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

There are 3 options to travel between New York, NY and Washington, DC including taking a train, bus, and flight.

The cheapest way to travel from New York, NY to Washington, DC is a bus with an average price of $33.

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

A bus is $61 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from New York, NY to Washington, DC costing on average $93.

A bus is $171 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from New York, NY to Washington, DC costing on average $204.

The fastest way to travel from New York, NY to Washington, DC is by train with an average journey time of 4h 19m.

Other travel options to Washington, DC take longer:

Bus takes on average 4h 37m.

Flight takes on average 5h 1m.

The distance from New York, NY to Washington, DC is approximately 203 miles (328 km).

The average frequency per day from New York, NY to Washington, DC is:

• Around 66 buses per day.
• Around 46 flights per day.
• Around 34 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between New York, NY and Washington, DC 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 New York, NY to Washington, DC:

• Flights mostly depart from Newark Liberty International Airport and arrive in Ronald Reagan National Airport.
• Trains mostly depart from Penn Station, New York, NY and arrive in Washington Union Station, Washington, DC.
• Buses mostly depart from New York, W 31st St / 8th Ave. and arrive in Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station.

If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from New York, NY to Washington, DC, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:

• Travel with FlixBus, Infobus, Peter Pan Bus Lines, Greyhound, CoachRun, Washington Deluxe, Best Bus, CoachRun to go to Washington, DC by bus.
• Travel with Amtrak, Amtrak to go to Washington, DC by train.
• Travel with Republic Airlines, United, American Airlines, JetBlue Airways to go to Washington, DC by flight.

Yes, there are direct services available from New York, NY to Washington, DC with the following travel companies:

• 56 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Infobus, Peter Pan Bus Lines, Greyhound, CoachRun, Washington Deluxe, Best Bus.
• 33 direct trains per day with Amtrak, Amtrak.
• 23 direct flights per day with Republic Airlines, United, American Airlines.

Omio customers who travel from New York, NY to Washington, DC often also extend their vacation to go to Philadelphia, PA, Newark, NJ, Boston, MA, Baltimore, MD, Jersey City, NJ. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Washington, DC and these popular destinations at a great price.

Most travelers need at least three days in Washington, DC to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.

In Washington, DC, you can discover the National Gallery of Art, stroll through the historic Georgetown neighborhood, visit the world's largest library at the Library of Congress, explore the vibrant Eastern Market, and enjoy a performance at the Kennedy Center. Key sights include the National Mall, the White House, the United States Capitol, the Smithsonian Institution, and the Lincoln Memorial.

To explore Washington, DC's main attractions such as the National Mall, museums, and monuments, a stay of three to four days is recommended.