There are 8 ways to get from Washington to South Beach by train (Amtrak), bus, car, plane, subway, bus (Flixbus), or train
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Washington Union Station to Newark Penn Stationtrain Acela
3h 56m$64–137Drive 214.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Washington to South Beachcar 214.6 mi
4h 7m$40–57Bus
- Take the bus from Washington to New Yorkbus Ppb 8709 / ...
6h 3m$69–136Fly Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport, subway
- Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)plane DCA - JFK
- Take the subway from Howard Beach-JFK Airport to Fulton Stsubway
2h 47m$938–1,554Bus via Vesey St/West St (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to New York Midtownbus FlixBus 2601 / ...
6h 56m$45–78Fly Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Newark Liberty International Airport, train, bus
- Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)plane DCA - EWR
- Take the train from Newark Penn Station to World Trade Centertrain
- Take the bus from Broadway/Cortlandt St to Hylan Blvd/Burgher Avbus
2h 58m$908–1,579Fly Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Laguardia Airport, bus
- Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Laguardia Airport (LGA)plane DCA - LGA
- Take the bus from Lexington Av/E 41 St to Father Capodanno Blvd/Seaview Avbus
3h 17m$99–658Subway to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly to Newark Liberty International 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 Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)plane IAD - EWR
4h 43m$560–1,520
Washington to South Beach by train, foot, and bus (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Washington to South Beach is to drive which costs $35 - $60 and takes 4h 7m.
The fastest way to get from Washington to South Beach is to fly and subway which takes 2h 47m and costs $900 - $1,600.
No, there is no direct bus from Washington to South Beach. However, there are services departing from Washington and arriving at Father Capodanno Blvd/Seaview Av via West 42nd Street & 8th Avenue and Lexington Av/E 41 St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 3m.
No, there is no direct train from Washington station to South Beach. However, there are services departing from Washington Union Station and arriving at World Trade Center via Newark Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 56m.
The distance between Washington and South Beach is 238 miles. The road distance is 215.8 miles.
The best way to get from Washington to South Beach without a car is to train which takes 3h 56m and costs $60 - $140.
It takes approximately 3h 56m to get from Washington to South Beach, including transfers.
Washington to South Beach bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, depart from Washington station.
Washington to South Beach train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, depart from Washington Union Station.
The best way to get from Washington to South Beach is to train which takes 3h 56m and costs $60 - $140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $65 - $140 and takes 6h 3m.
What companies run services between Washington, DC, USA and South Beach, NY, USA?
Amtrak Acela operates a train from Washington Union Station to Newark Penn Station every 2 hours. Tickets cost $45–700 and the journey takes 2h 42m. 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.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Newark Liberty International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–390
Flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Newark Liberty International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–250
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Washington Union Station to Newark Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 42m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $45–700
- Schedules at
- Amtrak Acela
- Website
- Amtrak
- Business Class
- $45–480
- First Class
- $190–700
- 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 South Beach bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, arrive at New York station.
Washington to South Beach train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, arrive at Newark Penn Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Washington to South Beach is 216 miles. It takes approximately 4h 7m to drive from Washington to South Beach.
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