There are 8 ways to get from Washington to Franklin Square by plane, bus, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, train, subway, or bus (Flixbus)
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Fly Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Laguardia Airport, bus
best- Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Laguardia Airport (LGA)plane DCA - LGA
- Take the bus from 178 St / Hillside to Franklin Av / Hempsteadbus
2h 49m$102–653Drive 240.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Washington to Franklin Squarecar 240.2 mi
4h 42m$44–64Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Washington Union Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain Acela
4h 43m$80–151Bus
- Take the bus from Union Station to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus Washington
6h 6m$49–86Fly 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 8m$922–2,513Fly 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 Lynbrooktrain
3h 53m$921–1,607Subway to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly to Laguardia Airport, bus
- Take the subway from Farragut West, 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
- Take the bus from 178 St / Hillside to Franklin Av / Hempsteadbus
4h 48m$63–399Bus via Jamaica (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to New York Midtownbus FlixBus 2601 / ...
6h 20m$54–91
Washington to Franklin Square by train, foot, subway, and bus (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Washington to Franklin Square is to drive which costs $40 - $65 and takes 4h 42m.
The fastest way to get from Washington to Franklin Square is to fly which takes 2h 8m and costs $900 - $2,600.
No, there is no direct bus from Washington station to Franklin Square. However, there are services departing from Union Station and arriving at Franklin Av / Hempstead via 178 St / Hillside. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 6m.
No, there is no direct train from Washington station to Franklin Square. However, there are services departing from Washington Union Station and arriving at Jamaica-179 St via 34 St-Herald Sq. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 43m.
The distance between Washington and Franklin Square is 233 miles. The road distance is 241.6 miles.
The best way to get from Washington to Franklin Square without a car is to train which takes 4h 43m and costs $75 - $160.
It takes approximately 2h 49m to get from Washington to Franklin Square, including transfers.
Washington to Franklin Square bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, depart from Union Station.
Washington to Franklin Square train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, depart from Washington Union Station.
The best way to get from Washington to Franklin Square is to train which takes 4h 43m and costs $75 - $160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $45 - $90 and takes 6h 6m, you could also fly, which costs $900 - $2,600 and takes 2h 8m.
What companies run services between Washington, DC, USA and Franklin Square, 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 Union Station to Port Authority Bus Terminal hourly. Tickets cost $45–150 and the journey takes 4h 25m. Greyhound USA also services this route every 2 hours.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Newark Liberty International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–380
Flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Laguardia Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–390
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Laguardia Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–650
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–380
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Laguardia Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–650
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–380
- Website
- jetblue.com
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–380
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Washington Union Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $50–750
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/acela-train
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Business Class
- $50–490
- First Class
- $200–750
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Washington Union Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 7m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $70–150
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1-718-217-5477
- Website
- mta.info
Train from New York Penn Station to Lynbrook
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $7–14
- Website
- https://www.mta.info/agency/long-island-rail-road
- Schedules at
- https://www.mta.info/agency/long-island-rail-road/timetables
- Off-Peak
- $7–10
- Peak
- $9–14
- Phone
- +1 202 466 3876
- Website
- wmata.com
Subway from Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- https://www.wmata.com
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $2–3
- Phone
- +1 516-336-6600
- Website
- nicebus.com
Bus from 178 St / Hillside to Franklin Av / Hempstead
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- https://www.nicebus.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.nicebus.com/Tools/Maps-and-Schedules
- Regular Fare
- $3
Bus from 178 St / Hillside to Franklin Av / Hempstead
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- https://www.nicebus.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.nicebus.com/Tools/Maps-and-Schedules
- Regular Fare
- $3
- Phone
- 1-800-343-9999
- Website
- peterpanbus.com
Bus from Union Station to Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $45–150
- Website
- https://peterpanbus.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Union Station to Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $40–80
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Washington Union Station to New York Midtown
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $40–70
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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More Questions & Answers
Washington to Franklin Square bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, arrive at Port Authority Bus Terminal station.
Washington to Franklin Square train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, arrive at Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Washington to Franklin Square is 242 miles. It takes approximately 4h 42m to drive from Washington to Franklin Square.
There are 419+ hotels available in Franklin Square.