There are 7 ways to get from Washington to Franklin Square by train (Amtrak), bus, car, plane, bus (Flixbus), or train
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Washington Union Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain Acela
4h 10m$129–202Drive 240.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Washington to Franklin Squarecar 240.2 mi
4h 42m$44–64Bus
- Take the bus from Washington to New Yorkbus Ppb 8709 / ...
6h 7m$61–101Fly to Laguardia Airport, bus
- 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 43m$102–676Bus via Jamaica (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to New York Midtownbus FlixBus 2601 / ...
6h 15m$55–86Fly 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 42m$939–1,261Fly 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
- Take the train from New York Penn Station to Jamaicatrain
- Take the train from Jamaica to Stewart Manortrain
3h 55m$946–1,365
Washington to Franklin Square by train (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
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 42m and costs $900 - $1,300.
No, there is no direct bus from Washington to Franklin Square. However, there are services departing from Washington and arriving at Franklin Av / Hempstead via 178 St / Hillside. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 7m.
No, there is no direct train from Washington station to Franklin Square. However, there are services departing from Washington Union Station and arriving at Stewart Manor via New York Penn Station and Jamaica. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 10m.
The distance between Washington and Franklin Square is 243 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 10m and costs $120 - $210.
It takes approximately 4h 10m to get from Washington to Franklin Square, including transfers.
Washington to Franklin Square bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, depart from Washington 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 10m and costs $120 - $210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $60 - $110 and takes 6h 7m, you could also fly, which costs $900 - $1,300 and takes 2h 42m.
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 Washington to New York hourly. Tickets cost $55–95 and the journey takes 4h 25m.
- 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 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
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
Train from Newark Airport Railroad Station to New York Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 26 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $16–20
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adult Airport
- $16–20
- Phone
- +1-718-217-5477
- Website
- Long Island Rail Road
Train from New York Penn Station to Jamaica
- Ave. Duration
- 21 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $5–10
- Website
- Long Island Rail Road
- Schedules at
- Long Island Rail Road Schedules
- Off-Peak
- $5–8
- Peak
- $6–10
Train from Jamaica to Stewart Manor
- Ave. Duration
- 18 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–4
- Website
- Long Island Rail Road
- Schedules at
- Long Island Rail Road Schedules
- Off-Peak
- $1–2
- Peak
- $3–4
- 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
- Phone
- +1 516-336-6600
- Website
- Nassau Inter-County Express
Bus from 178 St / Hillside to Franklin Av / Hempstead
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- Nassau Inter-County Express
- Schedules at
- Nassau Inter-County Express Maps and Schedules
- Regular Fare
- $3
- 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
- $40–65
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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Booking & Getting There
Washington to Franklin Square bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, arrive at New York 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 414+ hotels available in Franklin Square.