How to travel from Washington, DC to New York, NY

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Washington, DC to New York, NY

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Washington, DC to New York, NY among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $23. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 33m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $23, and a flight costs an average of $115.

Distance: 203 miles (328 km)

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Driving

$87

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$43

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$243

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$107

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4h 9m

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3h 39m

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2h 33m

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0.3 - 0.8kg

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1.0 - 2.0kg

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from Washington, DC to New York, NY is a bus with an average price of $43 (€35).

This is compared to other travel options from Washington, DC to New York, NY:

A bus is $44 (€36) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Washington, DC to New York, NY costing on average $87 (€70).

A bus is $200 (€162) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Washington, DC to New York, NY costing on average $243 (€196).

The fastest way to travel from Washington, DC to New York, NY is by flight with an average journey time of 2h 33m.

Other travel options to New York, NY take longer:

Train takes on average 3h 39m.

Bus takes on average 4h 2m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Washington, DC and New York, NY including taking a train, bus, and flight.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Washington, DC to New York, NY among Omio's users.

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from Washington, DC to New York, NY

How to get from Washington, DC to New York, NY by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

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The best way to travel from Washington, DC to New York, NY is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • OurBusJP Comfort Travel 3858970 1409073
    3:00 PM5h00
    Washington, 19th St SE (Stadium-Armory Station)
    8:00 PMNew York, 11th Avenue / West 36th Street
    $331One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • OurBusJP Comfort Travel 3858970 1409073
    3:00 PM5h00
    Washington, 19th St SE (Stadium-Armory Station)
    8:00 PMNew York, 11th Avenue / West 36th Street
    $331One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • Republic AirlinesAA4660
    10:30 PM1h14
    Ronald Reagan National Airport
    11:44 PMLaGuardia Airport
    $2201One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • Amtrak192 Northeast Regional
    7:12 PM3h26
    Washington Union Station, Washington, DC
    10:38 PMPenn Station, New York, NY
    $991One-way
    0 transfers
  • Amtrak198 Northeast Regional
    9:15 PM3h30
    Washington Union Station, Washington, DC
    12:45 AMPenn Station, New York, NY
    $991One-way
    0 transfers
  • Amtrak66 Northeast Regional
    10:00 PM7h11
    Washington Union Station, Washington, DC
    5:11 AMPenn Station, New York, NY
    $991One-way
    0 transfers
  • OurBusMOTOR COACH TOUR CORP DOT # 3321141 MC-1069628
    4:00 PM4h25
    Washington, 19th St SE (Stadium-Armory Station)
    8:25 PMNew York, 11th Avenue / West 36th Street
    $341One-way
    0 transfers
  • OurBusBethany Line Tours LLC 4468146 MC-1763100
    5:00 PM5h40
    Washington, 19th St SE (Stadium-Armory Station)
    10:40 PMNew York, 11th Avenue / West 36th Street
    $381One-way
    0 transfers
  • OurBusGunther Charters Inc #110308 MC-128577
    11:00 AM4h30
    Washington, 19th St SE (Stadium-Armory Station)
    3:30 PMNew York, 11th Avenue / West 36th Street
    $391One-way
    0 transfers
  • JetBlue AirwaysB6254
    6:00 AM1h17
    Ronald Reagan National Airport
    7:17 AMJohn F. Kennedy International Airport
    $2201One-way
    0 transfers
  • Republic AirlinesAA4393
    6:57 AM1h25
    Ronald Reagan National Airport
    8:22 AMLaGuardia Airport
    $2201One-way
    0 transfers
  • Republic AirlinesAA4551
    6:00 AM1h30
    Ronald Reagan National Airport
    7:30 AMJohn F. Kennedy International Airport
    $2201One-way
    0 transfers

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How to get from Washington, DC to New York City

The Best Way According to our Users

Whether it is for business or leisure, in order to travel from Washington, DC to New York City, 86,14% of our customers choose the train as their preferred mode of transportation. By traveling by train on this route, you can enjoy the comfort of spacious seats, spectacular views—and in some cases free Wi-Fi—in both second and first class. Our customers have decided that the train is the best way to get from Washington, DC to New York City and have chosen to enjoy this fast, safe and efficient way to arrive at their destination. Taking the train also avoids long lines or potential expenses for transfers to/from the station—especially since most main railway stations are located in the city center. Train companies in Europe vary from country to country, but most of them offer high-speed train routes, therefore when you add up at the end-to-end journey time, the train is often also the fastest way to get to your destination.

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FAQs: Travel from Washington, DC to New York, NY

Travel to New York, NY easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Washington, DC to New York, NY.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between Washington, DC and New York, NY including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Washington, DC to New York, NY is a bus with an average price of $43 (€35).

This is compared to other travel options from Washington, DC to New York, NY:

A bus is $44 (€36) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Washington, DC to New York, NY costing on average $87 (€70).

A bus is $200 (€162) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Washington, DC to New York, NY costing on average $243 (€196).

The fastest way to travel from Washington, DC to New York, NY is by flight with an average journey time of 2h 33m.

Other travel options to New York, NY take longer:

Train takes on average 3h 39m.

Bus takes on average 4h 2m.

The distance from Washington, DC to New York, NY is approximately 203 miles (328 km).
The average frequency per day from Washington, DC to New York, NY is:
  • Around 62 buses per day.
  • Around 37 flights per day.
  • Around 32 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Washington, DC and New York, NY as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Washington, DC to New York, NY:
  • Flights mostly depart from Ronald Reagan National Airport and arrive in Newark Liberty International Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Washington Union Station, Washington, DC and arrive in Penn Station, New York, NY.
  • Buses mostly depart from Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station and arrive in New York, W 31st St / 8th Ave..
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Washington, DC to New York, NY, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Republic Airlines, American Airlines, United, JetBlue Airways to go to New York, NY by flight.
  • Travel with FlixBus, Infobus, Greyhound, Peter Pan Bus Lines, Best Bus, Peter Pan Bus to go to New York, NY by bus.
  • Travel with Amtrak, Amtrak to go to New York, NY by train.
Yes, there are direct services available from Washington, DC to New York, NY with the following travel companies:
  • 20 direct flights per day with Republic Airlines, American Airlines, United, JetBlue Airways.
  • 55 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Infobus, Greyhound, Peter Pan Bus Lines, Best Bus, Peter Pan Bus.
  • 31 direct trains per day with Amtrak, Amtrak.
Omio customers who travel from Washington, DC to New York, NY often also extend their vacation to go to Boston, MA, Philadelphia, PA, Atlantic City, NJ, Niagara Falls, NY, Toronto, ON. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between New York, NY and these popular destinations at a great price.
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