There are 8 ways to get from Washington to Sands Point by plane, taxi, train (Amtrak), bus, car, train, 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.
Fly to Westchester County Airport, taxi
best- Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Westchester County Airport (HPN)plane DCA - HPN
- Take the taxi from White-Plains-Airport-HPN to Sands Pointtaxi
2h 16m$425–1,064Drive 249 mi
cheapest- Drive from Washington to Sands Pointcar 249 mi
4h 50m$46–66Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Washington Union Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain Acela
4h 58m$133–205Bus
- Take the bus from Washington to New Yorkbus Ppb 8709 / ...
6h 35m$65–112Fly to Laguardia Airport, train
- Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Laguardia Airport (LGA)plane DCA - LGA
- Take the train from Flushing Main Street to Port Washingtontrain
3h 12m$107–690Fly to John F. Kennedy International Airport, train
- Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)plane DCA - JFK
- Take the train from Woodside to Port Washingtontrain
3h 21m$941–1,269Fly 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 New York Penn Station to Port Washingtontrain
4h 12m$947–1,365Bus via Mineola (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to New York Midtownbus FlixBus 2601 / ...
6h 55m$54–82
Washington to Sands Point by train and bus (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Washington to Sands Point is to drive which costs $45 - $70 and takes 4h 50m.
The fastest way to get from Washington to Sands Point is to fly and taxi which takes 2h 16m and costs $420 - $1,100.
No, there is no direct bus from Washington to Sands Point. However, there are services departing from Washington and arriving at Manorhaven Blvd + Dunwood St via Herbert Av / Main. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 35m.
No, there is no direct train from Washington station to Sands Point. However, there are services departing from Washington Union Station and arriving at Port Washington via New York Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 58m.
The distance between Washington and Sands Point is 274 miles. The road distance is 250.4 miles.
The best way to get from Washington to Sands Point without a car is to train which takes 4h 58m and costs $130 - $210.
It takes approximately 2h 16m to get from Washington to Sands Point, including transfers.
Washington to Sands Point bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, depart from Washington station.
Washington to Sands Point train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, depart from Washington Union Station.
The best way to get from Washington to Sands Point is to train which takes 4h 58m and costs $130 - $210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $65 - $120 and takes 6h 35m.
What companies run services between Washington, DC, USA and Sands Point, 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.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Westchester County Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–700
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Laguardia Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- 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
- +1-718-217-5477
- Website
- Long Island Rail Road
Train from Flushing Main Street to Port Washington
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5–9
- Website
- Long Island Rail Road
- Schedules at
- Long Island Rail Road Schedules
- Off-Peak
- $5–8
- Peak
- $5–9
Train from Woodside to Port Washington
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3–8
- Website
- Long Island Rail Road
- Schedules at
- Long Island Rail Road Schedules
- Off-Peak
- $3–5
- Peak
- $6–8
Train from New York Penn Station to Port Washington
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $7–14
- Website
- Long Island Rail Road
- Schedules at
- Long Island Rail Road Schedules
- Off-Peak
- $7–10
- Peak
- $9–14
- 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 Union Station to New York Midtown
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $40–65
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Estimated price
- $330–410
Stamford Taxi
- Phone
- +1-203-883-4553
Mexico Car Service
- Phone
- +1 914-968-6666
- Website
- mexicocs.com
Ernie's & Yorktown Car Service
- Phone
- +1 914 666 7379
Empire Ride Inc
- Phone
- +1 914 290 5400
A&P Taxi
- Phone
- +1 845-429-2929
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Booking & Getting There
Washington to Sands Point bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, arrive at New York station.
Washington to Sands Point train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, arrive at Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Washington to Sands Point is 250 miles. It takes approximately 4h 50m to drive from Washington to Sands Point.
There are 1420+ hotels available in Sands Point.