There are 8 ways to get from Washington to New York (State) by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, plane, subway, 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.
Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Washington Union Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain Acela
3h 9m$125–191Drive 225 mi
cheapest- Drive from Washington to New Yorkcar 225 mi
4h 14m$39–56Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus Greyhound US0670 / ...
4h 43m$53–77Fly 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$99–657Bus via Washington, DC - Dupont Circle
- Take the bus from Washington, DC - Dupont Circle to Penn Station NYbus Springfield
4h 50m$98–216Fly 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 42m$935–1,136Fly to Newark Liberty International Airport
- Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)plane DCA - EWR
2h 34m$941–1,351Fly to Buffalo Niagara International Airport
- Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF)plane DCA - BUF
2h 20m$128–823
Washington to New York (State) by train and subway (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Washington to New York (State) is to drive which costs $35 - $60 and takes 4h 14m.
The fastest way to get from Washington to New York (State) is to fly which takes 1h 42m and costs $900 - $1,200.
No, there is no direct bus from Washington station to New York (State). However, there are services departing from Washington Union Station and arriving at Port Authority Bus Terminal via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 43m.
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 $120 - $200.
It takes approximately 3h 9m to get from Washington to New York (State), including transfers.
Washington to New York (State) bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Washington Union 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 $120 - $200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $50 - $80 and takes 4h 43m, you could also fly, which costs $900 - $1,200 and takes 1h 42m.
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, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Washington Union Station to Port Authority Bus Terminal hourly. Tickets cost $50–75 and the journey takes 4h 35m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Laguardia Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- 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
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–800
- 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 26m
- 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 37m
- 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
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact 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 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
- 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
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Washington Union Station to Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $50–75
- Website
- Greyhound
- 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
- $95–210
- Website
- OurBus
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Booking & Getting There
Washington to New York (State) bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Port Authority Bus Terminal 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 3939+ hotels available in New York (State).