What is the cheapest way to get from New York to Washington, DC?

The cheapest way to get from New York to Washington, DC is to bus which costs $20 - $85 and takes 4h 25m.

What is the fastest way to get from New York to Washington, DC?

The fastest way to get from New York to Washington, DC is to fly which takes 3h 13m and costs $90 - $600.

Is there a direct bus between New York and Washington, DC?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Port Authority Bus Terminal and arriving at Union Station station. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 25m.

Is there a direct train between New York and Washington, DC?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station station and arriving at Washington Union Station station. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 35m.

How far is it from New York to Washington, DC?

The distance between New York and Washington, DC is 226 miles. The road distance is 226 miles.

How do I travel from New York to Washington, DC without a car?

The best way to get from New York to Washington, DC without a car is to train which takes 3h 35m and costs $30 - $750.

How long does it take to get from New York to Washington, DC?

The train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station takes 3h 35m including transfers and departs every 30 minutes.

Where do I catch the New York to Washington, DC bus from?

New York to Washington, DC bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, depart from Port Authority Bus Terminal station.

Where do I catch the New York to Washington, DC train from?

New York to Washington, DC train services, operated by Amtrak Northeast Regional, depart from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station.

Train, bus or fly from New York to Washington, DC?

The best way to get from New York to Washington, DC is to train which takes 3h 35m and costs $30 - $750. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $20 - $85 and takes 4h 25m, you could also fly, which costs $90 - $600 and takes 3h 13m.

Where does the New York to Washington, DC bus arrive?

New York to Washington, DC bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, arrive at Union Station.

Where does the New York to Washington, DC train arrive?

New York to Washington, DC train services, operated by Amtrak Northeast Regional, arrive at Washington Union Station.

Can I drive from New York to Washington, DC?

Yes, the driving distance between New York to Washington, DC is 226 miles. It takes approximately 4h 8m to drive from New York to Washington, DC.

How do I get a train ticket from New York to Washington, DC?

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Where can I stay near Washington, DC?

There are 1641+ hotels available in Washington, DC.

New York to Washington, DC - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 10 ways to get from New York to Washington, DC by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, plane, bus, subway, or train

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Train (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Washington Union StationNortheast Regional
3h 35m
$30–750
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Union StationNew York
4h 25m
$20–85
Drive 224.7 mi
1. Drive from New York to Washington, DC224.7 mi
4h 8m
$41–60
Fly John F. Kennedy International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
1. Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)JFK - DCA
3h 13m
$93–575
Bus via New York 72, Allen Street
1. Take the bus from New York 72, Allen Street to Dupont Cir, Washington DCBrooklyn
4h 56m
$52–82
Line 4 subway, bus to Laguardia Airport, fly to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
1. Take the subway from 14 St-Union Sq to 125th Street
2. Take the bus from E 125 St/Lexington Av to Laguardia Rd/94 St
3. Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)LGA - DCA
3h 34m
$94–617
Fly Newark Liberty International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
1. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)EWR - DCA
3h 24m
$94–524
Fly Newark Liberty International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport, subway
1. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)EWR - IAD
2. Take the subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platform
3h 57m
$224–489
Fly Laguardia Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport, subway
1. Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)LGA - IAD
2. Take the subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platform
4h 26m
$239–672
Train to Westchester County Airport, fly to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
1. Take the train from Grand Central Terminal to White Plains
2. Fly from Westchester County Airport (HPN) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)HPN - DCA
5h 9m
$117–725

New York to Washington, DC by train (Amtrak)

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Distance: 224.3 mi
Duration: 3h 35m

What companies run services between New York, NY, USA and Washington, DC, USA?

Amtrak Northeast Regional operates a train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Washington Union Station hourly. Tickets cost $30–300 and the journey takes 3h 35m. Two other operators also service this route. Alternatively, Peter Pan Bus Lines operates a bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Union Station hourly. Tickets cost $35–70 and the journey takes 4h 25m. Four other operators also service this route.

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There are 10 ways to get from New York to Washington, DC by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, plane, bus, subway, or train

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Drive 224.7 mi

Fly John F. Kennedy International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport

Bus via New York 72, Allen Street

Line 4 subway, bus to Laguardia Airport, fly to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport

Fly Newark Liberty International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport

Fly Newark Liberty International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport, subway

Fly Laguardia Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport, subway

Train to Westchester County Airport, fly to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport

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What companies run services between New York, NY, USA and Washington, DC, USA?

Flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport

Flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport

Flights from Laguardia Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport

Flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport

Flights from Laguardia Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport

Flights from Westchester County Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport

Flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport

Flights from Laguardia Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport

Flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport

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Train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Washington Union Station

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Train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Washington Union Station

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Train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Washington Union Station

Subway from 14 St-Union Sq to 125th Street

Subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platform

Train from Grand Central Terminal to White Plains

Bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Union Station

Bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Union Station

Bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Union Station

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Bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Union Station

Bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Union Station

Bus from New York 72, Allen Street to Dupont Cir, Washington DC

Bus from E 125 St/Lexington Av to Laguardia Rd/94 St

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