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

The cheapest way to get from Washington, DC to Manhattan is to bus which costs $20 - $85 and takes 4h 25m.

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

The fastest way to get from Washington, DC to Manhattan is to train which takes 2h 55m and costs $30 - $750.

Is there a direct bus between Washington, DC and Manhattan?

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

Is there a direct train between Washington, DC and Manhattan?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Washington Union Station station and arriving at Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station station. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 55m.

How far is it from Washington, DC to Manhattan?

The distance between Washington, DC and Manhattan is 224 miles. The road distance is 229.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Washington, DC to Manhattan without a car is to train which takes 2h 55m and costs $30 - $750.

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

The train from Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station takes 2h 55m including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Washington, DC to Manhattan bus from?

Washington, DC to Manhattan bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, depart from Union Station.

Where do I catch the Washington, DC to Manhattan train from?

Washington, DC to Manhattan train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, depart from Washington Union Station.

Train, bus or fly from Washington, DC to Manhattan?

The best way to get from Washington, DC to Manhattan is to train which takes 2h 55m and costs $30 - $750. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $20 - $85 and takes 4h 25m, you could also fly, which costs $90 - $600 and takes 3h 14m.

Where does the Washington, DC to Manhattan bus arrive?

Washington, DC to Manhattan bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, arrive at Port Authority Bus Terminal station.

Where does the Washington, DC to Manhattan train arrive?

Washington, DC to Manhattan train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, arrive at Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station.

Can I drive from Washington, DC to Manhattan?

Yes, the driving distance between Washington, DC to Manhattan is 229 miles. It takes approximately 4h 15m to drive from Washington, DC to Manhattan.

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

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

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Where can I stay near Manhattan?

There are 3737+ hotels available in Manhattan.

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

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

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Train (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the train from Washington Union Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn StationAcela
2h 55m
$30–750
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Union Station to Port Authority Bus TerminalWashington
4h 25m
$20–85
Drive 228.1 mi
1. Drive from Washington, DC to Manhattan228.1 mi
4h 15m
$42–61
Fly Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Laguardia Airport, subway
1. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Laguardia Airport (LGA)DCA - LGA
2. Take the subway from Jackson Hts-Roosevelt Av to Lexington Av/63 St
3h 19m
$77–500
Fly Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport
1. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)DCA - JFK
3h 14m
$92–575
Fly Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Newark Liberty International Airport, train
1. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)DCA - EWR
2. Take the train from Newark Airport Railroad Station to New York Penn Station
3h 26m
$89–485
Subway to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly to Newark Liberty International Airport
1. Take the subway from Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform
2. Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)IAD - EWR
4h 3m
$224–489
Subway to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly to Laguardia Airport
1. Take the subway from Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform
2. Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Laguardia Airport (LGA)IAD - LGA
4h 8m
$237–814
Fly Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Westchester County Airport, train
1. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Westchester County Airport (HPN)DCA - HPN
2. Take the train from White Plains to 125th Street - Harlem
5h 12m
$125–774

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Distance: 222.7 mi
Duration: 2h 55m

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

Amtrak Acela operates a train from Washington Union Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station every 2 hours. Tickets cost $50–750 and the journey takes 2h 55m. Two other operators also service this route. Alternatively, Peter Pan Bus Lines operates a bus from Union Station to Port Authority Bus Terminal hourly. Tickets cost $35–70 and the journey takes 4h 25m. Two other operators also service this route.

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Train from Washington Union Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station

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Train from White Plains to 125th Street - Harlem

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