There are 9 ways to get from Washington to Long Island by plane, train (Amtrak), bus, car, train, subway, or bus (Flixbus)
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Fly Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Laguardia Airport
best- Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Laguardia Airport (LGA)plane DCA - LGA
1h 13m$90–700Drive 223.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Washington to Brooklyncar 223.7 mi
4h 17m$41–59Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Washington Union Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain Acela
3h 24m$58–133Bus
- Take the bus from Washington to New Yorkbus Ppb 8709 / ...
4h 40m$58–98Fly 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
1h 12m$900–1,600Fly 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 Newark Airport Railroad Station to New York Penn Stationtrain
2h 27m$924–1,593Subway to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly to Laguardia Airport
- Take the subway from McPherson Square, 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
3h 2m$62–433Train to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, fly to Long Island Mac Arthur Airport
- Take the train from Washington Union Station to BWI Thurgood Marshalltrain
- Fly from Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI) to Long Island Mac Arthur Airport (ISP)plane BWI - ISP
2h 53m$52–925Bus via 3 Av/39 St (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Brooklynbus FlixBus 2609
5h 8m$45–71
Washington to Long Island by train and subway (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Washington to Long Island is to drive which costs $40 - $60 and takes 4h 17m.
The fastest way to get from Washington to Long Island is to fly which takes 1h 12m and costs $900 - $1,600.
No, there is no direct bus from Washington to Long Island. However, there are services departing from Washington and arriving at New York via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 40m.
No, there is no direct train from Washington station to Long Island. However, there are services departing from Washington Union Station and arriving at Atlantic Av-Barclays Ctr via 34 St-Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 24m.
The distance between Washington and Long Island is 216 miles. The road distance is 225 miles.
The best way to get from Washington to Long Island without a car is to train which takes 3h 24m and costs $55 - $140.
It takes approximately 1h 13m to fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Laguardia Airport (LGA), including transfers and time at the airport.
Washington to Long Island bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, depart from Washington station.
Washington to Long Island train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, depart from Washington Union Station.
The best way to get from Washington to Long Island is to fly which takes 1h 13m and costs $90 - $700. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $55 - $140 and takes 3h 24m, you could also bus, which costs $55 - $100 and takes 4h 40m.
What companies run services between Washington, DC, USA and Long Island, Suffolk County, NY, USA?
American Airlines and Delta fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Laguardia Airport (LGA) hourly. Alternatively, 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.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Newark Liberty International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–400
Flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Laguardia Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–430
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
Train from Washington Union Station to BWI Thurgood Marshall
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $6–550
- Schedules at
- Amtrak Acela
- Website
- Amtrak
- Business Class
- $6–440
- First Class
- $100–550
- 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
The quickest flight from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport Airport to Laguardia Airport Airport is the direct flight which takes 1h 13m.
Washington to Long Island bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, arrive at New York station.
Washington to Long Island train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, arrive at Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Washington to Long Island is 225 miles. It takes approximately 4h 17m to drive from Washington to Long Island.
Delta and American Airlines offer flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport Airport to Laguardia Airport Airport.
There are 95+ hotels available in Long Island.