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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 $151.
Distance: 203 miles (328 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
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$78 Average price | $41 Average price Cheapest | $232 Average price | $108 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 8m Average total duration 3h 38m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 30m Average total duration 4h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 33m Average total duration Fastest 2h 33m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 3h 49m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.8kg CO2 emissions | 1.0 - 2.0kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Washington, DC to New York, NY:
A bus is $37 (€30) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Washington, DC to New York, NY costing on average $78 (€63).
A bus is $191 (€153) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Washington, DC to New York, NY costing on average $232 (€186).
Other travel options to New York, NY take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 38m.
Bus takes on average 4h 0m.
Travel optionsfrom Washington, DC to New York, NY
How to get from Washington, DC to New York, NY by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
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.
JP Comfort Travel 3858970 14090736:00 PM4h30Washington, 19th St SE (Stadium-Armory Station)10:30 PMNew York, 11th Avenue / West 36th Street$271One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- JP Comfort Travel 3858970 14090736:00 PM4h30Washington, 19th St SE (Stadium-Armory Station)10:30 PMNew York, 11th Avenue / West 36th Street$271One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- AA47546:00 AM1h08Ronald Reagan National Airport7:08 AMLaGuardia Airport$2131One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 66 Northeast Regional10:00 PM7h11Washington Union Station, Washington, DC5:11 AMPenn Station, New York, NY$991One-way0 transfers
- 198 Northeast Regional9:15 PM3h30Washington Union Station, Washington, DC12:45 AMPenn Station, New York, NY$1831One-way0 transfers
2126 NextGen Acela6:13 PM2h55Washington Union Station, Washington, DC9:08 PMPenn Station, New York, NY$2121One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus9:00 AM4h15Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station1:15 PMNew York, W 34th St / 12th Ave, NY$401One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus4:55 PM4h35Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station9:30 PMNew York, 3rd Ave / 38th St (Brooklyn), NY$401One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus10:15 AM4h35Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station2:50 PMNew York, 3rd Ave / 38th St (Brooklyn), NY$401One-way0 transfers
B618886:00 AM1h17Ronald Reagan National Airport7:17 AMJohn F. Kennedy International Airport$2131One-way0 transfers
AA13347:45 PM1h21Ronald Reagan National Airport9:06 PMLaGuardia Airport$2131One-way0 transfers- AA6292:30 PM1h21Ronald Reagan National Airport3:51 PMLaGuardia Airport$2131One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Washington, DC to New York, NY:
A bus is $37 (€30) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Washington, DC to New York, NY costing on average $78 (€63).
A bus is $191 (€153) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Washington, DC to New York, NY costing on average $232 (€186).
Other travel options to New York, NY take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 38m.
Bus takes on average 4h 0m.
- Around 61 buses per day.
- Around 34 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.
- 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..
- 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.
- Travel with Republic Airlines, American Airlines, United, JetBlue Airways to go to New York, NY by flight.
- 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.
- 19 direct flights per day with Republic Airlines, American Airlines, United, JetBlue Airways.
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