There are 8 ways to get from Washington to Purchase by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), 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 Westchester County Airport
best- Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Westchester County Airport (HPN)plane DCA - HPN
2h 49m$107–704Bus via New York
cheapest- Take the bus from Union Station to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus Washington
6h 55m$45–94Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Washington Union Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain Acela
5h 28m$46–728Drive 251.9 mi
- Drive from Washington to Purchasecar 251.9 mi
4h 44m$46–67Fly to Laguardia Airport, train
- Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Laguardia Airport (LGA)plane DCA - LGA
- Take the train from 125th Street - Harlem to White Plainstrain
4h 8m$86–521Fly to John F. Kennedy International Airport, train
- Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)plane DCA - JFK
- Take the train from Grand Central Terminal to White Plainstrain
4h 14m$99–544Fly 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 Grand Central Terminal to White Plainstrain
4h 38m$100–499Bus (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to White Plains Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2605
7h 8m$47–66
Washington to Purchase by train, subway, foot, and bus (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Washington to Purchase is to drive which costs $45 - $70 and takes 4h 44m.
The fastest way to get from Washington to Purchase is to fly which takes 2h 49m and costs $100 - $750.
No, there is no direct bus from Washington station to Purchase. However, there are services departing from Washington Union Station and arriving at Purchase St @ Anderson Hill Rd via White Plains Bus Terminal Lane B. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 8m.
The distance between Washington and Purchase is 244 miles. The road distance is 253.4 miles.
The best way to get from Washington to Purchase without a car is to train which takes 5h 28m and costs $45 - $750.
It takes approximately 2h 49m to get from Washington to Purchase, including transfers.
Washington to Purchase bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Washington Union Station.
The best way to get from Washington to Purchase is to fly which takes 2h 49m and costs $100 - $750. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $45 - $750 and takes 5h 28m, you could also bus via New York, which costs $45 - $95 and takes 6h 55m.
Washington to Purchase bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at White Plains Bus Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Washington to Purchase is 253 miles. It takes approximately 4h 44m to drive from Washington to Purchase.
What companies run services between Washington, DC, USA and Purchase, NY, USA?
American Airlines flies from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Westchester County Airport (HPN) 4 times a day. Alternatively, 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.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Westchester County Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–700
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Laguardia Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–500
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–550
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Laguardia Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–500
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–550
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Newark Liberty International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–450
- 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
- $70–550
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
- 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
- $30–360
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 877.690.5114
- Website
- mta.info
Train from 125th Street - Harlem to White Plains
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $8–14
- Website
- https://www.mta.info/agency/metro-north-railroad
- Schedules at
- https://www.mta.info/schedules
- Off-Peak
- $8–10
- Peak
- $12–14
Train from Grand Central Terminal to White Plains
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $9–15
- Website
- https://www.mta.info/agency/metro-north-railroad
- Schedules at
- https://www.mta.info/schedules
- Off-Peak
- $9–11
- Peak
- $13–15
- Phone
- 1-800-343-9999
- Website
- peterpanbus.com
Bus from Union Station to Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $35–70
- Website
- https://peterpanbus.com
- Adult
- $35–70
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Union Station to Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $30–70
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Washington Union Station to White Plains Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $40–65
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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