There are 8 ways to get from Washington to Upper East Side 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 Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain Acela
3h 25m$62–134Drive 230.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Washington to Upper East Sidecar 230.1 mi
4h 21m$42–61Bus
- Take the bus from Washington to New Yorkbus Ppb 8709 / ...
4h 44m$64–120Fly Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Laguardia Airport, line 6 subway
- Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Laguardia Airport (LGA)plane DCA - LGA
- Take the subway from 125th Street to 86th Streetsubway
2h 4m$100–667Bus via E 34 St/3 Av (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to New York Midtownbus FlixBus 2601 / ...
5h 40m$47–81Fly 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 4m$940–1,555Fly 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 25m$924–1,593Subway 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 58m$68–434
Washington to Upper East Side by train, foot, and subway (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Washington to Upper East Side is to drive which costs $40 - $65 and takes 4h 21m.
The fastest way to get from Washington to Upper East Side is to fly and line 6 subway which takes 2h 4m and costs $95 - $700.
No, there is no direct bus from Washington to Upper East Side. However, there are services departing from Washington and arriving at New York via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 44m.
No, there is no direct train from Washington station to Upper East Side. However, there are services departing from Washington Union Station and arriving at 86th Street via 34 St-Herald Sq. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 25m.
The distance between Washington and Upper East Side is 228 miles. The road distance is 231.5 miles.
The best way to get from Washington to Upper East Side without a car is to train which takes 3h 25m and costs $60 - $140.
It takes approximately 3h 25m to get from Washington to Upper East Side, including transfers.
Washington to Upper East Side bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, depart from Washington station.
Washington to Upper East Side train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, depart from Washington Union Station.
The best way to get from Washington to Upper East Side is to train which takes 3h 25m and costs $60 - $140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $60 - $120 and takes 4h 44m, you could also fly, which costs $900 - $1,600 and takes 2h 4m.
What companies run services between Washington, DC, USA and Upper East Side, 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.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Newark Liberty International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–400
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 Upper East Side bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, arrive at New York station.
Washington to Upper East Side train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, arrive at Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Washington to Upper East Side is 231 miles. It takes approximately 4h 21m to drive from Washington to Upper East Side.
There are 3807+ hotels available in Upper East Side.