| Cheapest Transport | $20 |
| Fastest Transport | 1h 16m |
| Earliest Departure | 12:20 AM |
| Latest Departure | 9:59 PM |
| Departures per day | 84 |
| Distance | 329 kilometers |
| Transport Companies | Amtrak, FlixBus, United Airlines |
Travelling between New York and Washington DC is possible by Flight, bus and train. Flight guarantees the fastest travel on this route. Train is the slowest option.
The most expensive ticket will cost you USD 1,247.81 if you go by flight; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a bus which will set you back mere USD 19.91.
It can take you anywhere between 2 and 7 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. Train does a much slower job and take about 6h 34m to reach Washington DC.
Travelling between New York and Washington DC can be as cheap as USD 19.91 if you opt for a FlixBus bus and as expensive as USD 1,247.81 if you buy a United Airlines flight ticket.
Here is the list of how much you can expect to pay travelling by each means of transport available for this route.
Check above for a bus, train, flight and ferry timetable from New York to Washington DC.
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.
United Airlines
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.
FlixBus
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.
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