There are 7 ways to get from Washington to Roosevelt Island by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, plane, 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$120–190Bus via Pennsylvania Av SE+L'Enfant Sq SE
cheapest- Take the bus from Washington, DC - 2305 Pennsylvania Ave to New York, NY - 201 West x 37th Stbus Charlotte
5h 36m$24–52Bus
- Take the bus from Washington to New Yorkbus Ppb 3613 / ...
4h 25m$35–95Drive 231.7 mi
- Drive from Washington to Roosevelt Islandcar 231.7 mi
4h 26m$43–62Fly to Laguardia Airport
- Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Laguardia Airport (LGA)plane DCA - LGA
1h 50m$99–673Fly 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 51m$935–1,254Fly to Newark Liberty International Airport
- Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)plane DCA - EWR
2h 37m$940–1,351
Washington to Roosevelt Island by train (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Washington to Roosevelt Island is to bus via Pennsylvania Av SE+L'Enfant Sq SE which costs $24 - $55 and takes 5h 36m.
The fastest way to get from Washington to Roosevelt Island is to fly which takes 1h 50m and costs $95 - $700.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Washington and arriving at New York. Services depart every 30 minutes, 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 Roosevelt Island is 224 miles. The road distance is 233.1 miles.
The best way to get from Washington to Roosevelt Island without a car is to train which takes 3h 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 Roosevelt Island bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, depart from Washington station.
Washington to Roosevelt Island train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, depart from Washington Union Station.
The best way to get from Washington to Roosevelt Island is to train which takes 3h and costs $120 - $190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $35 - $95 and takes 4h 25m, you could also fly, which costs $95 - $700 and takes 1h 50m.
What companies run services between Washington, DC, USA and Roosevelt Island, 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. Seven other operators also service this route.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Laguardia Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- 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
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Laguardia Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–700
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- 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 36m
- 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 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
- $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
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Washington to New York
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $40–65
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact 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
- $45–75
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 212-695-6766
- Website
- Vamoose Bus
Bus from Washington to New York
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $50–95
- Website
- Vamoose Bus
- Adult One-way
- $50–95
- Phone
- +1 202-332-2691
- [email protected]
- Website
- BestBus
Bus from Washington to New York
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $35–55
- Website
- BestBus
- Adult
- $35–55
- Phone
- +1-844-800-6828
- [email protected]
- Website
- OurBus
Bus from Washington to New York
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $85–200
- Website
- OurBus
- Phone
- +1 866-287-6932
- [email protected]
- Website
- Washington Deluxe
Bus from Washington to New York
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $49–51
- Website
- Washington Deluxe
- Phone
- +1 (718) 834-9214
- [email protected]
- Website
- GoToBus - Tripper Bus
Bus from Washington to New York
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $64–89
- Website
- GoToBus - Tripper Bus
- Website
- TripperBus
- Elite
- $85–89
- Standard
- $64–69
- Phone
- +1 617-681-0820
- [email protected]
- Website
- CoachRun
Bus from Washington, DC - 2305 Pennsylvania Ave to New York, NY - 201 West x 37th St
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $22–50
- Website
- CoachRun
Want to know more about travelling around United States
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Related travel guides
Travelling to the US: What do I need to know?
Read the travel guide
Why you should take the train in the US
Read the travel guide
Need to know: Greyhound
Read the travel guide
Booking & Getting There
Washington to Roosevelt Island bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, arrive at New York station.
Washington to Roosevelt Island train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, arrive at Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Washington to Roosevelt Island is 233 miles. It takes approximately 4h 26m to drive from Washington to Roosevelt Island.
Book your Washington to Roosevelt Island train tickets online with Omio.
Book your Washington to Roosevelt Island bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.
There are 3423+ hotels available in Roosevelt Island.