There are 10 ways to get from White Plains to Washington by train (Amtrak), bus, car, plane, bus (Flixbus), train, or subway
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Train
best- Take the train from White Plains to Grand Central Terminaltrain Harlem
- Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Washington Union Stationtrain Acela
4h 30m$72–157Bus (Flixbus)
cheapest- Take the bus from White Plains Station to Washington Union Stationbus FlixBus 2605
6h 25m$40–70Bus via New York
- Take the bus from New York to Washingtonbus Ppb 8629 / ...
6h 3m$72–142Drive 249.5 mi
- Drive from White Plains to Washingtoncar 249.5 mi
4h 50m$46–66Fly Westchester County Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Fly from Westchester County Airport (HPN) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane HPN - DCA
2h 52m$103–753Train to Laguardia Airport, fly to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Take the train from White Plains to 125th Street - Harlemtrain
- Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane LGA - DCA
3h 36m$91–621Train to John F. Kennedy International Airport, fly to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Take the train from White Plains to Grand Central Terminaltrain
- Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane JFK - DCA
4h 4m$923–1,632Train, bus to Newark Liberty International Airport, fly to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Take the train from White Plains to Grand Central Terminaltrain
- Take the bus from Grand Central to Terminal Bbus
- Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane EWR - DCA
4h 31m$934–1,639Train to Laguardia Airport, fly to Washington Dulles International Airport, subway
- Take the train from White Plains 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 Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platformsubway
4h 34m$68–434Train, bus to Newark Liberty International Airport, fly to Washington Dulles International Airport, subway
- Take the train from White Plains to Grand Central Terminaltrain
- Take the bus from Grand Central 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 Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platformsubway
5h 20m$586–1,542
White Plains to Washington by train, subway, and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from White Plains to Washington is to bus which costs $40 - $70 and takes 6h 25m.
The fastest way to get from White Plains to Washington is to fly which takes 2h 52m and costs $100 - $800.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from White Plains Station station and arriving at Washington Union Station station. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 6h 25m.
No, there is no direct train from White Plains to Washington station. However, there are services departing from White Plains and arriving at Washington Union Station via Grand Central-42 St and Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 30m.
The distance between White Plains and Washington is 248 miles. The road distance is 251 miles.
The best way to get from White Plains to Washington without a car is to train which takes 4h 30m and costs $70 - $160.
It takes approximately 4h 30m to get from White Plains to Washington, including transfers.
White Plains to Washington bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, depart from New York station.
White Plains to Washington train services, operated by Metro-North Railroad (MNR), depart from White Plains station.
The best way to get from White Plains to Washington is to train which takes 4h 30m and costs $70 - $160. Alternatively, you can bus via New York, which costs $70 - $150 and takes 6h 3m, you could also fly, which costs $100 - $800 and takes 2h 52m.
What companies run services between White Plains, NY, USA and Washington, DC, USA?
You can take a train from White Plains to Washington Union Station via Grand Central Terminal, Grand Central-42 St, 42 St-Times Square, and Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station in around 4h 30m. Alternatively, Peter Pan Bus Lines operates a bus from New York to Washington hourly. Tickets cost $60–120 and the journey takes 4h 25m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–460
Flights from Laguardia Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–410
Flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–320
Flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport via Richmond
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–360
Flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport via Pittsburgh
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–390
- Phone
- +1 877.690.5114
- Website
- Metro North Railroad
Train from White Plains to Grand Central Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $9–15
- Website
- Metro North Railroad
- Schedules at
- Metro North Railroad Schedules
- Off-Peak
- $9–11
- Peak
- $13–15
Train from White Plains to 125th Street - Harlem
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $8–14
- Website
- Metro North Railroad
- Schedules at
- Metro North Railroad Schedules
- Off-Peak
- $8–10
- Peak
- $12–14
Train from White Plains to Grand Central Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $9–15
- Website
- Metro North Railroad
- Schedules at
- Metro North Railroad Schedules
- Off-Peak
- $9–11
- Peak
- $13–15
Train from White Plains to Grand Central Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $9–15
- Website
- Metro North Railroad
- Schedules at
- Metro North Railroad Schedules
- Off-Peak
- $9–11
- Peak
- $13–15
Train from White Plains to 125th Street - Harlem
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $8–14
- Website
- Metro North Railroad
- Schedules at
- Metro North Railroad Schedules
- Off-Peak
- $8–10
- Peak
- $12–14
Train from White Plains to Grand Central Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $9–15
- Website
- Metro North Railroad
- Schedules at
- Metro North Railroad Schedules
- Off-Peak
- $9–11
- Peak
- $13–15
- Phone
- 1-800-343-9999
- Website
- Peter Pan
Bus from New York to Washington
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $60–120
- Website
- Peter Pan
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More Questions & Answers
White Plains to Washington bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, arrive at Washington station.
White Plains to Washington train services, operated by Metro-North Railroad (MNR), arrive at Grand Central Terminal station.
Yes, the driving distance between White Plains to Washington is 251 miles. It takes approximately 4h 50m to drive from White Plains to Washington.
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