There are 6 ways to get from Washington to Manhattan by train (Amtrak), bus, car, plane, or train
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 Stationtrain Acela
3h$120–190Drive 229.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Washington to Manhattancar 229.3 mi
4h 19m$42–61Bus
- Take the bus from Washington to New Yorkbus Ppb 8709 / ...
4h 25m$55–210Fly to Laguardia Airport
- Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Laguardia Airport (LGA)plane DCA - LGA
1h 49m$100–671Fly to John F. Kennedy International Airport
- Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)plane DCA - JFK
1h 52m$937–2,515Fly 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 1m$922–1,665
Washington to Manhattan by train (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Washington to Manhattan is to drive which costs $40 - $65 and takes 4h 19m.
The fastest way to get from Washington to Manhattan is to fly which takes 1h 49m and costs $100 - $700.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Washington and arriving at New York. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 25m.
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 every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h.
The distance between Washington and Manhattan is 224 miles. The road distance is 230.6 miles.
The best way to get from Washington to Manhattan without a car is to train which takes 3h and costs $120 - $190.
The train from Washington Union Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station takes 3h including transfers and departs every 30 minutes.
Washington to Manhattan bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, depart from Washington station.
Washington to Manhattan train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, depart from Washington Union Station.
The best way to get from Washington to Manhattan is to train which takes 3h and costs $120 - $190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $55 - $210 and takes 4h 25m, you could also fly, which costs $100 - $700 and takes 1h 49m.
What companies run services between Washington, DC, USA and Manhattan, NY, USA?
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. Alternatively, Peter Pan Bus Lines operates a bus from Washington to New York hourly. Tickets cost $55–95 and the journey takes 4h 25m. Two other operators also service this route.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Newark Liberty International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–400
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Laguardia Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–700
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- 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
- jetblue.com
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- 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
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
Train from Newark Airport Railroad Station to New York Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 26 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $16–20
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adult Airport
- $16–20
- 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
- Phone
- +1 202-332-2691
- info@bestbus.com
- Website
- BestBus
Bus from Washington to New York
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $35–55
- Website
- BestBus
- Adult
- $35–55
- Phone
- +1-844-800-6828
- pr@ourbus.com
- Website
- OurBus
Bus from Washington to New York
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $85–210
- Website
- OurBus
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Booking & Getting There
Washington to Manhattan bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, arrive at New York station.
Washington to Manhattan train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, arrive at Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Washington to Manhattan is 231 miles. It takes approximately 4h 19m to drive from Washington to Manhattan.
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