There are 7 ways to get from Washington to Jamaica 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 John F. Kennedy International Airport
best- Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)plane DCA - JFK
1h 23m$932–1,736Drive 232.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Washington to Jamaicacar 232.6 mi
4h 34m$43–62Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Washington Union Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain Acela
3h 25m$128–199Bus via 42 St-Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Take the bus from Washington to New Yorkbus Ppb 8709 / ...
5h 1m$58–98Fly to Laguardia Airport
- Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Laguardia Airport (LGA)plane DCA - LGA
1h 47m$100–667Fly to Newark Liberty International Airport, train
- Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)plane DCA - EWR
- Take the train from Newark Airport Railroad Station to New York Penn Stationtrain
2h 26m$925–1,675Bus (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to New York Midtownbus FlixBus 2601 / ...
5h 10m$48–74
Washington to Jamaica by train (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Washington to Jamaica is to drive which costs $40 - $65 and takes 4h 34m.
The fastest way to get from Washington to Jamaica is to fly which takes 1h 23m and costs $900 - $1,800.
No, there is no direct bus from Washington to Jamaica. However, there are services departing from Washington and arriving at New York via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 1m.
No, there is no direct train from Washington station to Jamaica. However, there are services departing from Washington Union Station and arriving at Jamaica via New York Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 25m.
The distance between Washington and Jamaica is 220 miles. The road distance is 233.9 miles.
The best way to get from Washington to Jamaica without a car is to train which takes 3h 25m and costs $120 - $200.
It takes approximately 1h 23m to get from Washington to Jamaica, including transfers.
Washington to Jamaica bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, depart from Washington station.
Washington to Jamaica train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, depart from Washington Union Station.
The best way to get from Washington to Jamaica is to fly which takes 1h 23m and costs $900 - $1,800. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $120 - $200 and takes 3h 25m, you could also bus via 42 St-Port Authority Bus Terminal, which costs $55 - $100 and takes 5h 1m.
What companies run services between Washington, DC, USA and Jamaica, NY, USA?
American Airlines, JetBlue Airways, and Delta fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) every 4 hours. 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 John F. Kennedy International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–380
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Laguardia Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–700
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–380
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Laguardia Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–700
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Newark Liberty International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–400
- Website
- jetblue.com
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–380
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact DetailsContact 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 DetailsContact 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
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
Train from Newark Airport Railroad Station to New York Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 26 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $16–20
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adult Airport
- $16–20
- Phone
- 1-800-343-9999
- Website
- Peter Pan
Bus from Washington to New York
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $55–100
- 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
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $40–65
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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Washington to Jamaica bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, arrive at New York station.
Washington to Jamaica train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, arrive at Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Washington to Jamaica is 234 miles. It takes approximately 4h 34m to drive from Washington to Jamaica.
There are 3236+ hotels available in Jamaica.