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Compare train, bus, and flight for New York, NY to Washington, DC
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from New York, NY to Washington, DC among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €39 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 57m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.3kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €39, while a flight costs an average of €382.
Distance: 203 miles (328 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
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€129 Average price | €39 Average price Cheapest | €382 Average price | €60 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 57m Average total duration Fastest 3h 27m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 29m Average total duration 4h 59m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 26m Average total duration 3h 26m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 3h 53m 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 New York, NY to Washington, DC:
A bus is €91 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from New York, NY to Washington, DC costing on average €129.
A bus is €343 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from New York, NY to Washington, DC costing on average €382.
Other travel options to Washington, DC take longer:
Flight takes on average 5h 26m.
Bus takes on average 5h 29m.
You'll arrive about 26m sooner (3h 27m by train vs 3h 53m by car). Tickets start at around €129 compared to roughly €60 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
Travel optionsfrom New York, NY to Washington, DC
How to get from New York, NY to Washington, DC by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from New York, NY to Washington, DC is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- FlixBus3:45 PM5h25New York, W 31st St / 8th Ave.9:10 PMWashington, Columbus Circle, Union Station€321One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus3:45 PM5h25New York, W 31st St / 8th Ave.9:10 PMWashington, Columbus Circle, Union Station€321One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- UA13666:00 AM1h19Newark Liberty International Airport7:19 AMDulles International Airport€3171One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 1103 Northeast Regional9:01 AM3h25Penn Station, New York, NY12:26 PMWashington Union Station, Washington, DC€2451One-way0 transfers
- 1109 Northeast Regional5:35 AM3h27Penn Station, New York, NY9:02 AMWashington Union Station, Washington, DC€2451One-way0 transfers
- 1153 Northeast Regional8:05 AM3h38Penn Station, New York, NY11:43 AMWashington Union Station, Washington, DC€2451One-way0 transfers
CHR020194:30 PM4h30New York, NY9:00 PMWashington, 9th St NW€341One-way0 transfers- FlixBus4:30 PM4h35New York, 3rd Ave / 38th St (Brooklyn), NY9:05 PMWashington, Columbus Circle, Union Station€341One-way0 transfers
PPB 8607P6:30 AM7h10New York (P.A.B.T.), Trailways Bus Station, 625 8th Ave, NY1:40 PMWashington, Union Station Bus Terminal, DC€351One-way0 transfers
AA44876:00 AM1h20LaGuardia Airport7:20 AMRonald Reagan National Airport€1861One-way0 transfers
AA21422:29 PM1h23LaGuardia Airport3:52 PMRonald Reagan National Airport€1861One-way0 transfers- AA44737:55 PM1h32LaGuardia Airport9:27 PMRonald Reagan National Airport€1861One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from New York, NY to Washington, DC:
A bus is €91 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from New York, NY to Washington, DC costing on average €129.
A bus is €343 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from New York, NY to Washington, DC costing on average €382.
Other travel options to Washington, DC take longer:
Flight takes on average 5h 26m.
Bus takes on average 5h 29m.
- Around 71 buses per day.
- Around 61 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.
- Flights mostly depart from Newark Liberty International Airport and arrive in Dulles International Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Penn Station, New York, NY and arrive in Washington Union Station, Washington, DC.
- Buses mostly depart from New York, Port Authority Bus Station, NY and arrive in Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station.
- Travel with Republic Airlines, United, American Airlines, JetBlue Airways, Sun Country Airlines, psa airlines to go to Washington, DC by flight.
- Travel with Amtrak, Amtrak to go to Washington, DC by train.
- Travel with FlixBus, Infobus, Peter Pan Bus Lines, Greyhound, CoachRun to go to Washington, DC by bus.
- 28 direct flights per day with Republic Airlines, United, JetBlue Airways.
- 33 direct trains per day with Amtrak, Amtrak.
- 60 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Infobus, Peter Pan Bus Lines, Greyhound, CoachRun.
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