How to get there:
Bus Lines
Megabus
Depart: 34th St between 11th Ave and 12th Ave
Arrive: Union Station
Duration: Approx 4hrs 30min
Cost: $1-$30
Notes: Free wifi & power outlets, seat belts, frequent daily departures. Round trip fares are open-ended.
DC2NY “The Upscale Bus”
Depart: Penn Station in front of the Regency Inn at 215 W. 34th St.
Arrive-stops: Dupont Circle, corner of 20th St, Mass Ave NW, 14th St NW between H & I NW, Downtown DC
Duration: 4hrs 30min
Cost: $23-$45
Notes: Free WI-FI, free bottle of water, reschedule ticket for free.
Bolt Bus
Departs: 36rd & 7th Ave.
Arrives: 10th & H St NW
Cost: $19-35 one-way
Duration: 4hrs 30 min
Frequency: Hourly
Notes: Free WI-FI, Power outlets.
Greyhound
Departs: Penn Station
Arrives: Washington Union Sq. Station
Cost: $17-$36 one-way
Duration: 4- 6 hours
Washington Deluxe Bus Inc.
Departs: Penn Station
Arrives: Dupont Circle and Union Station
Cost: $23-$40 one-way
Duration: 4 hours
Frequency: Every day
Notes: Free WI-FI, TV VCR, Power outlets,
DC via Train
Amtrak Acela & Northeast Regional
Departs: NY Penn Station
Arrives: Washington DC Union Station
Cost: $96-$200 one-way
Duration: 3 hours-3.5 hours
Frequency: Every day
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