New York to Washington DC

New York to Washington DC

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New York to Washington DC Schedule

New York to Washington DC Schedule
Transport NameRoute TimePrice
FlixBus Economy 01:10 - 05:50$ 62.16
Amtrak Business Class 03:20 - 07:00$ 75.71
Amtrak Business Class 04:20 - 07:40$ 75.71
Vamoose Standard AC 07:00 - 11:00€ 64.95
United Airlines Economy #UA350108:30 - 09:57$ 200.10
Amtrak Business Class 11:05 - 14:27€ 182.16
FlixBus Economy 12:30 - 17:30€ 28
United Airlines Economy #UA418314:29 - 15:52$ 419.84
Amtrak Economy Class 16:05 - 19:34$ 255.90
United Airlines Economy #UA220118:57 - 20:20$ 419.84
Delta Air Lines Economy #DL514821:29 - 23:04£ 360.51
Delta Air Lines Economy #DL564622:55 - 00:03$ 409.82

Transportation from New York to Washington DC

Facts about the transport from New York to Washington DC

Cheapest Transport$36
Fastest Transport1h 16m
Earliest Departure3:20 AM
Latest Departure10:05 PM
Departures per day112
Distance234 kilometers
Transport CompaniesAmerican Airlines, Amtrak, Delta Air Lines, FlixBus, JetBlue, United Airlines

How to get from New York to Washington DC

Travelling between New York and Washington DC is possible by Flight, bus and train. Flight guarantees the fastest travel on this route. Bus is the slowest option.

The most expensive ticket will cost you USD 553.43 if you go by flight; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a bus which will set you back mere USD 36.49.

How long does it take to get from New York to Washington DC?

It can take you anywhere between 2 and 5 hours to travel between New York and Washington DC depending on the means of transport you choose.

Flight is the fastest way to travel between New York and Washington DC. Flight will bring you to your destination in 1h 16m. Bus does a much slower job and take about 4h 40m to reach Washington DC.

How much does it cost to get from New York to Washington DC?

Travelling between New York and Washington DC can be as cheap as USD 36.49 if you opt for a FlixBus bus and as expensive as USD 553.43 if you buy a Delta Air Lines flight ticket.

Here is the list of how much you can expect to pay travelling by each means of transport available for this route.

How many trips per day are there between New York and Washington DC ?

  • 56 from New York to Washington DC starting from 06:00 Newark Airport until 21:40 John F Kennedy Airport
  • 55 from New York to Washington DC starting from 03:20 Moynihan Train Hall until 22:05 Moynihan Train Hall
  • 1 from New York to Washington DC starting from 13:00 NY W 31st St Bus Stop until 13:00 NY W 31st St Bus Stop

Check above for a bus, train, flight and ferry timetable from New York to Washington DC.

What mode of transportation is the best one for my route?

Flights

Flying is the fastest and often the most expensive way to travel from New York to Washington DC, but with a bit of luck you can score very good deals for as little as USD 154.00.

Things to remember: Note that some of the airlines may have restrictions on checked luggage weight or require paying extra for check-in, choosing seats or transportation of oversized luggage.

If opting for a flight, calculate the time you will spend getting to and from the airports as well as the waiting time before your flight, getting through immigration in case of an international flight and recovering your checked luggage.

In certain cases all these procedures can add no less than 5 hours to your total travel time.

Airlines flying between New York and Washington DC

American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, JetBlue, United Airlines

Bus

Travelling from New York to Washington DC overland will inevitably take longer but in many cases it is the cheapest option if you opt for a bus.

Things to remember: For a more comfortable ride opt for a higher-class bus wherever possible. These buses usually have soft reclining seats and are equipped with air-conditioning and on-board toilets.

They often include water, snacks or a light lunch into your ticket price and make bathroom stops en-route.

Companies operating bus routes between New York and Washington DC

FlixBus

Train

Train is a often a great choice for long-haul travel especially if you opt for a night sleeper train with berths which will allow you to sleep all your journey through. To make the most of your train journey, choose the class of your ticket wisely.

Note that there are air-conditioned and fan-only carriages; private compartments for 2 or 4; hard and soft seats.
Though the upper class you get the smoother is your journey, often second class air-conditioned or fan-only sleepers are a good money saving alternative.

What is the most popular transport to get from New York to Washington DC?

There is a choice of transportation means any time of the day with Train remaining the most popular option due to their reasonable pricing and comfort.

Out of 1000 travellers who bought tickets for this route

  • 96% took a train
  • 4% decided to fly