How to travel from Washington to New York, United States of America

The distance between Washington and New York is around 218 miles (351km) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 2hrs.

11 routes found

We've found 11 different ways to get from Washington to New York by train, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Plane and Train

Fly from Reagan Washington (DCA) to New York La Guardia (LGA) then take the train to New York Penn Station.

  • Duration2hrs
  • Flight time1h 10m
  • Typical cost
    $250
Operated by

Multiple operators

6 similiar routes

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Train

Take the train to NY Moynihan Train Hall at Penn Station.

  • Duration2h 55m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    $120
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Bus

Take the bus to New York NY.

  • Duration4hrs
  • Departsevery 30 mins
  • Typical cost
    $35
Operated by

OurBus

+ 8 others

1 similiar route

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Drive

Drive to New York.

  • Duration4hrs
  • Distance226 miles (364km)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Washington and New York

There are several options for getting from Washington to New York by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around $1 and will take around 4h 60m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 2hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately $250.

The distance between Washington and New York is around 218 miles (351km). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 204 miles (328km)

It takes around 2h 55m to get from Washington and New York by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4hrs to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Washington to New York is to fly and then take the train which takes around 2hrs and will set you back approx $250.

The cheapest way to travel between Washington and New York, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around $1 for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Washington and New York. It typically takes around 2h 55m and departs hourly.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Washington and New York with no changeovers required. The train runs hourly and takes 2h 55m.

Amtrak Acela, Amtrak Northeast Regional and Amtrak run train services between Washington and New York. Trains depart hourly and will take around 2h 55m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Washington and New York. It typically takes around 4hrs and departs twice daily.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Washington and New York with no changeovers required. The bus runs twice daily and takes 4hrs.

OurBus and Eagle Bus run regular bus services between Washington and New York. Buses run twice daily and take around 4hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Washington to New York. We recommend that you fly from Reagan Washington (DCA) to New York La Guardia (LGA) then take the train to New York Penn Station. instead which will take 2hrs.

The closest major airport to New York is LaGuardia Airport (LGA) (LGA) which is approximately 13km (8 miles) from New York. Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) (EWR) and Teterboro Airport (TEB) (TEB) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Washington and New York. The distance is around 226 miles (364km) by road and it will take around 4hrs in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Washington to New York is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 55m and will usually cost around $120.

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Compare travel optionsbetween Washington and New York

Transport options from Washington to New York
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train + 6 similar
2hrs
$250
every 30 mins369km (230 miles)
Fly to Newark (EWR), Train2hrs
$265
every 30 mins351km (218 miles)
Train to Bwi Thurgood Marshall Airport Station, plane2h 10m
$180
hourly363km (225 miles)
Fly to New York JFK (JFK), Train2h 10m
$250
every 30 mins379km (236 miles)
Train and Plane2h 15m
$275
hourly373km (232 miles)
Fly to New York La Guardia (LGA), Train2h 35m
$250
hourly427km (265 miles)
Fly to White Plains (HPN), Train3h 5m
$335
every 4 hours445km (276 miles)
Train
2h 55m
$120
hourly358km (223 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
4hrs
$35
every 30 mins365km (227 miles)
Bus to New York City4h 60m
$1
every 4 hours368km (229 miles)
Drive
4hrs
$23
on demand364km (226 miles)

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Airports near New York

The following major airports near New York offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United States of America and internationally.

LGA
LaGuardia Airport (LGA)
International Airport
Distance
8 miles (13km) from New York
EWR
Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)
International Airport
Distance
9 miles (15km) from New York
TEB
Teterboro Airport (TEB)
Domestic Airport
Distance
10 miles (16km) from New York