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

The cheapest way to get from Manhattan to Washington is to bus which costs $30 - $80 and takes 4h 25m.

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

The fastest way to get from Manhattan to Washington is to train and fly which takes 2h 46m and costs $95 - $650.

Is there a direct bus between Manhattan and Washington?

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

Is there a direct train between Manhattan and Washington?

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 Manhattan to Washington?

The distance between Manhattan and Washington is 226 miles. The road distance is 231.1 miles.

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

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

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

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 Manhattan to Washington bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Manhattan to Washington train from?

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

Train or bus from Manhattan to Washington?

The best way to get from Manhattan to Washington is to train which takes 3h 35m and costs $30 - $750. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $30 - $80 and takes 4h 25m.

Where does the Manhattan to Washington bus arrive?

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

Where does the Manhattan to Washington train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Manhattan to Washington?

Yes, the driving distance between Manhattan to Washington is 231 miles. It takes approximately 4h 19m to drive from Manhattan to Washington.

How do I get a train ticket from Manhattan to Washington?

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

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Where can I stay near Washington?

There are 1255+ hotels available in Washington.

Manhattan to Washington - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 9 ways to get from Manhattan to Washington by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, bus, plane, train, or subway

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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
3h 35m
$30–750
Bus
1. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Union Stationbus New York
4h 25m
$30–80
Drive 229.7 mi
1. Drive from Manhattan to Washingtoncar 229.7 mi
4h 19m
$42–61
Bus to Laguardia Airport, fly to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
1. Take the bus from E 125 St/Lexington Av to Laguardia Rd/94 Stbus
2. Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane LGA - DCA
2h 53m
$98–707
Train to John F. Kennedy International Airport, fly to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
1. Take the train from Grand Central Terminal to Jamaicatrain
2. Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane JFK - DCA
2h 46m
$99–618
Train to Newark Liberty International Airport, fly to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
1. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Newark Airport Railroad Stationtrain
2. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane EWR - DCA
3h
$100–627
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
3h 44m
$225–1,115
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
3h 46m
$222–475
Train to Westchester County Airport, fly to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
1. Take the train from 125th Street - Harlem to White Plainstrain
2. Fly from Westchester County Airport (HPN) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane HPN - DCA
4h 45m
$112–767

Manhattan to Washington by train (Amtrak)

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Distance: 224.3 mi
Duration: 3h 35m

What companies run services between 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, 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. Two other operators also service this route.

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There are 9 ways to get from Manhattan to Washington by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, bus, plane, train, or subway

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Drive 229.7 mi

Bus to Laguardia Airport, fly to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport

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

Train to Newark Liberty International Airport, fly to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport

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Fly Newark Liberty International 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 Manhattan, NY, USA and Washington, DC, USA?

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

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Flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport

Flights from Laguardia Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport

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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

Train from Grand Central Terminal to Jamaica

Train from New York Penn Station to Newark Airport Railroad Station

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

Train from 125th Street - Harlem to White Plains

Bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Union Station

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