There are 10 ways to get from White Plains to Washington DC 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 52m$69–150Drive 249.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from White Plains to Washington DCcar 249.5 mi
4h 50m$46–66Bus via New York
- Take the bus from New York to Washingtonbus Ppb 8629 / ...
6h 33m$70–125Fly 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
3h 20m$116–807Bus (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from White Plains Station to Washington Union Stationbus FlixBus 2605
7h 1m$49–71Train 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
4h 10m$94–625Train, 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 58m$937–1,643Train 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 38m$926–1,636Train 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 McPherson Square, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platformsubway
4h 47m$73–454Train, 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 McPherson Square, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platformsubway
5h 35m$586–1,542
White Plains to Washington DC by train, subway, and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from White Plains to Washington DC is to drive which costs $45 - $70 and takes 4h 50m.
The fastest way to get from White Plains to Washington DC is to fly which takes 3h 20m and costs $110 - $850.
No, there is no direct bus from White Plains to Washington DC. However, there are services departing from E 42 St/Madison Av and arriving at Franklin Square+Bay A via New York and H St NE+Union Station Garage. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 33m.
No, there is no direct train from White Plains to Washington DC. However, there are services departing from White Plains 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 52m.
The distance between White Plains and Washington DC is 250 miles. The road distance is 251 miles.
The best way to get from White Plains to Washington DC without a car is to train which takes 4h 52m and costs $65 - $150.
It takes approximately 4h 52m to get from White Plains to Washington DC, including transfers.
White Plains to Washington DC bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, depart from New York station.
White Plains to Washington DC train services, operated by Metro-North Railroad (MNR), depart from White Plains station.
The best way to get from White Plains to Washington DC is to train which takes 4h 52m and costs $65 - $150. Alternatively, you can bus via New York, which costs $70 - $130 and takes 6h 33m, you could also fly, which costs $110 - $850 and takes 3h 20m.
What companies run services between White Plains, NY, USA and Washington DC, USA?
You can take a train from White Plains 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 52m. Alternatively, Peter Pan Bus Lines operates a bus from New York to Washington hourly. Tickets cost $55–100 and the journey takes 4h 25m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–470
Flights from Laguardia Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–430
Flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–340
- 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
- $55–100
- Website
- Peter Pan
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More Questions & Answers
White Plains to Washington DC bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, arrive at Washington station.
White Plains to Washington DC train services, operated by Metro-North Railroad (MNR), arrive at Grand Central Terminal station.
Yes, the driving distance between White Plains to Washington DC is 251 miles. It takes approximately 4h 50m to drive from White Plains to Washington DC.
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