What is the cheapest way to get from Washington to New York?

The cheapest way to get from Washington to New York is to bus via New York, NY - 127 E. Broadway which costs $24 - $55 and takes 6h 6m.

What is the fastest way to get from Washington to New York?

The fastest way to get from Washington to New York is to fly which takes 1h 46m and costs $900 - $1,600.

Is there a direct bus between Washington and New York?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Washington and arriving at New York. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 25m.

Is there a direct train between Washington and New York?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Washington Union Station station and arriving at Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station station. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h.

How far is it from Washington to New York?

The distance between Washington and New York is 224 miles. The road distance is 226.3 miles.

How do I travel from Washington to New York without a car?

The best way to get from Washington to New York without a car is to train which takes 3h and costs $60 - $140.

How long does it take to get from Washington to New York?

The train from Washington Union Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station takes 3h including transfers and departs every 30 minutes.

Where do I catch the Washington to New York bus from?

Washington to New York bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, depart from Washington station.

Where do I catch the Washington to New York train from?

Washington to New York train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, depart from Washington Union Station.

Train, bus or fly from Washington to New York?

The best way to get from Washington to New York is to train which takes 3h and costs $60 - $140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $35 - $90 and takes 4h 25m, you could also fly, which costs $900 - $1,600 and takes 1h 46m.

Where does the Washington to New York bus arrive?

Washington to New York bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, arrive at New York station.

Where does the Washington to New York train arrive?

Washington to New York train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, arrive at Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station.

Can I drive from Washington to New York?

Yes, the driving distance between Washington to New York is 226 miles. It takes approximately 4h 14m to drive from Washington to New York.

How do I get a train ticket from Washington to New York?

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best
1. Take the train from Washington Union Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain Acela
3h
$60–140
Bus via New York, NY - 127 E. Broadway
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Washington, DC - 2305 Pennsylvania Ave to New York, NY - 127 E. Broadwaybus Charlotte
6h 6m
$24–52
Bus
1. Take the bus from Washington to New Yorkbus Ppb 3613 / ...
4h 25m
$35–90
Drive 225 mi
1. Drive from Washington to New Yorkcar 225 mi
4h 14m
$42–60
Fly Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Laguardia Airport, subway
1. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Laguardia Airport (LGA)plane DCA - LGA
2. Take the subway from Jackson Hts-Roosevelt Av to W 4 St-Wash Sqsubway
1h 59m
$97–652
Fly Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport
1. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)plane DCA - JFK
1h 46m
$937–1,553
Fly Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Newark Liberty International Airport, train
1. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)plane DCA - EWR
2. Take the train from Newark Airport Railroad Station to New York Penn Stationtrain
2h 2m
$921–1,590
Subway to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly to Newark Liberty International Airport
1. Take the subway from Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platformsubway
2. Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)plane IAD - EWR
3h 47m
$573–1,531
Subway to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly to Laguardia Airport
1. Take the subway from Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platformsubway
2. Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Laguardia Airport (LGA)plane IAD - LGA
3h 58m
$65–416

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What companies run services between Washington, DC, USA and New York, 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 $55–130 and the journey takes 4h 25m. Seven other operators also service this route.

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