Washington DC from NYC Planning Guides
Planning guides for a Washington DC day from New York: how far it is, whether a day trip works, private versus group tours, the best time to go and which tour fits.
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Book the Washington DC from NYC Private Full-day Trip by Car
This is the one listing on GetYourGuide that does the whole New York to Washington day door to door and privately: a licensed driver collects you from your own accommodation in New York City at about 7:00 AM, and nobody else rides in the car all day.
Driving from New York to Washington DC: tolls, parking and stops
Driving from NYC to Washington DC? The route, real drive times, which tolls you pay, $2.30-an-hour Mall parking, stops on the way and when a private tour is easier.
Read guide →How to get from New York to Washington DC
Train, bus, car, group day trip or private tour from NYC to Washington DC: real journey times, the costs to add up, and which suits a one-day visit.
Read guide →Washington DC in one day: the best itinerary for first-time visitors
A realistic one-day Washington DC itinerary: Capitol, White House, Washington Monument, Lincoln Memorial and the war memorials, plus how to fit it into a day trip from NYC.
Read guide →Best Washington DC tours from New York: private, bus and small-group options
Every way to tour Washington DC from New York: shared bus and van day trips, private cars, the train with a DC guide, and DC plus Philadelphia, with prices and reviews.
Read guide →Is a Washington DC day trip from NYC worth it?
Yes, if you want the monuments and can face a 14 to 15 hour day. Travel time, what fits in five hours, private vs group vs train, and when to stay the night.
Read guide →The best time for a Washington DC day trip from New York
Month-by-month guide to a DC day trip from NYC: weather, crowds, daylight, cherry blossoms, the best weekday to go and which tour format suits each season.
Read guide →Can you do a day trip to Washington DC from New York?
Yes. Expect about 5 hours in DC and 8-9 on the road. A sample hour-by-hour day, what you can see, who should stay overnight and three ways to go.
Read guide →How far is Washington DC from New York?
Washington DC is about 225 miles from New York: 4.5 to 5 hours by car, about 3 hours on Acela, 3.5 on the Northeast Regional. Every option compared.
Read guide →Private vs group Washington DC tour from NYC: what you really pay
Private vs group Washington DC tours from New York, costed per person for 1, 2, 4 and 6 travellers, plus what the extra money buys and who should book which.
Read guide →Which private Washington DC tour from NYC is right for you?
Private car, two capitals, train plus a DC guide, or a group bus? Compare all 9 Washington DC tours from New York by price, length and reviews.
Read guide →Ready to book? Compare the private and group tours side by side.
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