There are 11 ways to get from Washington to Vails Gate by train (Amtrak), bus, car, plane, train, bus (Greyhound), or subway
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Train
best- Take the train from Washington Union Station to Newark Penn Stationtrain Acela
- Take the train from Secaucus Lower Level to Salisbury Mills-Cornwalltrain Mnbnp
5h 12m$81–181Drive 271.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Washington to Vails Gatecar 271.6 mi
5h 16m$50–72Bus
- Take the bus from Washington to New Yorkbus Ppb 8709 / ...
- Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Vails Gate Junctionbus ShortLine Hudson
6h 54m$79–160Fly Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Laguardia Airport, bus
- Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Laguardia Airport (LGA)plane DCA - LGA
- Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Vails Gate Junctionbus
4h 24m$110–685Train, bus
- Take the train from Washington Union Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain Acela
- Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Vails Gate Junctionbus ShortLine Hudson
5h 40m$75–168Bus via Washington Union Station
- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus Greyhound US0310 / ...
- Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Vails Gate Junctionbus ShortLine Hudson
7h 4m$53–107Fly Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport, bus
- Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)plane DCA - JFK
- Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Vails Gate Junctionbus
4h 31m$951–1,588Fly Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Newark Liberty International Airport, bus
- Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)plane DCA - EWR
- Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Vails Gate Junctionbus
4h 44m$935–1,625Subway to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly to Laguardia Airport, bus
- Take the subway from Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platformsubway
- Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Laguardia Airport (LGA)plane IAD - LGA
- Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Vails Gate Junctionbus
6h 23m$79–461Subway to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly to Newark Liberty International Airport, bus
- Take the subway from Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platformsubway
- Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)plane IAD - EWR
- Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Vails Gate Junctionbus
6h 29m$587–1,566Fly Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Westchester County Airport, bus
- Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Westchester County Airport (HPN)plane DCA - HPN
- Take the bus from White Plains, Ny to Newburghbus
6h 23m$106–622
Washington to Vails Gate by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Washington to Vails Gate is to drive which costs $45 - $75 and takes 5h 16m.
The fastest way to get from Washington to Vails Gate is to fly and bus which takes 4h 24m and costs $110 - $700.
No, there is no direct bus from Washington to Vails Gate. However, there are services departing from Washington and arriving at Vails Gate Junction via Port Authority Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 54m.
No, there is no direct train from Washington station to Vails Gate. However, there are services departing from Washington Union Station and arriving at Salisbury Mills-Cornwall via Newark Penn Station and Secaucus Lower Level. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 12m.
The distance between Washington and Vails Gate is 273 miles. The road distance is 273.2 miles.
The best way to get from Washington to Vails Gate without a car is to train which takes 5h 12m and costs $80 - $190.
It takes approximately 5h 12m to get from Washington to Vails Gate, including transfers.
Washington to Vails Gate bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, depart from Washington station.
Washington to Vails Gate train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, depart from Washington Union Station.
The best way to get from Washington to Vails Gate is to train which takes 5h 12m and costs $80 - $190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $75 - $160 and takes 6h 54m.
What companies run services between Washington, DC, USA and Vails Gate, NY, USA?
You can take a train from Washington Union Station to Vails Gate via Newark Penn Station, Secaucus Lower Level, and Salisbury Mills-Cornwall in around 5h 12m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Washington to Vails Gate Junction via New York and Port Authority Bus Terminal in around 6h 54m.
- 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
Flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Laguardia Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–420
Flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Newark Liberty International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–250
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Washington Union Station to Newark Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 42m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $45–700
- Schedules at
- Amtrak Acela
- Website
- Amtrak
- Business Class
- $45–480
- First Class
- $190–700
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
- Phone
- 1-800-343-9999
- Website
- Peter Pan
Bus from Washington to New York
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $65–130
- Website
- Peter Pan
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More Questions & Answers
Washington to Vails Gate bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, arrive at New York station.
Washington to Vails Gate train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, arrive at Newark Penn Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Washington to Vails Gate is 273 miles. It takes approximately 5h 16m to drive from Washington to Vails Gate.
There are 128+ hotels available in Vails Gate.




