There are 10 ways to get from Washington to Elmira by train, bus, car, plane or subway
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Train, bus
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Take the train from Washington Union Station to New York Penn Station
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Take the bus from New York, NY to Binghamton, NY
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Take the bus from Binghamton, NY to Elmira, NY
Cheapest
Bus
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Take the bus from Washington, DC to Binghamton, NY
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Take the bus from Binghamton, NY to Elmira, NY
Bus via New York
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Take the bus from Union Station, Washington, DC to Port Authority Bus Terminal, New York, NY
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Take the bus from New York, Ny to Binghamton, Ny
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Take the bus from Binghamton, NY to Elmira, NY
Drive
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Drive from Washington to Elmira
Train to Baltimore, fly to Buffalo, bus
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Take the train from Washington Union Station to Bwi Thurgood Marshall Airport Station
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Fly from Baltimore (BWI) to Buffalo (BUF)
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Take the bus from Buffalo, NY to Elmira, NY
Fly Reagan Washington to Rochester, bus
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Fly from Reagan Washington (DCA) to Rochester (ROC)
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Take the bus from Airport & Terminal Lower Level to Macvittie Union
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Take the bus from Geneseo, NY to Elmira, NY
Fly Reagan Washington to Syracuse, bus
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Fly from Reagan Washington (DCA) to Syracuse (SYR)
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Take the bus from Syracuse Airport, NY to Binghamton, NY
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Take the bus from Binghamton, NY to Elmira, NY
Train to Baltimore, fly to Rochester, bus
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Take the train from Washington Union Station to Bwi Thurgood Marshall Airport Station
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Fly from Baltimore (BWI) to Rochester (ROC)
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Take the bus from Airport & Terminal Lower Level to Macvittie Union
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Take the bus from Geneseo, NY to Elmira, NY
Train to Baltimore, fly to Syracuse, bus
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Take the train from Washington Union Station to Bwi Thurgood Marshall Airport Station
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Fly from Baltimore (BWI) to Syracuse (SYR)
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Take the bus from Syracuse Airport, NY to Binghamton, NY
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Take the bus from Binghamton, NY to Elmira, NY
Subway to Washington Dulles, fly to Syracuse, bus
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Take the subway from Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform
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Fly from Washington Dulles (IAD) to Syracuse (SYR)
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Take the bus from Syracuse Airport, NY to Binghamton, NY
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Take the bus from Binghamton, NY to Elmira, NY
Questions & Answers
The most affordable way to get from Washington to Elmira is to drive, which costs $50 - $75 and takes 5h 34m.
The quickest way to get from Washington to Elmira is to drive which costs $50 - $75 and takes 5h 34m.
No, there is no direct bus from Washington station to Elmira. However, there are services departing from Union Station, Washington, DC and arriving at Elmira, NY via New York, Ny and Binghamton, NY. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 4m.
The distance between Washington and Elmira is 222 miles. The road distance is 276.7 miles.
The best way to get from Washington to Elmira without a car is to train and bus which takes 9h 20m and costs $70 - $320.
It takes approximately 9h 20m to get from Washington to Elmira, including transfers.
Washington to Elmira bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, depart from Union Station, Washington, DC.
The quickest flight from Baltimore Airport to Buffalo Airport is the direct flight which takes 1h 10m.
Washington to Elmira bus services, operated by OurBus, arrive at Elmira, NY station.
Yes, the driving distance between Washington to Elmira is 277 miles. It takes approximately 5h 34m to drive from Washington to Elmira.
- Distance: 222.3 miles
- Duration: 9h 20m
What companies run services between Washington, DC, USA and Elmira, NY, USA?
You can take a bus from Washington to Elmira via Port Authority Bus Terminal, New York, NY, New York, Ny, Binghamton, Ny, and Binghamton, NY in around 11h 4m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Baltimore to Buffalo
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65 - $220
Flights from Baltimore to Rochester
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60 - $200
Flights from Baltimore to Syracuse
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65 - $210
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Reagan Washington to Rochester
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120 - $480
Flights from Reagan Washington to Rochester via Philadelphia
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 44m
- When
- Wednesday, Thursday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $130 - $480
Flights from Reagan Washington to Syracuse
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130 - $490
Flights from Reagan Washington to Syracuse via Philadelphia
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $130 - $500
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Reagan Washington to Rochester via New York La Guardia
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 41m
- When
- Monday to Friday
- Estimated price
- $110 - $450
Flights from Reagan Washington to Syracuse via New York La Guardia
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 32m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $110 - $450
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Washington Dulles to Syracuse
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110 - $460
Amtrak is a rail service that connects the US and three Canadian provinces. Covering 21,000 route miles (34,000km) Amtrak operates more than 300 trains daily. These medium and long distance intercity services operate at speeds of up to 240km/h, to more than 500 destinations. Founded in 1971, it is based in Washington, D.C. and offers four classes of travel: First Class, Sleeper, Business and Coach. Ticket fares are divided into five subclasses: Saver, Value, Flexible, Business and Premium. Amtrak trains are known for their wide seats, plug-in power, big windows and storage capabilities.
Rome2rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Washington Union Station to New York Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 49m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $35 - $250
- Website
- Amtrak Acela
- Business Seat - Child 2-12
- $35 - $130
- Business Seat - Seniors and Active Military
- $65 - $230
- Business Seat - Adult
- $70 - $250
- First Class - Child 2-12
- $100 - $200
- First Class - Senior Citizens and Active Military
- $190 - $350
- First Class - Adult
- $210 - $380
Train from Washington Union Station to Bwi Thurgood Marshall Airport Station
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $15 - $80
- Website
- Amtrak Acela
- Business Seat - Child 2-12
- $15 - $40
- Business Seat - Seniors and Active Military
- $26 - $75
- Business Seat - Adult
- $29 - $80
- First Class - Child 2-12
- $50 - $85
- First Class - Senior Citizens and Active Military
- $95 - $150
- First Class - Adult
- $100 - $160
Amtrak’s Northeast Regional train service serves the US’ busy northeast corridor from Virginia to Massachusetts; major stops include Boston, Providence, New York City, Philadelphia, Washington DC and Baltimore. Amenities include Wi-Fi, a quiet car, cafe and business-class seating, and travelling with a small dog or cat is permitted. Book at least 14 days in advance for a cheaper Saver Fare.
Rome2rio's guide to Amtrak Northeast Regional
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-523-6590
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Washington Union Station to New York Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $20 - $130
- Website
- amtrak.com
- Child 2-12 with paid adult
- $20 - $65
- Reserved Coach Seat
- $35 - $130
- Business Class Seat
- $65 - $170
Train from Washington Union Station to Bwi Thurgood Marshall Airport Station
- Ave. Duration
- 26 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $12 - $70
- Website
- amtrak.com
- Child 2-12 with paid adult
- $12 - $40
- Reserved Coach Seat
- $24 - $70
- Business Class Seat
- $35 - $95
Amtrak is a rail service that connects the US and three Canadian provinces. Covering 21,000 route miles (34,000km) Amtrak operates more than 300 trains daily. These medium and long distance intercity services operate at speeds of up to 240km/h, to more than 500 destinations. Founded in 1971, it is based in Washington, D.C. and offers four classes of travel: First Class, Sleeper, Business and Coach. Ticket fares are divided into five subclasses: Saver, Value, Flexible, Business and Premium. Amtrak trains are known for their wide seats, plug-in power, big windows and storage capabilities.
Rome2rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Washington Union Station to New York Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 53m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35 - $55
- Website
- Amtrak
- Coach Seat
- $35 - $55
- Premium
- $210 - $290
- Flexi Coach Seat
- $65 - $100
- Business Seat
- $65 - $95
Train from Washington Union Station to Bwi Thurgood Marshall Airport Station
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $22 - $35
- Website
- Amtrak
- Coach Seat
- $22 - $35
- Premium
- $180 - $250
- Flexi Coach Seat
- $30 - $50
- Business Seat
- $28 - $40
- Phone
- 202-637-7000
- 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
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2 - $6
- Website
- Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority
- Senior / Disabled
- $2 - $4
- Standard Fare
- $3 - $6
- Phone
- +1 844-800-6828
- pr@ourbus.com
- Website
- ourbus.com
Bus from New York, NY to Binghamton, NY
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $26 - $35
- Book at
- ourbus.com
Bus from Binghamton, NY to Elmira, NY
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $26 - $35
- Book at
- ourbus.com
Bus from Washington, DC to Binghamton, NY
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 50m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $26 - $35
- Book at
- ourbus.com
Bus from Buffalo, NY to Elmira, NY
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $26 - $35
- Book at
- ourbus.com
Bus from Geneseo, NY to Elmira, NY
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $26 - $35
- Book at
- ourbus.com
Bus from Syracuse Airport, NY to Binghamton, NY
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $26 - $35
- Book at
- ourbus.com
- Phone
- 1-800-343-9999
- Website
- peterpanbus.com
Bus from Union Station, Washington, DC to Port Authority Bus Terminal, New York, NY
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $40 - $60
- Website
- peterpanbus.com
Greyhound is a leading bus company based in Dallas, Texas, serving over 3800 destinations across North America, Mexico and Canada. Greyhound carries around 18 million passengers a year who travel 5.4 billion miles (8.6 billion km) a year on their fleet of around 1700 vehicles. For travel flexibility, you can board or get off a Greyhound bus at official Greyhound stations, partner stations and curbside stops. There are around 230 Greyhound stations across the US where you can both catch your bus and buy tickets, that are also available on the official website and via the mobile app.
Rome2rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100/1-800-231-2222
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Washington DC to New York
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 40m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $29 - $40
- Website
- greyhound.com
- Economy
- $29 - $40
- Flexible
- $50 - $75
Bus from New York to Binghamton
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $24 - $35
- Website
- greyhound.com
- Economy
- $24 - $35
- Flexible
- $45 - $65
- Phone
- +1 800-858-8555
- Website
- trailways.com
Bus from New York, Ny to Binghamton, Ny
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $45 - $65
- Schedules at
- trailways.com
- Phone
- +1 (866) 912-6224
- shortline@coachusa.com
- Website
- coachusa.com
Bus from New York, NY - Port Authority Bus Terminal to Binghamton, NY
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $18 - $55
- Schedules at
- web.coachusa.com
- Child (0-14)
- $18 - $27
- Seniors 62+ and Special Needs
- $28 - $45
- Adults 15-61
- $35 - $55
- Phone
- +1 585-288-1700
- Website
- myrts.com
Bus from Airport & Terminal Lower Level to Macvittie Union
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $1 - $7
- Schedules at
- myrts.com
Amtrak is a rail service that connects the US and three Canadian provinces. Covering 21,000 route miles (34,000km) Amtrak operates more than 300 trains daily. These medium and long distance intercity services operate at speeds of up to 240km/h, to more than 500 destinations. Founded in 1971, it is based in Washington, D.C. and offers four classes of travel: First Class, Sleeper, Business and Coach. Ticket fares are divided into five subclasses: Saver, Value, Flexible, Business and Premium. Amtrak trains are known for their wide seats, plug-in power, big windows and storage capabilities.
Rome2rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Geneseo Amtrak Bus Stop to Elmira Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- Amtrak
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