There are 7 ways to get from Washington to Harlem by plane, train (Amtrak), bus, car, train, or bus (Flixbus)
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 56m$97–657Bus via New York Midtown (Flixbus)
cheapest- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to New York Midtownbus FlixBus 2601 / ...
5h 10m$42–66Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Washington Union Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain Acela
3h 19m$66–140Bus
- Take the bus from Washington to New Yorkbus Ppb 8709 / ...
4h 44m$60–125Drive 231.5 mi
- Drive from Washington to Harlemcar 231.5 mi
4h 23m$43–61Fly 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 8m$942–1,562Fly 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 21m$924–1,593
Washington to Harlem by train and subway (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Washington to Harlem is to bus via New York Midtown which costs $40 - $70 and takes 5h 10m.
The fastest way to get from Washington to Harlem is to fly which takes 1h 56m and costs $95 - $700.
No, there is no direct bus from Washington to Harlem. However, there are services departing from Washington and arriving at New York via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 44m.
No, there is no direct train from Washington station to Harlem. However, there are services departing from Washington Union Station and arriving at 125 St via 34 St-Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 19m.
The distance between Washington and Harlem is 223 miles. The road distance is 232.8 miles.
The best way to get from Washington to Harlem without a car is to train which takes 3h 19m and costs $65 - $140.
It takes approximately 1h 56m to get from Washington to Harlem, including transfers.
Washington to Harlem bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, depart from Washington station.
Washington to Harlem train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, depart from Washington Union Station.
The best way to get from Washington to Harlem is to fly which takes 1h 56m and costs $95 - $700. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $65 - $140 and takes 3h 19m, you could also bus, which costs $55 - $130 and takes 4h 44m.
What companies run services between Washington, DC, USA and Harlem, 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 34m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–400
- 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 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–400
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Newark Liberty International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–390
- Website
- jetblue.com
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–400
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
- $60–140
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
Train from Newark Airport Railroad Station to New York Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $15–19
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adult Airport
- $15–19
- Phone
- 1-800-343-9999
- Website
- Peter Pan
Bus from Washington to New York
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $55–130
- Website
- Peter Pan
- 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
- $35–65
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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Booking & Getting There
Washington to Harlem bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, arrive at New York station.
Washington to Harlem train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, arrive at Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Washington to Harlem is 233 miles. It takes approximately 4h 23m to drive from Washington to Harlem.
There are 3715+ hotels available in Harlem.