There are 7 ways to get from Washington to New York (Station) by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, plane, or bus (Flixbus)
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$120–190Drive 226.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Washington to New York (Station)car 226.6 mi
4h 14m$39–56Bus
- Take the bus from Washington to New Yorkbus Ppb 8709 / ...
4h 25m$50–95Fly to Laguardia Airport
- Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Laguardia Airport (LGA)plane DCA - LGA
1h 56m$99–651Bus via New York Midtown (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to New York Midtownbus FlixBus 2601 / ...
4h 55m$45–70Fly to John F. Kennedy International Airport
- Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)plane DCA - JFK
2h$937–1,134Fly to Newark Liberty International Airport
- Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)plane DCA - EWR
2h 33m$965–1,348
Washington to New York (Station) by train and foot (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Washington to New York (Station) is to drive which costs $35 - $60 and takes 4h 14m.
The fastest way to get from Washington to New York (Station) is to fly which takes 1h 56m and costs $95 - $650.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Washington and arriving at New York. Services depart hourly, 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 (Station) is 225 miles. The road distance is 227.9 miles.
The best way to get from Washington to New York (Station) without a car is to train which takes 3h 9m and costs $120 - $190.
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 (Station) bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, depart from Washington station.
Washington to New York (Station) train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, depart from Washington Union Station.
The best way to get from Washington to New York (Station) is to train which takes 3h 9m and costs $120 - $190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $50 - $95 and takes 4h 25m, you could also fly, which costs $95 - $650 and takes 1h 56m.
What companies run services between Washington, DC, USA and New York (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, Peter Pan Bus Lines operates a bus from Washington to New York hourly. Tickets cost $55–95 and the journey takes 4h 25m. Greyhound USA also services this route every 2 hours.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Laguardia Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–650
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–350
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Laguardia Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–650
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–350
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Newark Liberty International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–380
- 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
- $50–350
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
- 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
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Washington to New York
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $50–75
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Washington Union Station to New York Midtown
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $45–70
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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Booking & Getting There
Washington to New York (Station) bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, arrive at New York station.
Washington to New York (Station) train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, arrive at Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Washington to New York (Station) is 228 miles. It takes approximately 4h 14m to drive from Washington to New York (Station).
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