There are 10 ways to get from Westchester County to Washington DC by train (Amtrak), train, bus, car, plane, bus (Flixbus), or subway
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Chappaqua to Grand Central Terminaltrain Harlem
- Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Washington Union Stationtrain Acela
4h 57m$136–213Drive 259.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Westchester County to Washington DCcar 259.2 mi
5h 1m$48–69Train, bus
- Take the train from Chappaqua to Grand Central Terminaltrain Harlem
- Take the bus from New York to Washingtonbus Ppb 8629 / ...
6h 38m$72–123Train to Laguardia Airport, fly to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Take the train from Chappaqua to 125th Street - Harlemtrain
- Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane LGA - DCA
4h 12m$111–728Bus (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from White Plains Bus Station to Washington Union Stationbus FlixBus 2605
8h 37m$51–81Train to John F. Kennedy International Airport, fly to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Take the train from Chappaqua to Grand Central Terminaltrain
- Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane JFK - DCA
4h 35m$928–1,339Train to Laguardia Airport, fly to Washington Dulles International Airport, subway
- Take the train from Chappaqua to 125th Street - Harlemtrain
- Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane LGA - IAD
- Take the subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to McPherson Square, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platformsubway
4h 47m$85–577Train to Westchester County Airport, fly to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Take the train from Chappaqua to White Plainstrain
- Fly from Westchester County Airport (HPN) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane HPN - DCA
4h 47m$143–968Train, bus to Newark Liberty International Airport, fly to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Take the train from Chappaqua to Grand Central Terminaltrain
- Take the bus from Bryant Park to Terminal Bbus
- Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane EWR - DCA
5h 12m$939–1,446Train, bus to Newark Liberty International Airport, fly to Washington Dulles International Airport, subway
- Take the train from Chappaqua to Grand Central Terminaltrain
- Take the bus from Bryant Park to Terminal Bbus
- Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane EWR - IAD
- Take the subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to McPherson Square, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platformsubway
5h 39m$478–1,745
Westchester County to Washington DC by train, subway, and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Westchester County to Washington DC is to drive which costs $45 - $70 and takes 5h 1m.
The fastest way to get from Westchester County to Washington DC is to train and fly which takes 4h 12m and costs $110 - $750.
No, there is no direct bus from Westchester County to Washington DC. However, there are services departing from Bedford Rd @ Broadway and arriving at Franklin Square+Bay A via White Plains Bus Station and H St NE+Union Station Garage. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 37m.
No, there is no direct train from Westchester County to Washington DC. However, there are services departing from Chappaqua and arriving at Metro Center, Red Line Track 2 Platform via Grand Central-42 St, Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station and Union Station, Red Line Center Platform. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 57m.
The distance between Westchester County and Washington DC is 260 miles. The road distance is 260.7 miles.
The best way to get from Westchester County to Washington DC without a car is to train which takes 4h 57m and costs $130 - $220.
It takes approximately 4h 57m to get from Westchester County to Washington DC, including transfers.
Westchester County to Washington DC bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from White Plains Bus Station.
Westchester County to Washington DC train services, operated by Metro-North Railroad (MNR), depart from Chappaqua station.
The best way to get from Westchester County to Washington DC is to train which takes 4h 57m and costs $130 - $220. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $50 - $85 and takes 8h 37m.
What companies run services between Westchester County, NY, USA and Washington DC, USA?
You can take a train from Chappaqua to Washington DC via Grand Central Terminal, Grand Central-42 St, 42 St-Times Square, Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station, Washington Union Station, Union Station, Red Line Center Platform, and Metro Center, Red Line Track 2 Platform in around 4h 57m. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from White Plains Bus Station to Washington Union Station once daily. Tickets cost $45–75 and the journey takes 6h 25m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Laguardia Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–550
Flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–550
Flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–400
Flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport via Charlottesville
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 39m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–430
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Laguardia Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–700
Flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–420
Flights from Westchester County Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–950
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Laguardia Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–700
Flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–420
- Website
- jetblue.com
Flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–420
Flights from Westchester County Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport via Nantucket
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $200–1,200
- Phone
- +1 877.690.5114
- Website
- Metro North Railroad
Train from Chappaqua to Grand Central Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $11–18
- Website
- Metro North Railroad
- Schedules at
- Metro North Railroad Schedules
- Off-Peak
- $11–13
- Peak
- $15–18
Train from Chappaqua to Grand Central Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $11–18
- Website
- Metro North Railroad
- Schedules at
- Metro North Railroad Schedules
- Off-Peak
- $11–13
- Peak
- $15–18
Train from Chappaqua to 125th Street - Harlem
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $10–17
- Website
- Metro North Railroad
- Schedules at
- Metro North Railroad Schedules
- Off-Peak
- $10–12
- Peak
- $14–17
Train from Chappaqua to Grand Central Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $11–18
- Website
- Metro North Railroad
- Schedules at
- Metro North Railroad Schedules
- Off-Peak
- $11–13
- Peak
- $15–18
Train from Chappaqua to 125th Street - Harlem
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $10–17
- Website
- Metro North Railroad
- Schedules at
- Metro North Railroad Schedules
- Off-Peak
- $10–12
- Peak
- $14–17
Train from Chappaqua to White Plains
- Ave. Duration
- 19 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $6–11
- Website
- Metro North Railroad
- Schedules at
- Metro North Railroad Schedules
- Off-Peak
- $6–8
- Peak
- $9–11
Train from Chappaqua to Grand Central Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $11–18
- Website
- Metro North Railroad
- Schedules at
- Metro North Railroad Schedules
- Off-Peak
- $11–13
- Peak
- $15–18
Train from Chappaqua to Grand Central Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $11–18
- Website
- Metro North Railroad
- Schedules at
- Metro North Railroad Schedules
- Off-Peak
- $11–13
- Peak
- $15–18
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Washington Union 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 Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $120–190
- Website
- Amtrak
Subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to McPherson Square, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $2–3
Subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to McPherson Square, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $2–3
- Phone
- 1-800-343-9999
- Website
- Peter Pan
Bus from New York to Washington
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $55–95
- Website
- Peter Pan
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from White Plains Bus Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–75
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Phone
- +1 (866) 912-6224
- [email protected]
- Website
- newarkairportexpress.com
Bus from Bryant Park to Terminal B
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $25
- Book at
- Coach USA
- One Way - Adult
- $25
Bus from Bryant Park to Terminal B
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $25
- Book at
- Coach USA
- One Way - Adult
- $25
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Booking & Getting There
Westchester County to Washington DC bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Washington Union Station.
Westchester County to Washington DC train services, operated by Metro-North Railroad (MNR), arrive at Grand Central Terminal station.
Yes, the driving distance between Westchester County to Washington DC is 261 miles. It takes approximately 5h 1m to drive from Westchester County to Washington DC.
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