There are 10 ways to get from Washington to New York by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, plane, subway, bus, or train
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Washington Union Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain Acela
3h$55–140Bus via New York, NY - 127 E. Broadway
cheapest- Take the bus from Washington, DC - 2305 Pennsylvania Ave to New York, NY - 127 E. Broadwaybus Charlotte
6h 6m$24–52Bus
- Take the bus from Washington to New Yorkbus Ppb 3613 / ...
4h 25m$35–90Drive 225 mi
- Drive from Washington to New Yorkcar 225 mi
4h 14m$42–60Fly Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Laguardia Airport, subway
- Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Laguardia Airport (LGA)plane DCA - LGA
- Take the subway from Jackson Hts-Roosevelt Av to W 4 St-Wash Sqsubway
2h 3m$100–667Fly 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 51m$937–1,746Fly 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 4m$919–1,664Subway 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 52m$70–456Fly Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Westchester County Airport, train
- Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Westchester County Airport (HPN)plane DCA - HPN
- Take the train from White Plains to Grand Central Terminaltrain
4h 2m$100–614Subway to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly to Newark Liberty International 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 Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)plane IAD - EWR
3h 47m$463–1,731
Washington to New York by train (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
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.
The fastest way to get from Washington to New York is to fly which takes 1h 51m and costs $900 - $1,800.
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.
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.
The distance between Washington and New York is 224 miles. The road distance is 226.3 miles.
The best way to get from Washington to New York without a car is to train which takes 3h and costs $55 - $140.
The train from Washington Union Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station takes 3h including transfers and departs every 30 minutes.
Washington to New York bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, depart from Washington station.
Washington to New York train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, depart from Washington Union Station.
The best way to get from Washington to New York is to train which takes 3h and costs $55 - $140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $35 - $90 and takes 4h 25m, you could also fly, which costs $900 - $1,800 and takes 1h 51m.
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 $55–95 and the journey takes 4h 25m. Seven other operators also service this route.
- 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
- $65–450
Flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Newark Liberty International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–270
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
- 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 New York bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, arrive at New York station.
Washington to New York train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, arrive at Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Washington to New York is 226 miles. It takes approximately 4h 14m to drive from Washington to New York.
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