There are 7 ways to get from Washington to Howard Beach–JFK Airport Station by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, bus, subway, or bus (Flixbus)
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Fly to John F. Kennedy International Airport
best- Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)plane DCA - JFK
1h 23m$918–1,736Drive 230.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Washington to Howard Beach–JFK Airport Stationcar 230.9 mi
4h 30m$43–61Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Washington Union Station to Newark Penn Stationtrain Acela
4h 2m$72–144Bus
- Take the bus from Union Station to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus Washington
5h 21m$44–81Fly to Laguardia Airport, bus
- Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Laguardia Airport (LGA)plane DCA - LGA
- Take the bus from Broadway/75 St to Cross Bay Blvd/157 Avbus
2h 34m$100–672Fly to Newark Liberty International Airport, subway
- Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)plane DCA - EWR
- Take the subway from Fulton St to Howard Beach-JFK Airportsubway
3h 5m$906–1,648Bus via W 34 St/5 Av (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to New York Midtownbus FlixBus 2601 / ...
6h 55m$45–76
Washington to Howard Beach–JFK Airport Station by train, foot, and subway (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Washington to Howard Beach–JFK Airport Station is to bus which costs $40 - $85 and takes 5h 21m.
The fastest way to get from Washington to Howard Beach–JFK Airport Station is to fly which takes 1h 23m and costs $900 - $1,800.
No, there is no direct bus from Washington station to Howard Beach–JFK Airport Station. However, there are services departing from Union Station and arriving at Port Authority Bus Terminal via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 21m.
No, there is no direct train from Washington station to Howard Beach–JFK Airport Station. However, there are services departing from Washington Union Station and arriving at Howard Beach-JFK Airport via Newark Penn Station and Fulton St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 2m.
The distance between Washington and Howard Beach–JFK Airport Station is 218 miles. The road distance is 232.2 miles.
The best way to get from Washington to Howard Beach–JFK Airport Station without a car is to train which takes 4h 2m and costs $70 - $150.
It takes approximately 1h 23m to get from Washington to Howard Beach–JFK Airport Station, including transfers.
Washington to Howard Beach–JFK Airport Station bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, depart from Union Station.
Washington to Howard Beach–JFK Airport Station train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, depart from Washington Union Station.
The best way to get from Washington to Howard Beach–JFK Airport Station is to fly which takes 1h 23m and costs $900 - $1,800. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $70 - $150 and takes 4h 2m, you could also bus, which costs $40 - $85 and takes 5h 21m.
What companies run services between Washington, DC, USA and Howard Beach–JFK Airport Station, NY, USA?
American Airlines, JetBlue Airways, and Delta fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) every 4 hours. Alternatively, 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.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–400
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Laguardia Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–700
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–400
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Laguardia Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–700
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Newark Liberty International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- 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 9m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–400
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
- $65–140
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- 877-690-5116
- Website
- MTA Homepage
Subway from Fulton St to Howard Beach-JFK Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Schedules at
- MTA Schedules
- Website
- MTA Homepage
- Website
- MTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $3
- Phone
- 1-800-343-9999
- Website
- Peter Pan
Bus from Union Station to Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $45–140
- Website
- Peter Pan
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Union Station to Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $40–80
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- 877-690-5116
- Website
- MTA
Bus from Broadway/75 St to Cross Bay Blvd/157 Av
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3–8
- Website
- MTA
- Schedules at
- MTA scheduled
- Website
- MTA: World Cup 2026
- Standard Fare
- $3–8
- 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
- $40–70
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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More Questions & Answers
Washington to Howard Beach–JFK Airport Station bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, arrive at Port Authority Bus Terminal station.
Washington to Howard Beach–JFK Airport Station train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, arrive at Newark Penn Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Washington to Howard Beach–JFK Airport Station is 232 miles. It takes approximately 4h 30m to drive from Washington to Howard Beach–JFK Airport Station.
There are 2823+ hotels available in Howard Beach–JFK Airport Station.