What is the cheapest way to get from Washington to Grand Central Terminal?

The cheapest way to get from Washington to Grand Central Terminal is to bus which costs $30 - $70 and takes 4h 41m.

What is the fastest way to get from Washington to Grand Central Terminal?

The fastest way to get from Washington to Grand Central Terminal is to fly which takes 3h 7m and costs $90 - $650.

Is there a direct bus between Washington and Grand Central Terminal?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Union Station station and arriving at Port Authority Bus Terminal. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 25m.

Is there a direct train between Washington and Grand Central Terminal?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Washington Union Station station and arriving at Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station station. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 55m.

How far is it from Washington to Grand Central Terminal?

The distance between Washington and Grand Central Terminal is 225 miles. The road distance is 228.6 miles.

How do I travel from Washington to Grand Central Terminal without a car?

The best way to get from Washington to Grand Central Terminal without a car is to train which takes 3h 20m and costs $30 - $750.

How long does it take to get from Washington to Grand Central Terminal?

The train from Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station takes 2h 55m including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Washington to Grand Central Terminal bus from?

Washington to Grand Central Terminal bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, depart from Union Station.

Where do I catch the Washington to Grand Central Terminal train from?

Washington to Grand Central Terminal train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, depart from Washington Union Station.

Train, bus or fly from Washington to Grand Central Terminal?

The best way to get from Washington to Grand Central Terminal is to train which takes 3h 20m and costs $30 - $750. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $30 - $70 and takes 4h 41m, you could also fly, which costs $90 - $650 and takes 3h 7m.

Where does the Washington to Grand Central Terminal bus arrive?

Washington to Grand Central Terminal bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, arrive at Port Authority Bus Terminal station.

Where does the Washington to Grand Central Terminal train arrive?

Washington to Grand Central Terminal train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, arrive at Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station.

Can I drive from Washington to Grand Central Terminal?

Yes, the driving distance between Washington to Grand Central Terminal is 229 miles. It takes approximately 4h 12m to drive from Washington to Grand Central Terminal.

How do I get a bus ticket from Washington to Grand Central Terminal?

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Where can I stay near Grand Central Terminal?

There are 3521+ hotels available in Grand Central Terminal.

Washington to Grand Central Terminal - 10 ways to travel via train, bus

There are 10 ways to get from Washington to Grand Central Terminal by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, plane, subway, bus, or train

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Train (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the train from Washington Union Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn StationAcela
3h 20m
$30–750
Bus via Washington, DC
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Washington, DC to New York, NYOurBus
4h 56m
$20–85
Bus
1. Take the bus from Union Station to Port Authority Bus TerminalWashington
4h 41m
$30–70
Drive 227.2 mi
1. Drive from Washington to Grand Central Terminal227.2 mi
4h 12m
$42–60
Fly Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Laguardia Airport, line 7 subway
1. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Laguardia Airport (LGA)DCA - LGA
2. Take the subway from 74 St-Broadway to Grand Central-42 St
3h 10m
Fly Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport
1. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)DCA - JFK
3h 7m
$90–621
Subway to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly to Laguardia Airport
1. Take the subway from Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform
2. Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Laguardia Airport (LGA)IAD - LGA
3h 54m
$202–478
Fly Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Newark Liberty International Airport, train
1. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)DCA - EWR
2. Take the train from Newark Airport Railroad Station to New York Penn Station
3h 44m
$92–622
Subway to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly to Newark Liberty International Airport
1. Take the subway from Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform
2. Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)IAD - EWR
4h 14m
$187–457
Fly Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Westchester County Airport, train
1. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Westchester County Airport (HPN)DCA - HPN
2. Take the train from White Plains to Grand Central Terminal
5h 13m
$144–971

Washington to Grand Central Terminal by bus and foot

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What companies run services between Washington, DC, USA and Grand Central Terminal, NY, 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, Peter Pan Bus Lines operates a bus from Union Station to Port Authority Bus Terminal hourly. Tickets cost $35–70 and the journey takes 4h 25m. Greyhound USA also services this route every 2 hours.

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