction without a car is to train which takes 12h 10m and costs $310 - $490.
It takes approximately 1h 55m to get from Washington to Essex Junction, including transfers.
Washington to Essex Junction bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Washington Union Station.
Washington to Essex Junction train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Washington Union Station.
The best way to get from Washington to Essex Junction is to fly which takes 1h 55m and costs $120 - $700. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $310 - $490 and takes 12h 10m, you could also bus, which costs $100 - $220 and takes 15h 8m.
What companies run services between Washington, DC, USA and Essex Junction, VT, USA?
American Airlines, Delta, and United Airlines fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Burlington International Airport (BTV) 5 times a day. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Washington Union Station to Essex Junction-Burlington Amtrak Station once daily. Tickets cost $310–490 and the journey takes 12h 10m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Burlington International Airport via Newark
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 8m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $110–700
Flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Burlington International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–440
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Burlington International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 46m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–700
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Burlington International Airport via New York La Guardia
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $110–700
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Washington Union Station to Essex Junction-Burlington Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $310–490
- Website
- Amtrak
Subway from McPherson Square, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $2–3
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Washington Union Station to Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $45–75
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Albany Bus Terminal, NY
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $29–45
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 800-858-8555
- Website
- Trailways
Bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Albany Bus Terminal, NY
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $29–100
- Website
- Trailways
- Schedules at
- Trailways
- Saver
- $29–95
- Flexible
- $55–100
- Phone
- +1 844- 888-7267
- [email protected]
- Website
- Vermont Translines
Bus from Greyhound \ Trailways Terminal to Downtown Transit Center Burlington
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 57m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $29–40
- Website
- Vermont Translines
- Book at
- Vermont Translines
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Booking & Getting There
Washington to Essex Junction bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Port Authority Bus Terminal station.
Washington to Essex Junction train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Essex Junction-Burlington Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Washington to Essex Junction is 505 miles. It takes approximately 10h 10m to drive from Washington to Essex Junction.
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