There are 7 ways to get from Washington to Elmhurst by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, train, or bus (Greyhound)
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Fly to Laguardia Airport
best- Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Laguardia Airport (LGA)plane DCA - LGA
1h 11m$90–650Bus (Flixbus)
cheapest- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to New York Midtownbus FlixBus 2601 / ...
5h 5m$40–66Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Washington Union Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain Acela
3h 20m$71–145Drive 232.4 mi
- Drive from Washington to Elmhurstcar 232.4 mi
4h 26m$43–62Fly 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 13m$68–398Fly 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
2h 24m$79–425Bus via Grand Av-Newtown
- Take the bus from Union Station to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus Washington
5h 8m$44–80
Washington to Elmhurst by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Washington to Elmhurst is to bus which costs $40 - $70 and takes 5h 5m.
The fastest way to get from Washington to Elmhurst is to fly which takes 1h 11m and costs $90 - $650.
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 20m.
The distance between Washington and Elmhurst is 216 miles. The road distance is 233.7 miles.
The best way to get from Washington to Elmhurst without a car is to train which takes 3h 20m and costs $70 - $150.
It takes approximately 1h 11m 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 11m and costs $90 - $650. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $70 - $150 and takes 3h 20m, you could also bus, which costs $40 - $70 and takes 5h 5m.
The quickest flight from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport Airport to Laguardia Airport Airport is the direct flight which takes 1h 11m.
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 hourly. Tickets cost $50–750 and the journey takes 3h. Amtrak also services this route hourly.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Laguardia Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–650
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–390
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Laguardia Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–650
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–390
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Newark Liberty International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–400
- Website
- jetblue.com
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–390
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
- 3h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- 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
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
- 4h 7m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $65–140
- 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
- 26 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $15–19
- Website
- https://www.njtransit.com
- Website
- https://njtworldcup.com/
- Adult Airport
- $15–19
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Washington Union Station to New York Midtown
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $35–65
- 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
- $45–130
- Website
- https://peterpanbus.com
- 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
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $40–80
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Washington to Elmhurst is 234 miles. It takes approximately 4h 26m to drive from Washington to Elmhurst.
American Airlines and Delta offer flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport Airport to Laguardia Airport Airport.
There are 3664+ hotels available in Elmhurst.