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Travel Information between Washington, DC and New York, NY

distanceDistance203 miles (328 km)
modeAvailable travel modesTrain, bus or flight
priceTicket price range$23 - $205
cheapestCheapest modeBus • $23 (€21) • 4 h 30 min
fastestFastest modeFlight • $205 (€185) • 1 h 18 min
carriersPopular travel companiesFlixBus, American Airlines or Amtrak

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

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from Washington, DC to New York, NY

How to get from Washington, DC to New York, NY by train, bus or flight.

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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.

FlixBusFlixBus
08:20AM4h25
Washington, DC
12:45PMNew York, NY
$431One-way
0 transfers
Cheapest
Greyhound
11:10AM7h00
Washington, DC
06:10PMNew York, NY
$381One-way
0 transfers
Fastest
Republic AirlinesAA4551
06:35AM1h17
Ronald Reagan National Airport, VA (DCA)
07:52AMJohn F. Kennedy International Airport, NY (JFK)
$2881One-way
0 transfers
Other options
Amtrak130 Northeast Regional
06:23AM3h39
Union Station, Washington, DC
10:02AMPenn Station, New York, NY
$1331One-way
0 transfers
Amtrak170 Northeast Regional
05:00AM3h27
Union Station, Washington, DC
08:27AMPenn Station, New York, NY
$1331One-way
0 transfers
Amtrak66 Northeast Regional
10:00PM6h58
Union Station, Washington, DC
04:58AMPenn Station, New York, NY
$1331One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
07:00AM4h30
Washington, DC
11:30AMNew York, NY
$411One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
08:00AM4h15
Washington, DC
12:15PMNew York, NY
$461One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
09:00AM4h15
Washington, DC
01:15PMNew York, NY
$461One-way
0 transfers
Republic AirlinesAA4522
12:35PM1h21
Ronald Reagan National Airport, VA (DCA)
01:56PMJohn F. Kennedy International Airport, NY (JFK)
$2881One-way
0 transfers
Republic AirlinesAA4754
06:05AM1h22
Ronald Reagan National Airport, VA (DCA)
07:27AMLaGuardia Airport, NY (LGA)
$2881One-way
0 transfers
Republic AirlinesAA4420
11:40AM1h24
Ronald Reagan National Airport, VA (DCA)
01:04PMJohn F. Kennedy International Airport, NY (JFK)
$4011One-way
0 transfers

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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 to New York, 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.

    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.

      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 to New York.

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