There are 8 ways to get from Washington to Elmhurst by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, train, subway, or bus (Greyhound)
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Fly Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Laguardia Airport
best- Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Laguardia Airport (LGA)DCA - LGA
1h 14m$70–490Train (Amtrak)
cheapest- Take the train from Washington Union Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn StationAcela
3h 14m$34–713Bus (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to New York MidtownFlixBus 2601 / ...
4h 49m$35–70Drive 232.1 mi
- Drive from Washington to Elmhurst232.1 mi
4h 22m$43–62Fly 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)DCA - JFK
2h 15m$88–520Fly 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)DCA - EWR
- Take the train from Newark Airport Railroad Station to New York Penn Station
2h 24m$89–482Subway to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly to Laguardia Airport
- Take the subway from Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform
- Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Laguardia Airport (LGA)IAD - LGA
3h 10m$232–808Bus via Grand Av-Newtown
- Take the bus from Union Station to Port Authority Bus TerminalWashington
5h 8m$35–75
Washington to Elmhurst by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Washington to Elmhurst is to bus via Grand Av-Newtown which costs $30 - $75 and takes 5h 8m.
The fastest way to get from Washington to Elmhurst is to fly which takes 1h 14m and costs $70 - $490.
No, there is no direct train from Washington station to Elmhurst. However, there are services departing from Washington Union Station and arriving at Woodside via New York Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 14m.
The distance between Washington and Elmhurst is 216 miles. The road distance is 233.4 miles.
The best way to get from Washington to Elmhurst without a car is to train which takes 3h 14m and costs $30 - $750.
It takes approximately 1h 14m to fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Laguardia Airport (LGA), including transfers and time at the airport.
Washington to Elmhurst train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, depart from Washington Union Station.
The best way to get from Washington to Elmhurst is to fly which takes 1h 14m and costs $70 - $490. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $30 - $750 and takes 3h 14m, you could also bus, which costs $35 - $70 and takes 4h 49m.
The quickest flight from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport Airport to Laguardia Airport Airport is the direct flight which takes 1h 14m.
Washington to Elmhurst train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, arrive at Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station.
What companies run services between Washington, DC, USA and Elmhurst, Queens County, NY, USA?
American Airlines and Delta fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Laguardia Airport (LGA) hourly. Alternatively, 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.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Newark Liberty International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–450
Flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Laguardia Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–270
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Laguardia Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–490
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–550
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Laguardia Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–490
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–550
- Website
- jetblue.com
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–550
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Washington Union Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $50–750
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/acela-train
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Business Class
- $50–490
- First Class
- $200–750
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Northeast Regional
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Washington Union Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 26m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $30–300
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/northeast-regional-train
- Coach
- $30–300
- Business Class
- $95–350
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Washington Union Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 27m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40–430
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- njtransit.com
Train from Newark Airport Railroad Station to New York Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $15–19
- Website
- https://www.njtransit.com/
- Schedules at
- https://www.njtransit.com/bus-to
- Adult Airport
- $15–19
- Phone
- +1 202 466 3876
- Website
- wmata.com
Subway from Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–8
- Website
- https://www.wmata.com
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $2–3
- standard fare 5 a.m - 9:30 p.m.
- $5–8
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Washington Union Station to New York Midtown
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $30–65
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- 1-800-343-9999
- Website
- peterpanbus.com
Bus from Union Station to Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $35–70
- Website
- https://peterpanbus.com
- Adult
- $35–70
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Union Station to Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $30–75
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Washington to Elmhurst is 233 miles. It takes approximately 4h 22m to drive from Washington to Elmhurst.
Delta and American Airlines offer flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport Airport to Laguardia Airport Airport.
There are 2706+ hotels available in Elmhurst.