There are 8 ways to get from Elmhurst to Washington by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, subway, or bus (Flixbus)
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Fly Laguardia Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
best- Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane LGA - DCA
1h 18m$80–550Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Union Stationbus New York
5h 16m$43–83Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Washington Union Stationtrain Acela
3h 29m$73–156Drive 232.2 mi
- Drive from Elmhurst to Washingtoncar 232.2 mi
4h 30m$43–62Fly Laguardia Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport, subway
- 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
2h 16m$57–370Fly John F. Kennedy International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane JFK - DCA
2h 58m$912–2,512Fly Newark Liberty International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane EWR - DCA
3h 17m$923–1,734Bus via Washington DC
- Take the bus from New York Midtown to Washington DCbus FlixBus 2601
6h 10m$63–97
Elmhurst to Washington by train (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Elmhurst to Washington is to drive which costs $40 - $65 and takes 4h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Elmhurst to Washington is to fly which takes 1h 18m and costs $80 - $550.
No, there is no direct bus from Elmhurst to Washington station. However, there are services departing from Port Authority Bus Terminal and arriving at Union Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 16m.
No, there is no direct train from Elmhurst to Washington station. However, there are services departing from Woodside and arriving at Washington Union Station via Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 29m.
The distance between Elmhurst and Washington is 216 miles. The road distance is 233.5 miles.
The best way to get from Elmhurst to Washington without a car is to train which takes 3h 29m and costs $70 - $160.
It takes approximately 1h 18m to fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA), including transfers and time at the airport.
Elmhurst to Washington bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, depart from Port Authority Bus Terminal station.
Elmhurst to Washington train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, depart from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station.
The best way to get from Elmhurst to Washington is to fly which takes 1h 18m and costs $80 - $550. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $70 - $160 and takes 3h 29m, you could also bus, which costs $40 - $85 and takes 5h 16m.
What companies run services between Elmhurst, Queens County, NY, USA and Washington, DC, USA?
American Airlines and Delta fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) hourly. Alternatively, Amtrak Acela operates a train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Washington Union Station hourly. Tickets cost $50–750 and the journey takes 3h. Amtrak also services this route hourly.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Laguardia Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–370
Flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–440
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Laguardia Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–550
Flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–430
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Laguardia Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–550
Flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–430
- Website
- jetblue.com
Flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–430
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
- $70–150
- Website
- Amtrak
Subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 46 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 Port Authority Bus Terminal to Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $45–150
- Website
- Peter Pan
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $40–80
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from New York Midtown to Washington DC
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $40–70
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Phone
- +1 (718) 834-9214
- info@tripperbus.com
- Website
- GoToBus - Tripper Bus
Bus from New York Midtown to Washington DC
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $64–89
- Website
- GoToBus - Tripper Bus
- Website
- TripperBus
- Elite
- $85–89
- Standard
- $64–69
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Booking & Getting There
The quickest flight from Laguardia Airport Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport Airport is the direct flight which takes 1h 18m.
Elmhurst to Washington bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, arrive at Union Station.
Elmhurst to Washington train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, arrive at Washington Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Elmhurst to Washington is 234 miles. It takes approximately 4h 30m to drive from Elmhurst to Washington.
Delta and American Airlines offer flights from Laguardia Airport Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport Airport.
There are 1491+ hotels available in Washington.