There are 9 ways to get from Washington DC to Queens by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, plane, bus (Flixbus), subway, or train
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Washington Union Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain Acela
3h 58m$77–162Drive 230.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Washington DC to Queenscar 230.7 mi
4h 30m$43–61Bus
- Take the bus from Union Station to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus Washington
5h 52m$45–85Fly Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport
- Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)plane DCA - JFK
2h 48m$912–2,513Bus via Cross Bay Blvd/Pitkin Av (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to New York Midtownbus FlixBus 2601 / ...
7h$45–85Fly Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Laguardia Airport, subway
- Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Laguardia Airport (LGA)plane DCA - LGA
- Take the subway from Jackson Hts-Roosevelt Av to Briarwoodsubway
3h 14m$101–707Fly Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Newark Liberty International Airport, train
- Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)plane DCA - EWR
- Take the train from Newark Airport Railroad Station to New York Penn Stationtrain
- Take the train from New York Penn Station to Jamaicatrain
3h 52m$928–1,742Subway to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly to Laguardia 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 Laguardia Airport (LGA)plane IAD - LGA
3h 58m$60–406Subway to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly to John F. Kennedy 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 John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)plane IAD - JFK
3h 37m$961–1,212
Washington DC to Queens by foot, bus, and train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Washington DC to Queens is to drive which costs $40 - $65 and takes 4h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Washington DC to Queens is to fly which takes 2h 48m and costs $900 - $2,600.
No, there is no direct bus from Washington DC to Queens. However, there are services departing from 13 St NW+F St NW and arriving at Port Authority Bus Terminal via Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 52m.
No, there is no direct train from Washington DC station to Queens. However, there are services departing from Washington Union Station and arriving at Jamaica via New York Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 58m.
The distance between Washington DC and Queens is 238 miles. The road distance is 232 miles.
The best way to get from Washington DC to Queens without a car is to train which takes 3h 58m and costs $75 - $170.
It takes approximately 3h 58m to get from Washington DC to Queens, including transfers.
Washington DC to Queens bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, depart from Union Station.
Washington DC to Queens train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, depart from Washington Union Station.
The best way to get from Washington DC to Queens is to train which takes 3h 58m and costs $75 - $170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $45 - $85 and takes 5h 52m, you could also fly, which costs $900 - $2,600 and takes 2h 48m.
What companies run services between Washington DC, USA and Queens, NY, USA?
Amtrak Acela operates a train from Washington Union Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn 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 Union Station to Port Authority Bus Terminal hourly. Tickets cost $45–150 and the journey takes 4h 25m. Greyhound USA also services this route hourly.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Newark Liberty International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–390
Flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Laguardia Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–400
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–390
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Laguardia Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–700
Flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–240
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–390
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Laguardia Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–700
- Website
- jetblue.com
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–390
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
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
- $70–150
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- 877-690-5116
- Website
- MTA Homepage
Subway from Jackson Hts-Roosevelt Av to Briarwood
- Ave. Duration
- 12 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Schedules at
- MTA Schedules
- Website
- MTA Homepage
- Website
- MTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $3
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
Train from Newark Airport Railroad Station to New York Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $15–19
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adult Airport
- $15–19
- Phone
- +1-718-217-5477
- Website
- Long Island Rail Road
Train from New York Penn Station to Jamaica
- Ave. Duration
- 21 min
- Frequency
- Every 5 minutes
- Estimated price
- $5–10
- Website
- Long Island Rail Road
- Schedules at
- Long Island Rail Road Schedules
- Off-Peak
- $5–8
- Peak
- $6–10
Subway from McPherson Square, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 48 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
- 48 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
- 1-800-343-9999
- Website
- Peter Pan
Bus from Union Station to Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $45–150
- Website
- Peter Pan
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Union Station to Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $40–80
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Washington Union Station to New York Midtown
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $40–75
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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More Questions & Answers
Washington DC to Queens bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, arrive at Port Authority Bus Terminal station.
Washington DC to Queens train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, arrive at Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Washington DC to Queens is 232 miles. It takes approximately 4h 30m to drive from Washington DC to Queens.
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