There are 5 ways to get from Washington to Lamont–Doherty Earth Observatory by plane, train, bus, car, or bus (Greyhound)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Westchester County Airport (HPN)plane DCA - HPN
1h 59m$143–666Drive 241.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Washington to Lamont–Doherty Earth Observatorycar 241.3 mi
4h 33m$44–64Train, bus
- Take the train from Washington Union Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain Acela
- Take the bus from GW Bridge Terminal to Rte 9W & Oak Tree Rdbus Rockland Coaches
5h 26m$139–221Bus via Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Take the bus from Washington to New Yorkbus Ppb 8709 / ...
- Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Rte 9W & Oak Tree Rdbus Rockland Coaches
6h 37m$65–118Bus
- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to New Yorkbus Greyhound US0235
- Take the bus from GW Bridge Terminal to Rte 9W & Oak Tree Rdbus Rockland Coaches
7h 11m$54–90
Washington to Lamont–Doherty Earth Observatory by train, subway, bus, and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Washington to Lamont–Doherty Earth Observatory is to drive which costs $40 - $65 and takes 4h 33m.
The fastest way to get from Washington to Lamont–Doherty Earth Observatory is to fly which takes 1h 59m and costs $140 - $700.
No, there is no direct bus from Washington to Lamont–Doherty Earth Observatory. However, there are services departing from Washington and arriving at Rte 9W & Oak Tree Rd via Port Authority Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 37m.
The distance between Washington and Lamont–Doherty Earth Observatory is 257 miles. The road distance is 242.7 miles.
The best way to get from Washington to Lamont–Doherty Earth Observatory without a car is to train and bus which takes 5h 26m and costs $130 - $230.
It takes approximately 1h 59m to get from Washington to Lamont–Doherty Earth Observatory, including transfers.
Washington to Lamont–Doherty Earth Observatory bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, depart from Washington station.
The best way to get from Washington to Lamont–Doherty Earth Observatory is to fly which takes 1h 59m and costs $140 - $700. Alternatively, you can bus via Port Authority Bus Terminal, which costs $65 - $120 and takes 6h 37m.
Washington to Lamont–Doherty Earth Observatory bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, arrive at New York station.
Yes, the driving distance between Washington to Lamont–Doherty Earth Observatory is 243 miles. It takes approximately 4h 33m to drive from Washington to Lamont–Doherty Earth Observatory.
What companies run services between Washington, DC, USA and Lamont–Doherty Earth Observatory, NY, USA?
American Airlines and JetBlue Airways fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Westchester County Airport (HPN) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Washington to Lamont–Doherty Earth Observatory via New York, Port Authority Bus Terminal, and Rte 9W & Oak Tree Rd in around 6h 37m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Westchester County Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–600
- Website
- jetblue.com
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Westchester County Airport via Nantucket
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–750
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 (866) 912 - 6224
- [email protected]
- Website
- Rockland Coaches
Bus from GW Bridge Terminal to Rte 9W & Oak Tree Rd
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $10–21
- Schedules at
- Rockland Coaches
- Adult
- $10–21
Bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Rte 9W & Oak Tree Rd
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $10–23
- Schedules at
- Rockland Coaches
- Adult
- $10–23
Bus from GW Bridge Terminal to Rte 9W & Oak Tree Rd
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $10–21
- Schedules at
- Rockland Coaches
- Adult
- $10–21
- 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
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Washington Union Station to New York
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–70
- Website
- Greyhound
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