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

The cheapest way to get from Washington to New York Penn Station is to bus via Union Station which costs $40 - $80 and takes 4h 39m.

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

The fastest way to get from Washington to New York Penn Station is to fly which takes 1h 45m and costs $900 - $2,600.

Is there a direct bus between Washington and New York Penn Station?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Washington, DC - 1729 Connecticut Ave NW and arriving at New York, NY - 320 W 31st St.. Services depart five times a week, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 30m.

Is there a direct train between Washington and New York Penn Station?

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 Penn Station?

The distance between Washington and New York Penn Station is 224 miles. The road distance is 228.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Washington to New York Penn Station without a car is to train which takes 3h and costs $70 - $150.

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

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 Penn Station bus from?

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

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

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

Train, bus or fly from Washington to New York Penn Station?

The best way to get from Washington to New York Penn Station is to train which takes 3h and costs $70 - $150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $50 - $90 and takes 4h 34m, you could also fly, which costs $100 - $700 and takes 1h 55m.

Where does the Washington to New York Penn Station bus arrive?

Washington to New York Penn Station bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, arrive at Port Authority Bus Terminal station.

Where does the Washington to New York Penn Station train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Washington to New York Penn Station?

Yes, the driving distance between Washington to New York Penn Station is 228 miles. It takes approximately 4h 14m to drive from Washington to New York Penn Station.

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

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There are 11 ways to get from Washington to New York Penn Station by train (Amtrak), bus, car, plane, bus (Greyhound), bus (Flixbus), train, or subway

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Train (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the train from Washington Union Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain Acela
3h
$70–150
Bus via Union Station
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Union Station to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus Washington
4h 39m
$40–80
Bus
1. Take the bus from Washington, DC - 1729 Connecticut Ave NW to New York, NY - 320 W 31st St.bus Arlington
4h 34m
$50–90
Drive 226.9 mi
1. Drive from Washington to New York Penn Stationcar 226.9 mi
4h 14m
$42–60
Fly Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Laguardia Airport
1. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Laguardia Airport (LGA)plane DCA - LGA
1h 55m
$101–662
Bus via Arlington, VA
1. Take the bus from Arlington, VA to Penn Station 7th Ave. Corner of W 30th Streetbus
4h 40m
$45–70
Bus via Washington Union Station (Flixbus)
1. Take the bus from Washington Union Station to New York Midtownbus FlixBus N2605 / ...
4h 48m
$40–75
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 45m
$946–2,516
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
$918–1,667
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
$462–1,531
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 54m
$60–409

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What companies run services between Washington, DC, USA and New York Penn Station, 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, Washington Deluxe operates a bus from Washington, DC - 1729 Connecticut Ave NW to New York, NY - 320 W 31st St. once daily. Tickets cost $49–52 and the journey takes 4h 30m. Tripper Bus also services this route 5 times a week.

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There are 11 ways to get from Washington to New York Penn Station by train (Amtrak), bus, car, plane, bus (Greyhound), bus (Flixbus), train, or subway

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Drive 226.9 mi

Fly Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Laguardia Airport

Bus via Arlington, VA

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Fly Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport

Fly Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Newark Liberty International Airport, train

Subway to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly to Newark Liberty International Airport

Subway to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly to Laguardia Airport

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Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport

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Subway from Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform

Subway from Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform

Bus from Washington, DC - 1729 Connecticut Ave NW to New York, NY - 320 W 31st St.

Bus from Washington, DC - 1729 Connecticut Ave NW to New York, NY - 320 W 31st St.

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