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How to get fromManhattan to Washington DCby train (Amtrak), bus, car, plane, bus (Greyhound), train or subway

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

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Washington Union Stationtrain train Northeast Regional
    3h 56m
    $63–136

  2. Drive 229.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Manhattan to Washington DCcar car 229.7 mi
    4h 20m
    $42–61

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from New York Penn Station to Dupont Cir, Washington DCbus bus Brooklyn / ...
    4h 25m
    $49–79

  4. 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 bus
    2. Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane plane LGA - DCA
    3h 19m
    $80–561

  5. Bus via Union Station

    1. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Union Stationbus bus New York
    4h 46m
    $47–89

  6. 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 train
    2. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane plane EWR - DCA
    3h 25m
    $82–491

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

    1. Take the train from Grand Central Terminal to Jamaicatrain train
    2. Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane plane JFK - DCA
    3h 30m
    $76–472

  8. 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 plane EWR - IAD
    2. Take the subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to McPherson Square, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platformsubway subway
    3h 55m
    $252–585

  9. Fly Laguardia Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport, subway

    1. Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane plane LGA - IAD
    2. Take the subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to McPherson Square, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platformsubway subway
    4h
    $315–565

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

    1. Take the train from 125th Street - Harlem to White Plainstrain train
    2. Fly from Westchester County Airport (HPN) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane plane HPN - DCA
    5h 10m
    $104–721

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

Calendar254Weekly Services
Duration3h 56mAverage Duration
Ticket$63Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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, Washington Deluxe operates a bus from New York Penn Station to Dupont Cir, Washington DC 4 times a week. Tickets cost $49–79 and the journey takes 4h.

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