There are 8 ways to get from Washington to Harlem by plane, train (Amtrak), bus, car, train, or bus (Flixbus)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to Laguardia Airport
best- Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Laguardia Airport (LGA)plane DCA - LGA
1h 59m$99–656Drive 231.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Washington to Harlemcar 231.5 mi
4h 23m$39–56Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Washington Union Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain Acela
3h 19m$126–191Bus
- Take the bus from Washington to New Yorkbus Ppb 8709 / ...
4h 44m$58–98Fly to John F. Kennedy International Airport
- Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)plane DCA - JFK
2h 9m$940–1,137Fly to Newark Liberty International Airport
- Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)plane DCA - EWR
2h 40m$968–1,351Fly to Westchester County Airport, train
- Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Westchester County Airport (HPN)plane DCA - HPN
- Take the train from White Plains to 125th Street - Harlemtrain
3h 57m$81–481Bus via New York Midtown (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to New York Midtownbus FlixBus 2601 / ...
5h 10m$48–68
Washington to Harlem by train and subway (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Washington to Harlem is to drive which costs $35 - $55 and takes 4h 23m.
The fastest way to get from Washington to Harlem is to fly which takes 1h 59m and costs $95 - $700.
No, there is no direct bus from Washington to Harlem. However, there are services departing from Washington and arriving at New York via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 44m.
No, there is no direct train from Washington station to Harlem. However, there are services departing from Washington Union Station and arriving at 125 St via 34 St-Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 19m.
The distance between Washington and Harlem is 223 miles. The road distance is 232.8 miles.
The best way to get from Washington to Harlem without a car is to train which takes 3h 19m and costs $120 - $200.
It takes approximately 1h 59m to get from Washington to Harlem, including transfers.
Washington to Harlem bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, depart from Washington station.
Washington to Harlem train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, depart from Washington Union Station.
The best way to get from Washington to Harlem is to fly which takes 1h 59m and costs $95 - $700. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $120 - $200 and takes 3h 19m, you could also bus, which costs $55 - $100 and takes 4h 44m.
What companies run services between Washington, DC, USA and Harlem, NY, USA?
American Airlines and Delta fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Laguardia Airport (LGA) hourly. Alternatively, Amtrak Acela operates a train from Washington Union Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station hourly. Tickets cost $50–750 and the journey takes 3h. Amtrak also services this route hourly.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Laguardia Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–650
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–350
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Westchester County Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–470
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Laguardia Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–650
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–350
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Newark Liberty International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–380
- Website
- jetblue.com
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–350
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Washington Union Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $50–750
- Schedules at
- Amtrak Acela
- Website
- Amtrak
- Business Class
- $50–490
- First Class
- $200–750
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Washington Union Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 7m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $120–190
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 877.690.5114
- Website
- Metro North Railroad
Train from White Plains to 125th Street - Harlem
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $8–14
- Website
- Metro North Railroad
- Schedules at
- Metro North Railroad Schedules
- Off-Peak
- $8–10
- Peak
- $12–14
- Phone
- 1-800-343-9999
- Website
- Peter Pan
Bus from Washington to New York
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $55–95
- Website
- Peter Pan
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Washington Union Station to New York Midtown
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $40–70
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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Booking & Getting There
Washington to Harlem bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, arrive at New York station.
Washington to Harlem train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, arrive at Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Washington to Harlem is 233 miles. It takes approximately 4h 23m to drive from Washington to Harlem.
There are 3861+ hotels available in Harlem.