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

The cheapest way to get from New York to Washington is to bus which costs $5 - $200 and takes 4h 30m.

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

The fastest way to get from New York to Washington is to train which takes 2h 54m and costs $27 - $490.

Is there a direct bus between New York and Washington?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from New York Midtown and arriving at Washington Union Station station. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 30m.

Is there a direct train between New York and Washington?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from New York Penn Station station and arriving at Washington Union Station station. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 54m.

How far is it from New York to Washington?

The distance between New York and Washington is 226 miles. The road distance is 228.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from New York to Washington without a car is to train which takes 2h 54m and costs $27 - $490.

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

The train from New York Penn Station to Washington Union Station takes 2h 54m including transfers and departs every 30 minutes.

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

New York to Washington bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from New York Midtown station.

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

New York to Washington train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, depart from New York Penn Station.

Train or bus from New York to Washington?

The best way to get from New York to Washington is to train which takes 2h 54m and costs $27 - $490. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $5 - $200 and takes 4h 30m.

Where does the New York to Washington bus arrive?

New York to Washington bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Washington Union Station.

Where does the New York to Washington train arrive?

New York to Washington train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, arrive at Washington Union Station.

Can I drive from New York to Washington?

Yes, the driving distance between New York to Washington is 229 miles. It takes approximately 4h 4m to drive from New York to Washington.

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

Book your New York to Washington train tickets online with Omio.

How do I get a bus ticket from New York to Washington?

Book your New York to Washington bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Washington?

There are 1395+ hotels available in Washington. Prices start at $59<span style='font-size: 9px;'> USD</span> per night.

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

There are 10 ways to get from New York to Washington by train, bus, night train, car, plane, or subway

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2rio's travel planner.

1. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Washington Union StationAcela
best
Train
2h 54m
$27–490
1. Take the bus from New York Midtown to Washington Union StationFlixBus 2601 / ...
cheapest
Bus
4h 30m
$5–200
1. Take the night train from New York Penn Station to Washington Union StationNortheast Regional
Night train
3h 22m
$30–220
1. Drive from New York to Washington227.2 mi
Drive 227.2 mi
4h 4m
$42–60
1. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Newark Airport Railroad Station
2. Fly from Newark (EWR) to Reagan Washington (DCA)EWR - DCA
Train to Newark, fly to Reagan Washington
3h 3m
$110–478
1. Take the subway from W 4 St-Wash Sq to Jackson Hts-Roosevelt Av
2. Fly from New York La Guardia (LGA) to Reagan Washington (DCA)LGA - DCA
Subway to New York La Guardia, fly to Reagan Washington
3h 17m
$97–343
1. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Jamaica
2. Fly from New York JFK (JFK) to Reagan Washington (DCA)JFK - DCA
Train to New York JFK, fly to Reagan Washington
3h 12m
$95–284
1. Fly from Newark (EWR) to Washington Dulles (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
Fly Newark to Washington Dulles, subway
3h 44m
$126–441
1. Fly from New York La Guardia (LGA) to Washington Dulles (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
Fly New York La Guardia to Washington Dulles, subway
4h 3m
$178–516
1. Take the train from Grand Central Terminal to White Plains
2. Fly from White Plains (HPN) to Reagan Washington (DCA)HPN - DCA
Train to White Plains, fly to Reagan Washington
4h 54m
$193–391

New York to Washington by train

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 224.3 mi
Duration: 2h 54m

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

Amtrak Acela operates a train from New York Penn Station to Washington Union Station hourly. Tickets cost $50–490 and the journey takes 2h 54m. Two other operators also service this route. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from New York Midtown to Washington Union Station hourly. Tickets cost $20–75 and the journey takes 4h 30m. Eight other operators also service this route.

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