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

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

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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 Acela
    3h 57m
    $72–152

  2. Bus via Pennsylvania Av SE+L'Enfant Sq SE

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from New York, NY - 201 West x 37th St to Washington, DC - 2305 Pennsylvania Avebus bus New York
    6h 27m
    $28–60

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Union Stationbus bus New York
    5h 51m
    $45–86

  4. Drive 233.1 mi

    1. Drive from Queens to Washington DCcar car 233.1 mi
    4h 29m
    $43–62

  5. Fly John F. Kennedy International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport

    1. Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane plane JFK - DCA
    3h 7m
    $76–463

  6. Subway, bus to Laguardia Airport, fly to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport

    1. Take the subway from Briarwood to 63 Dr-Rego Parksubway subway
    2. Take the bus from Junction Blvd/Queens Blvd to Laguardia Rd/94 Stbus bus
    3. Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane plane LGA - DCA
    3h 46m
    $92–614

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

    1. Take the train from Jamaica to New York Penn Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Newark Airport Railroad Stationtrain train
    3. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane plane EWR - DCA
    3h 50m
    $92–501

  8. Fly John F. Kennedy International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport, subway

    1. Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane plane JFK - 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 47m
    $46–257

  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 26m
    $52–338

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

    1. Take the train from Grand Central Terminal to White Plainstrain train
    2. Fly from Westchester County Airport (HPN) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane plane HPN - DCA
    5h 50m
    $114–681

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

Calendar274Weekly Services
Duration3h 57mAverage Duration
Ticket$72Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 236.2 mi
  • Duration: 3h 57m

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

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. Alternatively, Peter Pan Bus Lines operates a bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Union Station hourly. Tickets cost $45–130 and the journey takes 4h 25m. Greyhound USA also services this route every 2 hours.

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