What companies run services between Washington, DC and New York City?

Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Washington, DC to New York City: You can travel by bus from Washington, DC to New York City with FlixBus, and you can find FlixBus Washington, DC to New York City tickets for $27 (€24) on Omio. You can go to New York City from Washington, DC by plane with American Airlines. You'll see cheap plane tickets for $153 (€137) with American Airlines from Washington, DC to New York City on Omio.

Can I find a direct route from Washington, DC to New York City?

Yes, there are direct routes from Washington, DC to New York City with the following travel companies: You'll find 11 direct buses a day to New York City with FlixBus, OurBus or Greyhound. Direct services to New York City tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your route.

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

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Travel Information to New York City from Washington, DC

	Distance	203 miles (328 km)
	Available travel modes	Bus or flight
	Ticket price range	$27 - $153
	Fastest mode	Flight • $153 (€137) • 1 h 24 min
	Popular travel companies	FlixBus or American Airlines

Travel 203 miles (328 km) by bus or flight from Washington, DC to New York City. The most popular travel companies which serve this journey are FlixBus or American Airlines among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus or flight from Washington, DC to New York City.

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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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Amtrak is a passenger train service based in the United States. It operates more than 300 trains daily including trains from Washington, DC to New York City, connecting more than 500 destinations in 46 states and three Canadian provinces. Amtrak offers a variety of train types, including the Acela Express, Northeast Regional, Keystone Service, and the Auto Train. The Acela Express is the fastest train, reaching speeds of up to 150 mph. The Northeast Regional is the most popular, offering frequent service between major cities in the Northeast. The Keystone Service is a regional service connecting Philadelphia and Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. The Auto Train is a unique service that allows passengers to transport their cars along with them. Amtrak offers a variety of ticket types, including Saver, Value, Flexible, and Business Class. Saver tickets are the most affordable, while Business Class tickets offer the most amenities, such as complimentary meals and access to the Amtrak Metropolitan Lounge. Onboard facilities vary by train type, but all Amtrak trains offer comfortable seating, Wi-Fi, and power outlets. The most popular routes for Amtrak include the Northeast Corridor, which runs between Washington, D. C. And Boston, and the Pacific Surfliner, which runs between San Diego and San Luis Obispo, California. Other popular routes include the Capitol Corridor, which runs between San Jose and Sacramento, California, and the Empire Builder, which runs between Chicago and Seattle.

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Amtrak Acela is a high-speed train service operated by Amtrak, the national rail operator of the United States. It operates along the Northeast Corridor between Washington, D. C. And Boston, Massachusetts, with stops in major cities such as Philadelphia, Baltimore, and New York City. The Acela Express is the fastest train in the Amtrak fleet, reaching speeds of up to 150 mph for your train from Washington, DC to New York City. It offers three classes of service: Business Class, Acela First Class, and Coach Class. Business Class offers comfortable seating, complimentary snacks and beverages, and access to the Quiet Car. Acela First Class offers larger seats, complimentary meals, and access to the Business Class Lounge. Coach Class offers comfortable seating and access to onboard Wi-Fi. All Acela trains offer power outlets and Wi-Fi access. The most popular routes for Amtrak Acela are Washington, D. C. To New York City, New York City to Boston, and Philadelphia to Washington, D. C.

FlixBus is one of Europe's leading low-cost travel companies, founded in Germany and offering long-distance travel services in Europe and the U. S. FlixBus also operates overnight travel on select routes throughout Europe. Standard amenities on FlixBus include free Wi-Fi, power outlets to charge your phone, tablet or laptop during long travel journeys, extra legroom, luggage space and toilets. You can even purchase snacks and drinks onboard. FlixBus offers only the Standard ticket for all its routes, which allows you to bring one carry-on luggage and one checked bag per person. Additional fees apply for extra luggage and specific seat reservations, such as if you want to book an Extra Seat, Table Seat or the Panorama Seat.

Cheapest Price: $29

United Airlines is one of the USA’s leading airline and operates domestic and international routes. Economy, Premium Economy and Business are the ticket fares that the airline offers for your next travel from Washington, DC to New York City.

Cheapest Price: $220

FAQs: Travel from Washington, DC to New York City

FAQs: Travel to New York City 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 City.

There are 2 options to travel between Washington, DC and New York City including taking a bus or flight.

The cheapest way to get from Washington, DC to New York City is by taking a bus with average ticket prices of $27 (€24) compared to other travel options to New York City:

A bus is $127 (€113) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Washington, DC to New York City costing on average $153 (€137).

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

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

Around 11 buses per day.

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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points when traveling from Washington, DC to New York City:

Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Washington, DC to New York City:

You can travel by bus from Washington, DC to New York City with FlixBus, and you can find FlixBus Washington, DC to New York City tickets for $27 (€24) on Omio.
You can go to New York City from Washington, DC by plane with American Airlines. You'll see cheap plane tickets for $153 (€137) with American Airlines from Washington, DC to New York City on Omio.

Yes, there are direct routes from Washington, DC to New York City with the following travel companies:

You'll find 11 direct buses a day to New York City with FlixBus, OurBus or Greyhound.

Direct services to New York City tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your route.

Looking to extend your trip from Washington, DC to New York City? Many Omio customers who go from Washington, DC to New York City usually extend their vacation to explore other popular destinations like Boston, Philadelphia or Paris. If you're looking to explore Boston, Philadelphia or Paris from New York City, let Omio find you the best connections available at an affordable price.

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