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What is the best way to travel from New York to Washington, DC?

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Transport type
Travel time
Cheapest price
Average price
Daily departures
Bus
4h 0m
$20
$28
146
Flight
1h 16m
$60
$170
25

What is the cheapest way to reach Washington, DC from New York?

You can get to Washington, DC with just $20 by taking a Bus from CoachRun, but you can find many more cheap offers: we have selected the best ones for next few days here for you.

Saturday
from $20
Sunday
from $25
Monday
from $25
Tuesday
from $25
Wednesday
from $25
Thursday
from $25
Friday
from $25

    Cheapest Buses Saturday

  • CoachRun
    4h 0m
    0
    9:00 PM
    New York
    East Broadway
    1:00 AM
    Washington, DC
    Pennsylvania Av SE & L'Enfant Sq SE Bus Stop
    0
    CoachRun
    Economy
    $20
  • FlixBus
    4h 20m
    0
    2:30 PM
    New York
    31st & 8th Ave
    6:50 PM
    Washington, DC
    Union Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $25
  • Greyhound US
    5h 55m
    0
    8:30 AM
    New York
    Port Authority Bus Terminal
    2:25 PM
    Washington, DC
    Union Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $29
  • VA Express
    4h 0m
    0
    9:30 AM
    New York
    Chinatown
    1:30 PM
    Washington, DC
    Chinatown H St NW & 6th St NW
    0
    VA Express
    Economy
    $30
  • Wanda Coach
    4h 0m
    0
    5:00 PM
    New York
    Chinatown
    9:00 PM
    Washington, DC
    Chinatown H St NW & 6th St NW
    0
    Wanda Coach
    Economy
    $30
  • Cheapest Flights Saturday

  • Spirit Airlines
    5h 44m
    0
    3:05 PM
    Newark Airport
    Newark Airport
    8:49 PM
    Baltimore/Washington Airport
    Baltimore/Washington Airport
    0
    Spirit Airlines
    Economy
    from $118
  • Frontier Airlines
    14h 51m
    0
    5:00 PM
    LaGuardia Airport
    LaGuardia Airport
    7:51 AM
    Baltimore/Washington Airport
    Baltimore/Washington Airport
    0
    Frontier Airlines
    Economy
    from $166
  • Skyscanner
    1h 22m
    0
    1:00 PM
    Newark Airport
    Newark Airport
    2:22 PM
    Ronald Reagan Washington Airport
    Ronald Reagan Washington Airport
    0
    Skyscanner
    Economy
    from $197
  • Skyscanner
    1h 25m
    0
    4:00 PM
    Newark Airport
    Newark Airport
    5:25 PM
    Ronald Reagan Washington Airport
    Ronald Reagan Washington Airport
    0
    Skyscanner
    Economy
    from $197
  • Skyscanner
    1h 26m
    0
    8:15 PM
    Newark Airport
    Newark Airport
    9:41 PM
    Ronald Reagan Washington Airport
    Ronald Reagan Washington Airport
    0
    Skyscanner
    Economy
    from $197
  • Skyscanner
    1h 27m
    0
    10:27 AM
    LaGuardia Airport
    LaGuardia Airport
    11:54 AM
    Washington Dulles Airport
    Washington Dulles Airport
    0
    Skyscanner
    Economy
    from $197

    Cheapest Buses Sunday

  • CoachRun
    4h 0m
    0
    9:00 PM
    New York
    East Broadway
    1:00 AM
    Washington, DC
    Pennsylvania Av SE & L'Enfant Sq SE Bus Stop
    0
    CoachRun
    Economy
    $25
  • OurBus
    4h 40m
    0
    6:00 PM
    New York
    West 34th Street
    10:40 PM
    Washington, DC
    Armory Metro
    0
    OurBus
    First Class
    $29
  • Greyhound US
    5h 10m
    0
    9:55 PM
    New York
    Port Authority Bus Terminal
    3:05 AM
    Washington, DC
    Union Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $30
  • FlixBus
    5h 10m
    0
    3:05 AM
    New York
    31st & 8th Ave
    8:15 AM
    Washington, DC
    Union Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $30
  • VA Express
    4h 0m
    0
    9:30 AM
    New York
    Chinatown
    1:30 PM
    Washington, DC
    Chinatown H St NW & 6th St NW
    0
    VA Express
    Economy
    $30
  • Cheapest Flights Sunday

  • Spirit Airlines
    5h 24m
    0
    1:35 PM
    Newark Airport
    Newark Airport
    6:59 PM
    Baltimore/Washington Airport
    Baltimore/Washington Airport
    0
    Spirit Airlines
    Economy
    from $81
  • Spirit Airlines
    25h 0m
    0
    5:59 PM
    Newark Airport
    Newark Airport
    6:59 PM
    Baltimore/Washington Airport
    Baltimore/Washington Airport
    0
    Spirit Airlines
    Economy
    from $81
  • Spirit Airlines
    9h 0m
    0
    1:35 PM
    Newark Airport
    Newark Airport
    10:35 PM
    Baltimore/Washington Airport
    Baltimore/Washington Airport
    0
    Spirit Airlines
    Economy
    from $89
  • JetBlue Airways
    4h 45m
    0
    7:30 AM
    John F. Kennedy Airport
    John F. Kennedy Airport - Terminal 7
    12:15 PM
    Ronald Reagan Washington Airport
    Ronald Reagan Washington Airport
    0
    JetBlue Airways
    Economy
    from $153
  • JetBlue Airways
    4h 28m
    0
    9:30 AM
    John F. Kennedy Airport
    John F. Kennedy Airport - Terminal 7
    1:58 PM
    Ronald Reagan Washington Airport
    Ronald Reagan Washington Airport
    0
    JetBlue Airways
    Economy
    from $156
  • JetBlue Airways
    4h 43m
    0
    9:15 AM
    LaGuardia Airport
    LaGuardia Airport
    1:58 PM
    Ronald Reagan Washington Airport
    Ronald Reagan Washington Airport
    0
    JetBlue Airways
    Economy
    from $156

    Cheapest Buses Monday

  • Greyhound US
    7h 30m
    0
    9:35 AM
    New York
    Port Authority Bus Terminal
    5:05 PM
    Washington, DC
    Union Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $25
  • FlixBus
    4h 35m
    0
    9:00 AM
    New York
    31st & 8th Ave
    1:35 PM
    Washington, DC
    Union Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $25
  • VA Express
    4h 0m
    0
    9:30 AM
    New York
    Chinatown
    1:30 PM
    Washington, DC
    Chinatown H St NW & 6th St NW
    0
    VA Express
    Economy
    $30
  • Wanda Coach
    4h 0m
    0
    5:00 PM
    New York
    Chinatown
    9:00 PM
    Washington, DC
    Chinatown H St NW & 6th St NW
    0
    Wanda Coach
    Economy
    $30
  • BestBus
    4h 0m
    0
    10:00 AM
    New York
    W 34 St between 9th & Dyer Av
    2:00 PM
    Washington, DC
    Union Station
    0
    BestBus
    Economy
    $40
  • Cheapest Flights Monday

  • JetBlue Airways
    1h 25m
    0
    7:15 PM
    John F. Kennedy Airport
    John F. Kennedy Airport - Terminal 7
    8:40 PM
    Ronald Reagan Washington Airport
    Ronald Reagan Washington Airport
    0
    JetBlue Airways
    Economy
    from $125
  • JetBlue Airways
    10h 35m
    0
    6:45 AM
    John F. Kennedy Airport
    John F. Kennedy Airport - Terminal 7
    5:20 PM
    Washington Dulles Airport
    Washington Dulles Airport
    0
    JetBlue Airways
    Economy
    from $175
  • Skyscanner
    1h 32m
    0
    8:00 AM
    Newark Airport
    Newark Airport
    9:32 AM
    Ronald Reagan Washington Airport
    Ronald Reagan Washington Airport
    0
    Skyscanner
    Economy
    from $223
  • Skyscanner
    1h 22m
    0
    11:00 AM
    Newark Airport
    Newark Airport
    12:22 PM
    Ronald Reagan Washington Airport
    Ronald Reagan Washington Airport
    0
    Skyscanner
    Economy
    from $223
  • Skyscanner
    1h 22m
    0
    1:00 PM
    Newark Airport
    Newark Airport
    2:22 PM
    Ronald Reagan Washington Airport
    Ronald Reagan Washington Airport
    0
    Skyscanner
    Economy
    from $223
  • Skyscanner
    1h 25m
    0
    6:00 AM
    LaGuardia Airport
    LaGuardia Airport
    7:25 AM
    Washington Dulles Airport
    Washington Dulles Airport
    0
    Skyscanner
    Economy
    from $223

    Cheapest Buses Tuesday

  • Greyhound US
    5h 35m
    0
    1:05 AM
    New York
    Port Authority Bus Terminal
    6:40 AM
    Washington, DC
    Union Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $25
  • FlixBus
    4h 30m
    0
    1:30 AM
    New York
    31st & 8th Ave
    6:00 AM
    Washington, DC
    Union Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $25
  • VA Express
    4h 0m
    0
    9:30 AM
    New York
    Chinatown
    1:30 PM
    Washington, DC
    Chinatown H St NW & 6th St NW
    0
    VA Express
    Economy
    $30
  • Wanda Coach
    4h 0m
    0
    5:00 PM
    New York
    Chinatown
    9:00 PM
    Washington, DC
    Chinatown H St NW & 6th St NW
    0
    Wanda Coach
    Economy
    $30
  • BestBus
    4h 30m
    0
    5:30 PM
    New York
    W 34 St between 9th & Dyer Av
    10:00 PM
    Washington, DC
    Dupont Circle Station
    0
    BestBus
    Economy
    $40
  • Cheapest Flights Tuesday

  • Spirit Airlines
    27h 37m
    0
    12:59 PM
    LaGuardia Airport
    LaGuardia Airport
    4:36 PM
    Baltimore/Washington Airport
    Baltimore/Washington Airport
    0
    Spirit Airlines
    Economy
    from $60
  • Spirit Airlines
    16h 12m
    0
    4:30 PM
    LaGuardia Airport
    LaGuardia Airport
    8:42 AM
    Baltimore/Washington Airport
    Baltimore/Washington Airport
    0
    Spirit Airlines
    Economy
    from $60
  • Frontier Airlines
    14h 21m
    0
    5:00 PM
    LaGuardia Airport
    LaGuardia Airport
    7:21 AM
    Baltimore/Washington Airport
    Baltimore/Washington Airport
    0
    Frontier Airlines
    Economy
    from $66
  • Frontier Airlines
    16h 35m
    0
    5:59 PM
    LaGuardia Airport
    LaGuardia Airport
    10:34 AM
    Baltimore/Washington Airport
    Baltimore/Washington Airport
    0
    Frontier Airlines
    Economy
    from $66
  • Spirit Airlines
    20h 41m
    0
    7:55 PM
    LaGuardia Airport
    LaGuardia Airport
    4:36 PM
    Baltimore/Washington Airport
    Baltimore/Washington Airport
    0
    Spirit Airlines
    Economy
    from $73
  • Skyscanner
    1h 25m
    0
    7:00 AM
    Newark Airport
    Newark Airport
    8:25 AM
    Ronald Reagan Washington Airport
    Ronald Reagan Washington Airport
    0
    Skyscanner
    Economy
    from $93

    Cheapest Buses Wednesday

  • CoachRun
    4h 0m
    0
    9:00 PM
    New York
    East Broadway
    1:00 AM
    Washington, DC
    Pennsylvania Av SE & L'Enfant Sq SE Bus Stop
    0
    CoachRun
    Economy
    $25
  • Greyhound US
    5h 35m
    0
    1:05 AM
    New York
    Port Authority Bus Terminal
    6:40 AM
    Washington, DC
    Union Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $26
  • FlixBus
    4h 30m
    0
    1:30 AM
    New York
    31st & 8th Ave
    6:00 AM
    Washington, DC
    Union Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $26
  • VA Express
    4h 0m
    0
    9:30 AM
    New York
    Chinatown
    1:30 PM
    Washington, DC
    Chinatown H St NW & 6th St NW
    0
    VA Express
    Economy
    $30
  • Wanda Coach
    4h 0m
    0
    5:00 PM
    New York
    Chinatown
    9:00 PM
    Washington, DC
    Chinatown H St NW & 6th St NW
    0
    Wanda Coach
    Economy
    $30
  • Cheapest Flights Wednesday

  • Frontier Airlines
    8h 43m
    0
    4:00 PM
    LaGuardia Airport
    LaGuardia Airport
    12:43 AM
    Baltimore/Washington Airport
    Baltimore/Washington Airport
    0
    Frontier Airlines
    Economy
    from $65
  • Frontier Airlines
    12h 8m
    0
    11:09 PM
    LaGuardia Airport
    LaGuardia Airport
    11:17 AM
    Baltimore/Washington Airport
    Baltimore/Washington Airport
    0
    Frontier Airlines
    Economy
    from $85
  • Skyscanner
    1h 25m
    0
    7:00 AM
    Newark Airport
    Newark Airport
    8:25 AM
    Ronald Reagan Washington Airport
    Ronald Reagan Washington Airport
    0
    Skyscanner
    Economy
    from $94
  • Skyscanner
    1h 32m
    0
    8:00 AM
    Newark Airport
    Newark Airport
    9:32 AM
    Ronald Reagan Washington Airport
    Ronald Reagan Washington Airport
    0
    Skyscanner
    Economy
    from $94
  • Skyscanner
    1h 31m
    0
    9:00 AM
    Newark Airport
    Newark Airport
    10:31 AM
    Ronald Reagan Washington Airport
    Ronald Reagan Washington Airport
    0
    Skyscanner
    Economy
    from $94
  • Skyscanner
    1h 28m
    0
    6:00 AM
    LaGuardia Airport
    LaGuardia Airport
    7:28 AM
    Washington Dulles Airport
    Washington Dulles Airport
    0
    Skyscanner
    Economy
    from $94

    Cheapest Buses Thursday

  • Greyhound US
    5h 35m
    0
    1:05 AM
    New York
    Port Authority Bus Terminal
    6:40 AM
    Washington, DC
    Union Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $25
  • FlixBus
    4h 30m
    0
    1:30 AM
    New York
    31st & 8th Ave
    6:00 AM
    Washington, DC
    Union Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $25
  • CoachRun
    4h 0m
    0
    9:00 PM
    New York
    East Broadway
    1:00 AM
    Washington, DC
    Pennsylvania Av SE & L'Enfant Sq SE Bus Stop
    0
    CoachRun
    Economy
    $25
  • VA Express
    4h 0m
    0
    9:30 AM
    New York
    Chinatown
    1:30 PM
    Washington, DC
    Chinatown H St NW & 6th St NW
    0
    VA Express
    Economy
    $30
  • Wanda Coach
    4h 0m
    0
    5:00 PM
    New York
    Chinatown
    9:00 PM
    Washington, DC
    Chinatown H St NW & 6th St NW
    0
    Wanda Coach
    Economy
    $30
  • Cheapest Flights Thursday

  • Skyscanner
    1h 25m
    0
    6:59 AM
    Newark Airport
    Newark Airport
    8:24 AM
    Ronald Reagan Washington Airport
    Ronald Reagan Washington Airport
    0
    Skyscanner
    Economy
    from $93
  • Skyscanner
    1h 32m
    0
    8:22 AM
    Newark Airport
    Newark Airport
    9:54 AM
    Ronald Reagan Washington Airport
    Ronald Reagan Washington Airport
    0
    Skyscanner
    Economy
    from $93
  • Skyscanner
    1h 31m
    0
    9:00 AM
    Newark Airport
    Newark Airport
    10:31 AM
    Ronald Reagan Washington Airport
    Ronald Reagan Washington Airport
    0
    Skyscanner
    Economy
    from $93
  • Skyscanner
    1h 26m
    0
    6:00 AM
    LaGuardia Airport
    LaGuardia Airport
    7:26 AM
    Washington Dulles Airport
    Washington Dulles Airport
    0
    Skyscanner
    Economy
    from $93
  • Skyscanner
    1h 26m
    0
    10:28 AM
    LaGuardia Airport
    LaGuardia Airport
    11:54 AM
    Washington Dulles Airport
    Washington Dulles Airport
    0
    Skyscanner
    Economy
    from $93
  • United Airlines
    1h 17m
    0
    6:00 AM
    Newark Airport
    Newark Airport
    7:17 AM
    Washington Dulles Airport
    Washington Dulles Airport
    0
    United Airlines
    Economy
    from $93

    Cheapest Buses Friday

  • CoachRun
    4h 0m
    0
    9:00 PM
    New York
    East Broadway
    1:00 AM
    Washington, DC
    Pennsylvania Av SE & L'Enfant Sq SE Bus Stop
    0
    CoachRun
    Economy
    $25
  • OurBus
    4h 30m
    0
    8:30 AM
    New York
    West 34th Street
    1:00 PM
    Washington, DC
    Armory Metro
    0
    OurBus
    First Class
    $28
  • Greyhound US
    5h 30m
    0
    2:45 AM
    New York
    Port Authority Bus Terminal
    8:15 AM
    Washington, DC
    Union Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $30
  • FlixBus
    4h 30m
    0
    1:30 AM
    New York
    31st & 8th Ave
    6:00 AM
    Washington, DC
    Union Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $30
  • VA Express
    4h 0m
    0
    9:30 AM
    New York
    Chinatown
    1:30 PM
    Washington, DC
    Chinatown H St NW & 6th St NW
    0
    VA Express
    Economy
    $30
  • Cheapest Flights Friday

  • Skyscanner
    1h 25m
    0
    7:00 AM
    Newark Airport
    Newark Airport
    8:25 AM
    Ronald Reagan Washington Airport
    Ronald Reagan Washington Airport
    0
    Skyscanner
    Economy
    from $93
  • Skyscanner
    1h 32m
    0
    8:22 AM
    Newark Airport
    Newark Airport
    9:54 AM
    Ronald Reagan Washington Airport
    Ronald Reagan Washington Airport
    0
    Skyscanner
    Economy
    from $93
  • Skyscanner
    1h 31m
    0
    9:00 AM
    Newark Airport
    Newark Airport
    10:31 AM
    Ronald Reagan Washington Airport
    Ronald Reagan Washington Airport
    0
    Skyscanner
    Economy
    from $93
  • United Airlines
    1h 20m
    0
    9:44 PM
    Newark Airport
    Newark Airport
    11:04 PM
    Washington Dulles Airport
    Washington Dulles Airport
    0
    United Airlines
    Economy
    from $93
  • Skyscanner
    1h 26m
    0
    10:28 AM
    LaGuardia Airport
    LaGuardia Airport
    11:54 AM
    Washington Dulles Airport
    Washington Dulles Airport
    0
    Skyscanner
    Economy
    from $153
  • United Airlines
    1h 22m
    0
    6:55 PM
    Newark Airport
    Newark Airport
    8:17 PM
    Washington Dulles Airport
    Washington Dulles Airport
    0
    United Airlines
    Economy
    from $179

What are the fastest trips from New York to Washington, DC?

You can get to Washington, DC from New York in just 1h 16m with a Flight from United Airlines. This is not the only option, and you can click on any of the offers below to compare it with the other modes of transportations.

Saturday
from 1h 16m
Sunday
from 1h 19m
Monday
from 1h 16m
Tuesday
from 1h 16m
Wednesday
from 1h 16m
Thursday
from 1h 17m
Friday
from 1h 20m

    Fastest Flights Saturday

  • United Airlines
    1h 16m
    0
    3:04 PM
    Newark Airport
    Newark Airport
    4:20 PM
    Washington Dulles Airport
    Washington Dulles Airport
    0
    United Airlines
    Economy
    from $197
  • United Airlines
    1h 20m
    0
    9:00 PM
    Newark Airport
    Newark Airport
    10:20 PM
    Washington Dulles Airport
    Washington Dulles Airport
    0
    United Airlines
    Economy
    from $197
  • Skyscanner
    1h 22m
    0
    1:00 PM
    Newark Airport
    Newark Airport
    2:22 PM
    Ronald Reagan Washington Airport
    Ronald Reagan Washington Airport
    0
    Skyscanner
    Economy
    from $197
  • Skyscanner
    1h 25m
    0
    4:00 PM
    Newark Airport
    Newark Airport
    5:25 PM
    Ronald Reagan Washington Airport
    Ronald Reagan Washington Airport
    0
    Skyscanner
    Economy
    from $197
  • Skyscanner
    1h 25m
    0
    7:29 PM
    LaGuardia Airport
    LaGuardia Airport
    8:54 PM
    Washington Dulles Airport
    Washington Dulles Airport
    0
    Skyscanner
    Economy
    from $197
  • Skyscanner
    1h 26m
    0
    8:15 PM
    Newark Airport
    Newark Airport
    9:41 PM
    Ronald Reagan Washington Airport
    Ronald Reagan Washington Airport
    0
    Skyscanner
    Economy
    from $197
  • Fastest Buses Saturday

  • CoachRun
    4h 0m
    0
    9:00 PM
    New York
    East Broadway
    1:00 AM
    Washington, DC
    Pennsylvania Av SE & L'Enfant Sq SE Bus Stop
    0
    CoachRun
    Economy
    $20
  • VA Express
    4h 0m
    0
    9:30 AM
    New York
    Chinatown
    1:30 PM
    Washington, DC
    Chinatown H St NW & 6th St NW
    0
    VA Express
    Economy
    $30
  • Wanda Coach
    4h 0m
    0
    5:00 PM
    New York
    Chinatown
    9:00 PM
    Washington, DC
    Chinatown H St NW & 6th St NW
    0
    Wanda Coach
    Economy
    $30
  • FlixBus
    4h 20m
    0
    2:30 PM
    New York
    31st & 8th Ave
    6:50 PM
    Washington, DC
    Union Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $25
  • Greyhound US
    5h 55m
    0
    8:30 AM
    New York
    Port Authority Bus Terminal
    2:25 PM
    Washington, DC
    Union Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $29

    Fastest Flights Sunday

  • United Airlines
    1h 19m
    0
    6:00 AM
    Newark Airport
    Newark Airport
    7:19 AM
    Washington Dulles Airport
    Washington Dulles Airport
    0
    United Airlines
    Economy
    from $223
  • United Airlines
    1h 21m
    0
    6:59 PM
    Newark Airport
    Newark Airport
    8:20 PM
    Washington Dulles Airport
    Washington Dulles Airport
    0
    United Airlines
    Economy
    from $223
  • Skyscanner
    1h 25m
    0
    7:00 AM
    Newark Airport
    Newark Airport
    8:25 AM
    Ronald Reagan Washington Airport
    Ronald Reagan Washington Airport
    0
    Skyscanner
    Economy
    from $223
  • Skyscanner
    1h 25m
    0
    6:00 AM
    LaGuardia Airport
    LaGuardia Airport
    7:25 AM
    Washington Dulles Airport
    Washington Dulles Airport
    0
    Skyscanner
    Economy
    from $223
  • Skyscanner
    1h 25m
    0
    7:29 PM
    LaGuardia Airport
    LaGuardia Airport
    8:54 PM
    Washington Dulles Airport
    Washington Dulles Airport
    0
    Skyscanner
    Economy
    from $223
  • Skyscanner
    1h 27m
    0
    10:27 AM
    LaGuardia Airport
    LaGuardia Airport
    11:54 AM
    Washington Dulles Airport
    Washington Dulles Airport
    0
    Skyscanner
    Economy
    from $223
  • Fastest Buses Sunday

  • CoachRun
    4h 0m
    0
    9:00 PM
    New York
    East Broadway
    1:00 AM
    Washington, DC
    Pennsylvania Av SE & L'Enfant Sq SE Bus Stop
    0
    CoachRun
    Economy
    $25
  • VA Express
    4h 0m
    0
    9:30 AM
    New York
    Chinatown
    1:30 PM
    Washington, DC
    Chinatown H St NW & 6th St NW
    0
    VA Express
    Economy
    $30
  • OurBus
    4h 40m
    0
    6:00 PM
    New York
    West 34th Street
    10:40 PM
    Washington, DC
    Armory Metro
    0
    OurBus
    First Class
    $29
  • Greyhound US
    5h 10m
    0
    9:55 PM
    New York
    Port Authority Bus Terminal
    3:05 AM
    Washington, DC
    Union Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $30
  • FlixBus
    5h 10m
    0
    3:05 AM
    New York
    31st & 8th Ave
    8:15 AM
    Washington, DC
    Union Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $30

    Fastest Flights Monday

  • United Airlines
    1h 16m
    0
    3:14 PM
    Newark Airport
    Newark Airport
    4:30 PM
    Washington Dulles Airport
    Washington Dulles Airport
    0
    United Airlines
    Economy
    from $223
  • United Airlines
    1h 19m
    0
    6:00 AM
    Newark Airport
    Newark Airport
    7:19 AM
    Washington Dulles Airport
    Washington Dulles Airport
    0
    United Airlines
    Economy
    from $223
  • Skyscanner
    1h 22m
    0
    11:00 AM
    Newark Airport
    Newark Airport
    12:22 PM
    Ronald Reagan Washington Airport
    Ronald Reagan Washington Airport
    0
    Skyscanner
    Economy
    from $223
  • Skyscanner
    1h 22m
    0
    1:00 PM
    Newark Airport
    Newark Airport
    2:22 PM
    Ronald Reagan Washington Airport
    Ronald Reagan Washington Airport
    0
    Skyscanner
    Economy
    from $223
  • JetBlue Airways
    1h 25m
    0
    7:15 PM
    John F. Kennedy Airport
    John F. Kennedy Airport - Terminal 7
    8:40 PM
    Ronald Reagan Washington Airport
    Ronald Reagan Washington Airport
    0
    JetBlue Airways
    Economy
    from $125
  • Skyscanner
    1h 25m
    0
    6:00 AM
    LaGuardia Airport
    LaGuardia Airport
    7:25 AM
    Washington Dulles Airport
    Washington Dulles Airport
    0
    Skyscanner
    Economy
    from $223
  • Fastest Buses Monday

  • VA Express
    4h 0m
    0
    9:30 AM
    New York
    Chinatown
    1:30 PM
    Washington, DC
    Chinatown H St NW & 6th St NW
    0
    VA Express
    Economy
    $30
  • Wanda Coach
    4h 0m
    0
    5:00 PM
    New York
    Chinatown
    9:00 PM
    Washington, DC
    Chinatown H St NW & 6th St NW
    0
    Wanda Coach
    Economy
    $30
  • BestBus
    4h 0m
    0
    10:00 AM
    New York
    W 34 St between 9th & Dyer Av
    2:00 PM
    Washington, DC
    Union Station
    0
    BestBus
    Economy
    $40
  • FlixBus
    4h 35m
    0
    9:00 AM
    New York
    31st & 8th Ave
    1:35 PM
    Washington, DC
    Union Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $25
  • Greyhound US
    7h 30m
    0
    9:35 AM
    New York
    Port Authority Bus Terminal
    5:05 PM
    Washington, DC
    Union Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $25

    Fastest Flights Tuesday

  • United Airlines
    1h 16m
    0
    3:14 PM
    Newark Airport
    Newark Airport
    4:30 PM
    Washington Dulles Airport
    Washington Dulles Airport
    0
    United Airlines
    Economy
    from $93
  • United Airlines
    1h 19m
    0
    6:00 AM
    Newark Airport
    Newark Airport
    7:19 AM
    Washington Dulles Airport
    Washington Dulles Airport
    0
    United Airlines
    Economy
    from $93
  • Skyscanner
    1h 25m
    0
    7:00 AM
    Newark Airport
    Newark Airport
    8:25 AM
    Ronald Reagan Washington Airport
    Ronald Reagan Washington Airport
    0
    Skyscanner
    Economy
    from $93
  • Skyscanner
    1h 25m
    0
    10:27 AM
    LaGuardia Airport
    LaGuardia Airport
    11:52 AM
    Washington Dulles Airport
    Washington Dulles Airport
    0
    Skyscanner
    Economy
    from $93
  • Skyscanner
    1h 28m
    0
    6:00 AM
    LaGuardia Airport
    LaGuardia Airport
    7:28 AM
    Washington Dulles Airport
    Washington Dulles Airport
    0
    Skyscanner
    Economy
    from $93
  • Skyscanner
    1h 28m
    0
    2:50 PM
    LaGuardia Airport
    LaGuardia Airport
    4:18 PM
    Washington Dulles Airport
    Washington Dulles Airport
    0
    Skyscanner
    Economy
    from $93
  • Fastest Buses Tuesday

  • VA Express
    4h 0m
    0
    9:30 AM
    New York
    Chinatown
    1:30 PM
    Washington, DC
    Chinatown H St NW & 6th St NW
    0
    VA Express
    Economy
    $30
  • Wanda Coach
    4h 0m
    0
    5:00 PM
    New York
    Chinatown
    9:00 PM
    Washington, DC
    Chinatown H St NW & 6th St NW
    0
    Wanda Coach
    Economy
    $30
  • FlixBus
    4h 30m
    0
    1:30 AM
    New York
    31st & 8th Ave
    6:00 AM
    Washington, DC
    Union Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $25
  • BestBus
    4h 30m
    0
    5:30 PM
    New York
    W 34 St between 9th & Dyer Av
    10:00 PM
    Washington, DC
    Dupont Circle Station
    0
    BestBus
    Economy
    $40
  • Greyhound US
    5h 35m
    0
    1:05 AM
    New York
    Port Authority Bus Terminal
    6:40 AM
    Washington, DC
    Union Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $25

    Fastest Flights Wednesday

  • United Airlines
    1h 16m
    0
    3:14 PM
    Newark Airport
    Newark Airport
    4:30 PM
    Washington Dulles Airport
    Washington Dulles Airport
    0
    United Airlines
    Economy
    from $94
  • United Airlines
    1h 19m
    0
    6:00 AM
    Newark Airport
    Newark Airport
    7:19 AM
    Washington Dulles Airport
    Washington Dulles Airport
    0
    United Airlines
    Economy
    from $94
  • Skyscanner
    1h 25m
    0
    7:00 AM
    Newark Airport
    Newark Airport
    8:25 AM
    Ronald Reagan Washington Airport
    Ronald Reagan Washington Airport
    0
    Skyscanner
    Economy
    from $94
  • Skyscanner
    1h 25m
    0
    10:27 AM
    LaGuardia Airport
    LaGuardia Airport
    11:52 AM
    Washington Dulles Airport
    Washington Dulles Airport
    0
    Skyscanner
    Economy
    from $94
  • Skyscanner
    1h 28m
    0
    6:00 AM
    LaGuardia Airport
    LaGuardia Airport
    7:28 AM
    Washington Dulles Airport
    Washington Dulles Airport
    0
    Skyscanner
    Economy
    from $94
  • Skyscanner
    1h 28m
    0
    2:50 PM
    LaGuardia Airport
    LaGuardia Airport
    4:18 PM
    Washington Dulles Airport
    Washington Dulles Airport
    0
    Skyscanner
    Economy
    from $94
  • Fastest Buses Wednesday

  • CoachRun
    4h 0m
    0
    9:00 PM
    New York
    East Broadway
    1:00 AM
    Washington, DC
    Pennsylvania Av SE & L'Enfant Sq SE Bus Stop
    0
    CoachRun
    Economy
    $25
  • VA Express
    4h 0m
    0
    9:30 AM
    New York
    Chinatown
    1:30 PM
    Washington, DC
    Chinatown H St NW & 6th St NW
    0
    VA Express
    Economy
    $30
  • Wanda Coach
    4h 0m
    0
    5:00 PM
    New York
    Chinatown
    9:00 PM
    Washington, DC
    Chinatown H St NW & 6th St NW
    0
    Wanda Coach
    Economy
    $30
  • FlixBus
    4h 30m
    0
    1:30 AM
    New York
    31st & 8th Ave
    6:00 AM
    Washington, DC
    Union Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $26
  • Greyhound US
    5h 35m
    0
    1:05 AM
    New York
    Port Authority Bus Terminal
    6:40 AM
    Washington, DC
    Union Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $26

    Fastest Flights Thursday

  • United Airlines
    1h 17m
    0
    6:00 AM
    Newark Airport
    Newark Airport
    7:17 AM
    Washington Dulles Airport
    Washington Dulles Airport
    0
    United Airlines
    Economy
    from $93
  • United Airlines
    1h 20m
    0
    9:44 PM
    Newark Airport
    Newark Airport
    11:04 PM
    Washington Dulles Airport
    Washington Dulles Airport
    0
    United Airlines
    Economy
    from $93
  • Skyscanner
    1h 25m
    0
    6:59 AM
    Newark Airport
    Newark Airport
    8:24 AM
    Ronald Reagan Washington Airport
    Ronald Reagan Washington Airport
    0
    Skyscanner
    Economy
    from $93
  • Skyscanner
    1h 26m
    0
    6:00 AM
    LaGuardia Airport
    LaGuardia Airport
    7:26 AM
    Washington Dulles Airport
    Washington Dulles Airport
    0
    Skyscanner
    Economy
    from $93
  • Skyscanner
    1h 26m
    0
    10:28 AM
    LaGuardia Airport
    LaGuardia Airport
    11:54 AM
    Washington Dulles Airport
    Washington Dulles Airport
    0
    Skyscanner
    Economy
    from $93
  • Skyscanner
    1h 31m
    0
    9:00 AM
    Newark Airport
    Newark Airport
    10:31 AM
    Ronald Reagan Washington Airport
    Ronald Reagan Washington Airport
    0
    Skyscanner
    Economy
    from $93
  • Fastest Buses Thursday

  • CoachRun
    4h 0m
    0
    9:00 PM
    New York
    East Broadway
    1:00 AM
    Washington, DC
    Pennsylvania Av SE & L'Enfant Sq SE Bus Stop
    0
    CoachRun
    Economy
    $25
  • VA Express
    4h 0m
    0
    9:30 AM
    New York
    Chinatown
    1:30 PM
    Washington, DC
    Chinatown H St NW & 6th St NW
    0
    VA Express
    Economy
    $30
  • Wanda Coach
    4h 0m
    0
    5:00 PM
    New York
    Chinatown
    9:00 PM
    Washington, DC
    Chinatown H St NW & 6th St NW
    0
    Wanda Coach
    Economy
    $30
  • FlixBus
    4h 30m
    0
    1:30 AM
    New York
    31st & 8th Ave
    6:00 AM
    Washington, DC
    Union Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $25
  • Greyhound US
    5h 35m
    0
    1:05 AM
    New York
    Port Authority Bus Terminal
    6:40 AM
    Washington, DC
    Union Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $25

    Fastest Flights Friday

  • United Airlines
    1h 20m
    0
    9:44 PM
    Newark Airport
    Newark Airport
    11:04 PM
    Washington Dulles Airport
    Washington Dulles Airport
    0
    United Airlines
    Economy
    from $93
  • United Airlines
    1h 22m
    0
    6:55 PM
    Newark Airport
    Newark Airport
    8:17 PM
    Washington Dulles Airport
    Washington Dulles Airport
    0
    United Airlines
    Economy
    from $179
  • Skyscanner
    1h 25m
    0
    7:00 AM
    Newark Airport
    Newark Airport
    8:25 AM
    Ronald Reagan Washington Airport
    Ronald Reagan Washington Airport
    0
    Skyscanner
    Economy
    from $93
  • Skyscanner
    1h 26m
    0
    10:28 AM
    LaGuardia Airport
    LaGuardia Airport
    11:54 AM
    Washington Dulles Airport
    Washington Dulles Airport
    0
    Skyscanner
    Economy
    from $153
  • Skyscanner
    1h 26m
    0
    6:00 AM
    LaGuardia Airport
    LaGuardia Airport
    7:26 AM
    Washington Dulles Airport
    Washington Dulles Airport
    0
    Skyscanner
    Economy
    from $228
  • Skyscanner
    1h 31m
    0
    9:00 AM
    Newark Airport
    Newark Airport
    10:31 AM
    Ronald Reagan Washington Airport
    Ronald Reagan Washington Airport
    0
    Skyscanner
    Economy
    from $93
  • Fastest Buses Friday

  • CoachRun
    4h 0m
    0
    9:00 PM
    New York
    East Broadway
    1:00 AM
    Washington, DC
    Pennsylvania Av SE & L'Enfant Sq SE Bus Stop
    0
    CoachRun
    Economy
    $25
  • VA Express
    4h 0m
    0
    9:30 AM
    New York
    Chinatown
    1:30 PM
    Washington, DC
    Chinatown H St NW & 6th St NW
    0
    VA Express
    Economy
    $30
  • OurBus
    4h 30m
    0
    8:30 AM
    New York
    West 34th Street
    1:00 PM
    Washington, DC
    Armory Metro
    0
    OurBus
    First Class
    $28
  • FlixBus
    4h 30m
    0
    1:30 AM
    New York
    31st & 8th Ave
    6:00 AM
    Washington, DC
    Union Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $30
  • Greyhound US
    5h 30m
    0
    2:45 AM
    New York
    Port Authority Bus Terminal
    8:15 AM
    Washington, DC
    Union Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $30
Here you will find all operators and timetables for a Bus from New York to Washington, DC

What are the most popular stations in New York and Washington, DC?

In New York, you will usually depart from Port Authority Bus Terminal, Grand Central Terminal or West 34th Street, while in Washington, DC you will be arriving at Pennsylvania Av SE & L'Enfant Sq SE Bus Stop, Union Station or Armory Metro, but there are many more stops to explore in both locations.

How do I decide? Some tips and tricks from our experience

Are you having trouble deciding on how to get to Washington, DC from New York? With 18 connections between 8 Bus and Flight operators, it can be difficult to find the one ride that will make you happy. But we have some tips that can help you make the best informed decision. First of all, the best trip is always the one that meets all your needs, so make a list of all the things that you want from this journey and look for something that will satisfy all of them. Here we will go through some of the factors mostly commonly taken into consideration.

Look for the lowest price

Ticket price is usually the main concern: even if you can afford to pay more, why do it if there are cheaper options? Saving on the trip means that you can spend more on the vacation itself! Between New York and Washington, DC, you can pay as low as $20 with a Bus from CoachRun.

Travel duration

Time is also an important factor. An earlier departure may allow you to see a beautiful sunset or relax before an important event. And remember, time is money, so paying more for a shorter trip may be well worth it. For longer distances, flights are without doubt the best options, but be mindful of airport times and possible delays: a high-speed train may end up cheaper and faster! Here the quicker option is definitely the Flight from United Airlines: you will get to Washington, DC in just 1h 16m.

Comfort makes all the difference

You should always take into account what your personal travelling preferences are. Is one hand luggage enough, or are you trasporting more? Would you like to have a snack during the journey? Can you relax in a busy compartment, or do you need space for yourself? Even among the same mode of transportation, different companies will offer you varying levels of comfort and amenities. The main operators connecting New York and Washington, DC are Skyscanner, Spirit Airlines and JetBlue Airways, but be sure to check what they have to offer!

Save money with deals, and always compare

One last tip? Even if you live in New York and Washington, DC is your only destination, it may be wise to check the offers from and to nearby cities or, if you are flyng, nearby airports. Check the trips from Jersey City or to Ronald Reagan Washington Airport, and look at flights from John F. Kennedy Airport, and landing at Ronald Reagan Washington Airport. Comparing different routes may allow you to find deals or promotions you were not aware of. Consider also signing up to CheckMyBus to see even more exclusive promotions!

Which companies offer a trip from New York to Washington, DC?

The most popular companies between New York and Washington, DC, are Skyscanner, Spirit Airlines and JetBlue Airways. Be sure to check their seat class offers and the amenities that they provide.

Bus companies: FlixBus, Greyhound US, VA Express and 4 more.

Airlines: Skyscanner, Spirit Airlines, JetBlue Airways and 2 more.

All you need to know when you travel from New York to Washington, DC

Check all information on comfort and services on all modes of transports from New York to Washington, DC. See which seat classes are available, and what amenities are other advantages offered by the operators on your journey.

FAQs about the trip from New York to Washington, DC

How can I reach Washington, DC from New York?

Every day, there are on average 18 connections between Bus and Flight, with which you can get to Washington, DC from New York.

How far is Washington, DC from New York?

The distance between New York and Washington, DC is 202.3 miles.

What is the most ecofriendly mode of transport between New York and Washington, DC?

Trains and buses are by far the greenest options, with trains surpassing buses on longer routes. Planes will always be the worst polluters, especially in shorter flights, were the emissions from the takeoff and landing are less offset by the distance. On this particular route, a bus will emit, per person, a total of 9 kgs of CO2, a train 11 kgs, a car 55 kgs, and a flight 80 kgs.

What is the cheapest mode of transport from New York to Washington, DC?

You can get to Washington, DC with just $20 by taking a Bus from CoachRun.

What is the fastest way to get from New York to Washington, DC?

While a plane is travelling fastest boarding and transfer to airport consumes a lot of time. Usually, high speed trains are better than flights if pure train travel time is below 4 hours. For this particular route, you can get to Washington, DC in just 1h 16m with a Flight from United Airlines.

More routes to New York and to Washington, DC

Looking for more options? Here you can see the most popular routes to New York and to Washington, DC. Simply click on a connection, and you’ll find all the details about the route!

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