What is the cheapest way to get from Lower Manhattan to Washington?

The cheapest way to get from Lower Manhattan to Washington is to bus via Port Authority Bus Terminal which costs $30 - $75 and takes 5h 4m.

What is the fastest way to get from Lower Manhattan to Washington?

The fastest way to get from Lower Manhattan to Washington is to subway and fly which takes 3h 12m and costs $90 - $600.

Is there a direct bus between Lower Manhattan and Washington?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from New York City Chinatown and arriving at Washington Union Station station. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5h.

Is there a direct train between Lower Manhattan and Washington?

No, there is no direct train from Lower Manhattan to Washington station. However, there are services departing from Prince St and arriving at Washington Union Station via Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 13m.

How far is it from Lower Manhattan to Washington?

The distance between Lower Manhattan and Washington is 228 miles. The road distance is 227 miles.

How do I travel from Lower Manhattan to Washington without a car?

The best way to get from Lower Manhattan to Washington without a car is to train which takes 4h 13m and costs $30 - $800.

How long does it take to get from Lower Manhattan to Washington?

It takes approximately 4h 13m to get from Lower Manhattan to Washington, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lower Manhattan to Washington bus from?

Lower Manhattan to Washington bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from New York City Chinatown station.

Where do I catch the Lower Manhattan to Washington train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Lower Manhattan to Washington?

The best way to get from Lower Manhattan to Washington is to train which takes 4h 13m and costs $30 - $800. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $30 - $80 and takes 5h, you could also fly, which costs $95 - $600 and takes 3h 27m.

Where does the Lower Manhattan to Washington bus arrive?

Lower Manhattan to Washington bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Washington Union Station.

Where does the Lower Manhattan to Washington train arrive?

Lower Manhattan to Washington train services, operated by Amtrak Northeast Regional, arrive at Washington Union Station.

Can I drive from Lower Manhattan to Washington?

Yes, the driving distance between Lower Manhattan to Washington is 227 miles. It takes approximately 4h 11m to drive from Lower Manhattan to Washington.

How do I get a bus ticket from Lower Manhattan to Washington?

Book your Lower Manhattan to Washington bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Washington?

There are 1651+ hotels available in Washington.

Lower Manhattan to Washington - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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

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Train (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Washington Union Stationtrain Northeast Regional
4h 13m
$33–753
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from New York City Chinatown to Washington Union Stationbus FlixBus 2601 / ...
5h
$30–80
Drive 225.7 mi
1. Drive from Lower Manhattan to Washingtoncar 225.7 mi
4h 11m
$42–60
Subway to John F. Kennedy International Airport, fly to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
1. Take the subway from Bowery to Sutphin Blvd-Archer Av-JFK Airportsubway
2. Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane JFK - DCA
3h 12m
$92–562
Bus via Port Authority Bus Terminal
1. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Union Stationbus New York
5h 4m
$33–73
Line 6 subway, bus to Laguardia Airport, fly to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
1. Take the subway from Spring St to 125th Streetsubway
2. Take the bus from E 125 St/Lexington Av to Laguardia Rd/94 Stbus
3. Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane LGA - DCA
3h 24m
$95–660
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)plane EWR - DCA
3h 27m
$98–581
Fly Laguardia Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport, subway
1. Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane LGA - IAD
2. Take the subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platformsubway
4h 16m
$227–1,118
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)plane EWR - IAD
2. Take the subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platformsubway
4h 12m
$225–489
Train to Westchester County Airport, fly to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
1. Take the train from Grand Central Terminal to White Plainstrain
2. Fly from Westchester County Airport (HPN) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane HPN - DCA
5h 14m
$115–721

Lower Manhattan to Washington by subway, foot, and train (Amtrak)

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Distance: 226.6 mi
Duration: 4h 13m

What companies run services between Lower Manhattan, 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, Flixbus USA operates a bus from New York City Chinatown to Washington Union Station every 4 hours. Tickets cost $30–60 and the journey takes 5h. Washington Deluxe also services this route 3 times a week.

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

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Drive 225.7 mi

Subway to John F. Kennedy International Airport, fly to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport

Bus via Port Authority Bus Terminal

Line 6 subway, bus to Laguardia Airport, fly to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport

Fly Newark Liberty International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport

Fly Laguardia Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport, subway

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

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

Lower Manhattan to Washington by subway, foot, and train (Amtrak)

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What companies run services between Lower Manhattan, NY, USA and Washington, DC, USA?

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

Flights from Laguardia Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport

Flights from Newark Liberty International 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 Bowery to Sutphin Blvd-Archer Av-JFK Airport

Subway from Spring St 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 New York City Chinatown to Washington Union Station

Bus from New York City Chinatown to Washington Union Station

Bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Union Station

Bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Union Station

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

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