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

The cheapest way to get from Washington, DC to Times Square is to bus which costs $20 - $90 and takes 4h 30m.

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

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

Is there a direct bus between Washington, DC and Times Square?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Washington Union Station station and arriving at New York Midtown. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 30m.

Is there a direct train between Washington, DC and Times Square?

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 Times Square?

The distance between Washington, DC and Times Square is 224 miles. The road distance is 227.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Washington, DC to Times Square 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 Times Square?

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 Times Square bus from?

Washington, DC to Times Square bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Washington Union Station.

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

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

Train, bus or fly from Washington, DC to Times Square?

The best way to get from Washington, DC to Times Square is to train which takes 2h 55m and costs $30 - $750. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $20 - $90 and takes 4h 30m, you could also fly, which costs $85 - $550 and takes 3h 10m.

Where does the Washington, DC to Times Square bus arrive?

Washington, DC to Times Square bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at New York Midtown station.

Where does the Washington, DC to Times Square train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Washington, DC to Times Square?

Yes, the driving distance between Washington, DC to Times Square is 227 miles. It takes approximately 4h 10m to drive from Washington, DC to Times Square.

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

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

Book your Washington, DC to Times Square bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Times Square?

There are 3712+ hotels available in Times Square.

Washington, DC to Times Square - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 10 ways to get from Washington, DC to Times Square by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, plane, subway, bus, 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 Washington Union Station to New York MidtownFlixBus N2605 / ...
4h 30m
$20–90
Drive 225.8 mi
1. Drive from Washington, DC to Times Square225.8 mi
4h 10m
$42–60
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 42 St-Bryant Park
3h 18m
$77–470
Bus via Dupont Cir, Washington DC
1. Take the bus from Dupont Cir, Washington DC to New York Penn StationWashington DC
6h 4m
$52–83
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 10m
$87–516
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 30m
$84–465
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 7m
$237–664
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 Grand Central Terminal
5h 26m
$126–775

Washington, DC to Times Square by train (Amtrak)

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Distance: 222.7 mi
Duration: 2h 55m

What companies run services between Washington, DC, USA and Times Square, 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, Flixbus USA operates a bus from Washington Union Station to New York Midtown hourly. Tickets cost $30–70 and the journey takes 4h 30m. Four 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 Washington Union Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station

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

Subway from Jackson Hts-Roosevelt Av to 42 St-Bryant Park

Train from Newark Airport Railroad Station to New York Penn Station

Subway from Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform

Train from White Plains to Grand Central Terminal

Bus from Washington Union Station to New York Midtown

Bus from Washington Union Station to New York Midtown

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