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How to get fromWashington to Washington Heightsby train (Amtrak), bus, car, plane, subway, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

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There are 7 ways to get from Washington to Washington Heights by train (Amtrak), bus, car, plane, subway, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Washington Union Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain train Acela
    3h 33m
    $126–192

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Washington Union Station to New Yorkbus bus Greyhound US0235
    5h 25m
    $40–70

  3. Bus via New York

    1. Take the bus from Washington to New Yorkbus bus Ppb 8709 / ...
    4h 50m
    $58–98

  4. Drive  231.7 mi

    1. Drive from Washington to Washington Heightscar car 231.7 mi
    4h 19m
    $43–62

  5. Fly to Laguardia Airport, subway

    1. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Laguardia Airport (LGA)plane plane DCA - LGA
    2. Take the subway from 125 St to 181 Stsubway subway
    2h 9m
    $103–675

  6. Fly to John F. Kennedy International Airport, line 1 subway

    1. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)plane plane DCA - JFK
    2. Take the subway from 34 St-Penn Station to 181 Stsubway subway
    2h 21m
    $940–1,749

  7. Fly to Newark Liberty International Airport, line 1 subway

    1. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)plane plane DCA - EWR
    2. Take the subway from 34 St-Penn Station to 181 Stsubway subway
    2h 34m
    $923–1,668

Washington to Washington Heights by train and subway (Amtrak)

Calendar265Weekly Services
Duration3h 33mAverage Duration
Ticket$126Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 230.6 mi
  • Duration: 3h 33m

What companies run services between Washington, DC, USA and Washington Heights, New York County, 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.

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