There are 7 ways to get from Washington to Lower East Side by plane, subway, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to Laguardia Airport, subway
best- Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Laguardia Airport (LGA)plane DCA - LGA
- Take the subway from Jackson Hts-Roosevelt Av to Delancey St-Essex Stsubway
1h 59m$99–673Bus (Flixbus)
cheapest- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to New York City Chinatownbus FlixBus N2471 / ...
4h 40m$40–65Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Washington Union Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain Acela
3h 23m$126–191Drive 225.3 mi
- Drive from Washington to Lower East Sidecar 225.3 mi
4h 15m$42–60Fly to John F. Kennedy International Airport, subway
- Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)plane DCA - JFK
- Take the subway from Sutphin Blvd-Archer Av-JFK Airport to Delancey St-Essex Stsubway
2h 17m$935–1,254Fly to Newark Liberty International Airport
- Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)plane DCA - EWR
2h 35m$940–1,351Bus via 47-50 Sts-Rockefeller Ctr
- Take the bus from Washington to New Yorkbus Ppb 8709 / ...
4h 55m$58–98
Washington to Lower East Side by train, foot, and subway (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Washington to Lower East Side is to drive which costs $40 - $60 and takes 4h 15m.
The fastest way to get from Washington to Lower East Side is to fly and subway which takes 1h 59m and costs $95 - $700.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Washington Union Station station and arriving at New York City Chinatown. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 40m.
No, there is no direct train from Washington station to Lower East Side. However, there are services departing from Washington Union Station and arriving at Delancey St-Essex St via 34 St-Herald Sq. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 23m.
The distance between Washington and Lower East Side is 228 miles. The road distance is 226.6 miles.
The best way to get from Washington to Lower East Side without a car is to train which takes 3h 23m and costs $120 - $200.
It takes approximately 1h 59m to get from Washington to Lower East Side, including transfers.
Washington to Lower East Side bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Washington Union Station.
Washington to Lower East Side train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, depart from Washington Union Station.
The best way to get from Washington to Lower East Side is to train which takes 3h 23m and costs $120 - $200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $40 - $65 and takes 4h 40m, you could also fly, which costs $900 - $1,400 and takes 2h 35m.
What companies run services between Washington, DC, USA and Lower East Side, 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, Flixbus USA operates a bus from Washington Union Station to New York City Chinatown every 4 hours. Tickets cost $40–65 and the journey takes 4h 40m.
- 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
- Phone
- 877-690-5116
- Website
- MTA Homepage
Subway from Jackson Hts-Roosevelt Av to Delancey St-Essex St
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- Every 5 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Schedules at
- MTA Schedules
- Website
- MTA Homepage
- Website
- MTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $3
Subway from Sutphin Blvd-Archer Av-JFK Airport to Delancey St-Essex St
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Schedules at
- MTA Schedules
- Website
- MTA Homepage
- Website
- MTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $3
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 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Washington Union Station to New York City Chinatown
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $40–65
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- 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
Washington to Lower East Side bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at New York City Chinatown station.
Washington to Lower East Side train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, arrive at Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Washington to Lower East Side is 227 miles. It takes approximately 4h 15m to drive from Washington to Lower East Side.
Book your Washington to Lower East Side bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.
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