There are 11 ways to get from Washington DC to Plattsburgh by plane, car, train (Amtrak), bus, subway, train, or bus (Greyhound)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Burlington International Airport, drive
best- Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Burlington International Airport (BTV)plane DCA - BTV
- Drive from Burlington-Airport-BTV to Plattsburghcar
4h 56m$126–724Subway to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly to Burlington International Airport, drive
cheapest- Take the subway from McPherson Square, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platformsubway
- Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Burlington International Airport (BTV)plane IAD - BTV
- Drive from Burlington-Airport-BTV to Plattsburghcar
5h 18m$85–463Train via Albany (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Washington Union Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain
- Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Stationtrain
- Take the train from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station to Plattsburgh Amtrak Stationtrain
12h 16m$287–462Bus
- Take the bus from Washington to New Yorkbus Ppb 8709 / ...
- Take the bus from New York to Plattsburghbus Adt A278 / ...
12h 58m$102–302Drive 515.1 mi
- Drive from Washington DC to Plattsburghcar 515.1 mi
9h 32m$94–136Subway to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly to Plattsburg International Airport
- Take the subway from McPherson Square, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platformsubway
- Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Plattsburg International Airport (PBG)plane IAD - PBG
5h 11m$152–603Fly Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport, bus
- Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL)plane DCA - YUL
- Take the bus from Longueuil to Plattsburghbus
7h 42m$479–1,553Train to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, fly to Burlington International Airport, drive
- Take the train from Washington Union Station to BWI Thurgood Marshalltrain
- Fly from Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI) to Burlington International Airport (BTV)plane BWI - BTV
- Drive from Burlington-Airport-BTV to Plattsburghcar
5h 25m$207–1,872Subway to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly to Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport, bus
- Take the subway from McPherson Square, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platformsubway
- Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL)plane IAD - YUL
- Take the bus from Longueuil to Plattsburghbus
8h 5m$208–652Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Washington Union Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain Acela
- Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Plattsburgh Amtrak Stationtrain Adirondack
12h 20m$292–462Bus via Saratoga Springs
- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus
- Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Saratoga Springs Train Stationbus
- Take the bus from Saratoga Springs to Plattsburghbus
14h 27m$107–212
Washington DC to Plattsburgh by foot, subway, and train (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Washington DC to Plattsburgh is to drive which costs $90 - $140 and takes 9h 32m.
The fastest way to get from Washington DC to Plattsburgh is to fly and drive which takes 4h 56m and costs $120 - $750.
No, there is no direct bus from Washington DC to Plattsburgh. However, there are services departing from H St NW+Madison Pl NW and arriving at Plattsburgh via Washington and New York. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 58m.
No, there is no direct train from Washington DC to Plattsburgh station. However, there are services departing from Metro Center, Red Line Track 1 Platform and arriving at Plattsburgh Amtrak Station via Washington Union Station, Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station and Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 16m.
The distance between Washington DC and Plattsburgh is 523 miles. The road distance is 518.1 miles.
The best way to get from Washington DC to Plattsburgh without a car is to train via Albany which takes 12h 16m and costs $280 - $470.
It takes approximately 4h 56m to get from Washington DC to Plattsburgh, including transfers.
Washington DC to Plattsburgh bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, depart from Washington station.
Washington DC to Plattsburgh train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, depart from Washington Union Station.
The best way to get from Washington DC to Plattsburgh is to train via Albany which takes 12h 16m and costs $280 - $470. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $100 - $310 and takes 12h 58m.
What companies run services between Washington DC, USA and Plattsburgh, NY, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Washington DC to Plattsburgh Amtrak Station via Metro Center, Red Line Track 1 Platform, Union Station, Red Line Center Platform, Washington Union Station, Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station, and Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station in around 12h 16m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Washington DC to Plattsburgh via H St NW+Madison Pl NW, H St NE+Union Station Garage, Washington, and New York in around 12h 58m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Burlington International Airport via Newark
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 8m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $110–700
Flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Burlington International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–440
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–550
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport via Newark
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 7m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $95–600
Flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–360
- Website
- aircanada.com
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–550
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport via Toronto
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–600
Flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–360
Flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport via Ottawa
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–370
Flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport via Toronto
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 51m
- When
- Thursday
- Estimated price
- $70–390
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Burlington International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 46m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–700
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport via Philadelphia
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–550
- Website
- contouraviation.com
Flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Plattsburg International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–600
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Burlington International Airport via New York La Guardia
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $110–700
- Website
- flybreeze.com
Flights from Baltimore-Washington International Airport to Burlington International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $190–1,300
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Washington Union Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $50–750
- Schedules at
- Amtrak Acela
- Website
- Amtrak
- Business Class
- $50–490
- First Class
- $200–750
Train from Washington Union Station to BWI Thurgood Marshall
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $6–550
- Schedules at
- Amtrak Acela
- Website
- Amtrak
- Business Class
- $6–440
- First Class
- $100–550
Train from Washington Union Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn 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 Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Washington Union Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 7m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $120–190
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 31m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $75–120
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station to Plattsburgh Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 14m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $90–150
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Washington Union Station to BWI Thurgood Marshall
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $16–26
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Washington Union Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 7m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $120–190
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Plattsburgh Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 44m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $170–270
- Website
- Amtrak
Subway from McPherson Square, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $2–3
Subway from McPherson Square, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $2–3
Subway from McPherson Square, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $2–3
- Phone
- 1-866-743-3682
- Website
- Maryland Transit
Train from Washington Union Station to BWI Thurgood Marshall
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–9
- Website
- Maryland Transit
- Standard Fare
- $2–9
- Phone
- 1-800-343-9999
- Website
- Peter Pan
Bus from Washington to New York
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $55–100
- Website
- Peter Pan
- Phone
- +1 800-858-8555
- Website
- Trailways
Bus from New York to Plattsburgh
- Saver
- $45–190
- Flexible
- $85–200
Bus from Longueuil to Plattsburgh
- Saver
- $17–35
- Flexible
- $34–38
Bus from Longueuil to Plattsburgh
- Saver
- $17–35
- Flexible
- $34–38
Bus from Saratoga Springs to Plattsburgh
- Saver
- $25–75
- Flexible
- $50–80
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Washington Union Station to Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $45–75
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Saratoga Springs Train Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–55
- Website
- Greyhound
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Booking & Getting There
Washington DC to Plattsburgh bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, arrive at New York station.
Washington DC to Plattsburgh train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, arrive at Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Washington DC to Plattsburgh is 518 miles. It takes approximately 9h 32m to drive from Washington DC to Plattsburgh.
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