There are 8 ways to get from Washington to New York (State) by train (Amtrak), bus, car, plane, subway, 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 9m$66–139Drive 225 mi
cheapest- Drive from Washington to New Yorkcar 225 mi
4h 14m$42–60Bus
- Take the bus from Washington to New Yorkbus Ppb 8709 / ...
4h 33m$59–123Fly 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
1h 59m$97–652Bus via Washington, DC - Dupont Circle
- Take the bus from Washington, DC - Dupont Circle to Penn Station NYbus Springfield
4h 47m$86–198Fly 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 41m$935–1,546Fly 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 15m$924–1,593Fly to Buffalo Niagara International Airport
- Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF)plane DCA - BUF
2h 41m$114–733
Washington to New York (State) by train and subway (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Washington to New York (State) is to drive which costs $40 - $60 and takes 4h 14m.
The fastest way to get from Washington to New York (State) is to fly which takes 1h 41m and costs $900 - $1,600.
No, there is no direct bus from Washington to New York (State). However, there are services departing from Washington and arriving at New York via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 33m.
No, there is no direct train from Washington station to New York (State). However, there are services departing from Washington Union Station and arriving at Christopher St-Stonewall via 34 St-Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 9m.
The distance between Washington and New York (State) is 226 miles. The road distance is 226.3 miles.
The best way to get from Washington to New York (State) without a car is to train which takes 3h 9m and costs $65 - $140.
It takes approximately 3h 9m to get from Washington to New York (State), including transfers.
Washington to New York (State) bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, depart from Washington station.
Washington to New York (State) train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, depart from Washington Union Station.
The best way to get from Washington to New York (State) is to train which takes 3h 9m and costs $65 - $140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $55 - $130 and takes 4h 33m, you could also fly, which costs $900 - $1,600 and takes 1h 41m.
What companies run services between Washington, DC, USA and New York (State), 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 $55–120 and the journey takes 4h 25m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Laguardia Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–650
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–400
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–750
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport via Philadelphia
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 44m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $120–800
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Laguardia Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–650
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–400
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Newark Liberty International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–390
- 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
- $55–400
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
- $60–140
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- 877-690-5116
- Website
- MTA Homepage
Subway from Jackson Hts-Roosevelt Av to W 4 St-Wash Sq
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Frequency
- Every 5 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Schedules at
- MTA Schedules
- Website
- MTA Homepage
- Website
- MTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $3
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
Train from Newark Airport Railroad Station to New York Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $15–19
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adult Airport
- $15–19
- Phone
- 1-800-343-9999
- Website
- Peter Pan
Bus from Washington to New York
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $55–120
- Website
- Peter Pan
- Phone
- +1 202-332-2691
- [email protected]
- Website
- BestBus
Bus from Washington, DC - Dupont Circle to Penn Station NY
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $35–55
- Website
- BestBus
- Adult
- $35–55
- Phone
- +1-844-800-6828
- [email protected]
- Website
- OurBus
Bus from Washington, DC - Dupont Circle to Penn Station NY
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $80–190
- Website
- OurBus
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More Questions & Answers
Washington to New York (State) bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, arrive at New York station.
Washington to New York (State) train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, arrive at Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Washington to New York (State) is 226 miles. It takes approximately 4h 14m to drive from Washington to New York (State).
There are 3810+ hotels available in New York (State).