There are 8 ways to get from Washington to Port Authority Bus Terminal by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, plane, bus (Flixbus), train, or subway
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Washington Union Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain Acela
3h 11m$60–140Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Washington to New Yorkbus Ppb 3613 / ...
4h 25m$35–120Drive 226.7 mi
- Drive from Washington to Port Authority Bus Terminalcar 226.7 mi
4h 14m$42–60Fly Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Laguardia Airport
- Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Laguardia Airport (LGA)plane DCA - LGA
1h 55m$96–650Bus via New York Midtown (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to New York Midtownbus FlixBus 2601 / ...
4h 56m$35–65Fly 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
2h 5m$937–1,553Fly 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 16m$921–1,590Subway to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly to Laguardia Airport
- Take the subway from Farragut West, 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 49m$65–426
Washington to Port Authority Bus Terminal by train and foot (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Washington to Port Authority Bus Terminal is to bus via New York Midtown which costs $35 - $65 and takes 4h 56m.
The fastest way to get from Washington to Port Authority Bus Terminal is to fly which takes 1h 55m 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 Port Authority Bus Terminal is 225 miles. The road distance is 228 miles.
The best way to get from Washington to Port Authority Bus Terminal without a car is to train which takes 3h 11m and costs $60 - $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 Port Authority Bus Terminal bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, depart from Washington station.
Washington to Port Authority Bus Terminal train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, depart from Washington Union Station.
The best way to get from Washington to Port Authority Bus Terminal is to train which takes 3h 11m and costs $60 - $140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $35 - $120 and takes 4h 25m, you could also fly, which costs $95 - $650 and takes 1h 55m.
What companies run services between Washington, DC, USA and Port Authority Bus Terminal, 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 $60–120 and the journey takes 4h 25m. Greyhound USA also services this route every 2 hours.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Newark Liberty International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–390
Flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Laguardia Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–420
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
- $60–120
- Website
- Peter Pan
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More Questions & Answers
Washington to Port Authority Bus Terminal bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, arrive at New York station.
Washington to Port Authority Bus Terminal train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, arrive at Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Washington to Port Authority Bus Terminal is 228 miles. It takes approximately 4h 14m to drive from Washington to Port Authority Bus Terminal.
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