There are 10 ways to get from Times Square to Washington DC by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, bus, plane, subway, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Washington Union Stationtrain Acela
3h 21m$63–136Bus (Greyhound)
cheapest- Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Washington Union Stationbus Greyhound US0670 / ...
4h 51m$41–75Drive 227.5 mi
- Drive from Times Square to Washington DCcar 227.5 mi
4h 18m$42–60Bus to Newark Liberty International Airport, fly to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Terminal Bbus
- Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane EWR - DCA
3h 37m$928–1,669Bus via Franklin Square+Bay A
- Take the bus from New York to Washingtonbus Ppb 8629 / ...
4h 57m$68–127Line 7 subway to Laguardia Airport, fly to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Take the subway from 42 St-Times Square to Flushing-Main Stsubway
- Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane LGA - DCA
3h 57m$89–615Fly John F. Kennedy International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane JFK - DCA
3h 35m$917–1,622Bus to Newark Liberty International Airport, fly to Washington Dulles International Airport, subway
- Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Terminal Bbus
- Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane EWR - IAD
- Take the subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to McPherson Square, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platformsubway
4h 4m$577–1,568Fly Laguardia Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport, subway
- Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane LGA - IAD
- Take the subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to McPherson Square, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platformsubway
4h 33m$63–424Train to Westchester County Airport, fly to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Take the train from Grand Central Terminal to White Plainstrain
- Fly from Westchester County Airport (HPN) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane HPN - DCA
5h 20m$115–771
Times Square to Washington DC by train, subway, and foot (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Times Square to Washington DC is to bus which costs $40 - $75 and takes 4h 51m.
The fastest way to get from Times Square to Washington DC is to train which takes 3h 21m and costs $60 - $140.
No, there is no direct bus from Times Square to Washington DC station. However, there are services departing from Port Authority Bus Terminal and arriving at Washington Union Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 51m.
No, there is no direct train from Times Square station to Washington DC. However, there are services departing from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station and arriving at Metro Center, Red Line Track 2 Platform via Union Station, Red Line Center Platform. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 21m.
The distance between Times Square and Washington DC is 226 miles. The road distance is 228.8 miles.
The best way to get from Times Square to Washington DC without a car is to train which takes 3h 21m and costs $60 - $140.
It takes approximately 3h 21m to get from Times Square to Washington DC, including transfers.
Times Square to Washington DC bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Port Authority Bus Terminal station.
Times Square to Washington DC train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, depart from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station.
The best way to get from Times Square to Washington DC is to train which takes 3h 21m and costs $60 - $140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $40 - $75 and takes 4h 51m, you could also fly, which costs $900 - $1,700 and takes 3h 35m.
What companies run services between Times Square, 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, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Washington Union Station every 2 hours. Tickets cost $35–75 and the journey takes 4h 30m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–460
Flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–320
Flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport via Richmond
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–360
Flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport via Pittsburgh
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–390
Flights from Laguardia Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–410
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $50–750
- Schedules at
- Amtrak Acela
- Website
- Amtrak
- Business Class
- $50–490
- First Class
- $200–750
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $35–75
- Website
- Greyhound
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More Questions & Answers
Times Square to Washington DC bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Washington Union Station.
Times Square to Washington DC train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, arrive at Washington Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Times Square to Washington DC is 229 miles. It takes approximately 4h 18m to drive from Times Square to Washington DC.
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