There are 7 ways to get from Washington to Elmhurst by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to Laguardia Airport
best- Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Laguardia Airport (LGA)plane DCA - LGA
1h 5m$95–700Drive 232.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Washington to Elmhurstcar 232.1 mi
4h 27m$43–62Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Washington Union Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain Acela
3h 19m$126–194Bus (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to New York Midtownbus FlixBus 2601 / ...
5h 4m$47–71Fly 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$935–1,254Fly to Newark Liberty International Airport
- Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)plane DCA - EWR
2h 33m$940–1,354Bus via Grand Av-Newtown
- Take the bus from Washington to New Yorkbus Ppb 8709 / ...
5h 8m$58–98
Washington to Elmhurst by train (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Washington to Elmhurst is to drive which costs $40 - $65 and takes 4h 27m.
The fastest way to get from Washington to Elmhurst is to fly which takes 1h 5m and costs $95 - $700.
No, there is no direct bus from Washington station to Elmhurst. However, there are services departing from Washington Union Station and arriving at New York Midtown via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 4m.
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 19m.
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 19m and costs $120 - $200.
It takes approximately 1h 5m to fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Laguardia Airport (LGA), including transfers and time at the airport.
Washington to Elmhurst bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Washington Union Station.
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 5m and costs $95 - $700. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $120 - $200 and takes 3h 19m, you could also bus, which costs $45 - $75 and takes 5h 4m.
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 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–700
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–370
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Laguardia Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–700
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–370
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Newark Liberty International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- 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
- $50–370
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
- $120–190
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Washington Union Station to New York Midtown
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $40–65
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Phone
- 1-800-343-9999
- Website
- Peter Pan
Bus from Washington to New York
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $55–95
- Website
- Peter Pan
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Booking & Getting There
The quickest flight from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport Airport to Laguardia Airport Airport is the direct flight which takes 1h 5m.
Washington to Elmhurst bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at New York Midtown station.
Washington to Elmhurst train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, arrive at Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Washington to Elmhurst is 233 miles. It takes approximately 4h 27m 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 3549+ hotels available in Elmhurst.