There are 7 ways to get from Washington to Financial District by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, plane, subway, or bus
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 Newark Penn Stationtrain Acela
3h 13m$121–184Bus (Flixbus)
cheapest- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to New York City Chinatownbus FlixBus N2471 / ...
4h 40m$40–65Drive 225.2 mi
- Drive from Washington to Financial Districtcar 225.2 mi
4h 15m$42–60Fly to Laguardia Airport, subway
- Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Laguardia Airport (LGA)plane DCA - LGA
- Take the subway from Jackson Hts-Roosevelt Av to World Trade Centersubway
2h 3m$99–673Bus via 42 St-Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Take the bus from Washington to New Yorkbus Ppb 8709 / ...
4h 41m$58–98Fly to John F. Kennedy International Airport, subway
- Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)plane DCA - JFK
- Take the subway from Howard Beach-JFK Airport to Fulton Stsubway
2h 11m$935–1,254Fly to Newark Liberty International Airport
- Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)plane DCA - EWR
2h 28m$921–1,329
Washington to Financial District by train (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Washington to Financial District is to drive which costs $40 - $60 and takes 4h 15m.
The fastest way to get from Washington to Financial District is to fly and subway which takes 2h 3m and costs $95 - $700.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Washington Union Station station and arriving at New York City Chinatown. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 40m.
No, there is no direct train from Washington station to Financial District. However, there are services departing from Washington Union Station and arriving at World Trade Center via Newark Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 13m.
The distance between Washington and Financial District is 223 miles. The road distance is 226.5 miles.
The best way to get from Washington to Financial District without a car is to train which takes 3h 13m and costs $120 - $190.
It takes approximately 3h 13m to get from Washington to Financial District, including transfers.
Washington to Financial District bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Washington Union Station.
Washington to Financial District train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, depart from Washington Union Station.
The best way to get from Washington to Financial District is to train which takes 3h 13m and costs $120 - $190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $40 - $65 and takes 4h 40m, you could also fly, which costs $900 - $1,400 and takes 2h 28m.
What companies run services between Washington, DC, USA and Financial District, NY, USA?
Amtrak Acela operates a train from Washington Union Station to Newark Penn Station every 2 hours. Tickets cost $45–700 and the journey takes 2h 42m. Amtrak also services this route hourly. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from Washington Union Station to New York City Chinatown every 4 hours. Tickets cost $40–65 and the journey takes 4h 40m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Laguardia Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- 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 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 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
- $110–180
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- 877-690-5116
- Website
- MTA Homepage
Subway from Jackson Hts-Roosevelt Av to World Trade Center
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Schedules at
- MTA Schedules
- Website
- MTA Homepage
- Website
- MTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $3
Subway from Howard Beach-JFK Airport to Fulton St
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Schedules at
- MTA Schedules
- Website
- MTA Homepage
- Website
- MTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $3
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Washington Union Station to New York City Chinatown
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $40–65
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- 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 Financial District bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at New York City Chinatown station.
Washington to Financial District train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, arrive at Newark Penn Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Washington to Financial District is 227 miles. It takes approximately 4h 15m to drive from Washington to Financial District.
Book your Washington to Financial District bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.
There are 3889+ hotels available in Financial District.