There are 6 ways to get from Washington to George Washington Bridge by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), plane, train, subway, or bus (Greyhound)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Washington Union Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn StationAcela
3h 23m$34–710Bus (Greyhound)
cheapest- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to New YorkGreyhound US0235
5h 25m$30–65Bus via New York Midtown (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to New York MidtownFlixBus 2601 / ...
5h 4m$35–69Fly Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport, train, line 1 subway
- Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)DCA - JFK
- Take the train from Jamaica to New York Penn Station
- Take the subway from 34 St-Penn Station to 168 St-Washington Hts
2h 17m$90–508Fly Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Newark Liberty International Airport, train, line 1 subway
- 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
- Take the subway from 34 St-Penn Station to 168 St-Washington Hts
2h 37m$87–453Subway to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly to Newark Liberty International 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 Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)IAD - EWR
4h 17m$225–489
Washington to George Washington Bridge by train and subway (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Washington to George Washington Bridge is to bus which costs $30 - $65 and takes 5h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Washington to George Washington Bridge is to fly and train and line 1 subway which takes 2h 17m and costs $90 - $550.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Washington Union Station station and arriving at New York. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5h 25m.
No, there is no direct train from Washington station to George Washington Bridge. However, there are services departing from Washington Union Station and arriving at 168 St-Washington Hts via 34 St-Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 23m.
The distance between Washington and George Washington Bridge is 231 miles.
The best way to get from Washington to George Washington Bridge without a car is to train which takes 3h 23m and costs $30 - $750.
It takes approximately 3h 23m to get from Washington to George Washington Bridge, including transfers.
Washington to George Washington Bridge bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Washington Union Station.
Washington to George Washington Bridge train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, depart from Washington Union Station.
The best way to get from Washington to George Washington Bridge is to train which takes 3h 23m and costs $30 - $750. Alternatively, you can bus via New York Midtown, which costs $35 - $70 and takes 5h 4m.
What companies run services between Washington, DC, USA and George Washington Bridge, NJ, 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.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Newark Liberty International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–430
Flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Newark Liberty International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–240
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–490
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–490
- 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
- $70–490
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
- $40–460
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1-718-217-5477
- Website
- mta.info
Train from Jamaica to New York Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 18 min
- Frequency
- Every 5 minutes
- Estimated price
- $4–10
- Website
- https://www.mta.info/agency/long-island-rail-road
- Schedules at
- https://www.mta.info/agency/long-island-rail-road/timetables
- Off-Peak
- $4–7
- Peak
- $5–10
- Phone
- 877-690-5116
- Website
- mta.info
Subway from 34 St-Penn Station to 168 St-Washington Hts
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Schedules at
- https://www.mta.info/schedules
- Website
- https://www.mta.info
- Adult
- $3
- 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
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $30–70
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Washington Union Station to New York
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–65
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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Washington to George Washington Bridge bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at New York station.
Washington to George Washington Bridge train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, arrive at Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station.
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