A day trip from New York to Washington, D.C. is your gateway to the history of the United States. The nation's capital, a compact city on the Potomac River, houses the three branches of the federal government, along with countless monuments and museums.
A day trip from New York to Washington, D.C. is your gateway to the history of the United States. The nation's capital, a compact city on the Potomac River, houses the three branches of the federal government, along with countless monuments and museums.
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A day trip from New York to Washington, D.C. is your gateway to the history of the United States. The nation's capital, a compact city on the Potomac River, houses the three branches of the federal government, along with countless monuments and museums.
Here's an essential guide of tips and info about Washington D.C., one of the most exciting day trips from New York City.
Due to the distance between the cities, tours last at least a full day from 11 to 14 hours.
Multi-day tours from New York to Washington D.C. are also available, including two-, three- or four-day jaunts that also take in Philadelphia, the country's first capital city and the Niagara Falls.
A quick way to get to the capital is with an express bus ride that takes just four hours from the Big Apple, depending on traffic.
Our least expensive option for a full-day roundtrip tour of Washington DC from NYC with pickup and drop-off from Times Square or 790 7th Ave.
Our highest rated option for a tour to Washington DC from NYC makes an additional stop in Philadelphia to see the Liberty Bell and the Rocky Statue.
If you need a private driver/guide who speaks Italian, Russian, German, French or Spanish, this is the tour for you.
This tour package gives you an extra day to explore and includes a one-night hotel stay with breakfast at the Wyndham Garden in Washington, D.C.
Depending on the tour, you can see and visit some or all of the following attractions in Washington, D.C.
This national cemetery is the burial place of hundreds of thousands of soldiers who have fought in every war of the United States from the Revolutionary War until the present day.
The most notable sites are the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, the grave of President John F. Kennedy and Arlington House — a 19th-century mansion constructed by the step-grandson of George Washington.
The official residence and workplace of the President of the United States has been called home by every president since John Adams in 1800. Construction of the mansion started in 1792 and eight years later it was ready for occupation, although it hadn't been completely finished.
Fun facts about the White House:
Located at the eastern end of the National Mall is one of Washington's most architecturally impressive buildings, the Capitol Building is a neoclassical structure that dates back to the last decade of the 18th century. It is the home of the Senate and the House of Representatives.
Embark on a mission of incredible discoveries as you immerse yourself in the country's history of aviation and space travel. See the 1903 Wright Flyer, touch some moon rock, look at Charles Lindbergh's Spirit of St. Louis and marvel at the Apollo 11 Command Module.
This iconic memorial was built to honor the 16th President of the United States, Abraham Lincoln.
36 Doric columns surround the structure. There is one for each of the 36 states that were in the Union at the time of Lincoln's assassination in 1865.
Your excursion from New York to Washington D.C. may also include a visit to the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall. The tribute lists the names of more than 58,000 servicemen and women who gave their lives in service of their country.
Towering over the Washington skyline is this 555-foot marble obelisk that was built to honor George Washington. From its 500' level observation deck visitors can enjoy superlative views of the city as well as surrounding areas in Virginia and Maryland.
A bus or car trip to Washington, D.C. from New York takes about 4 to 5 hours (including a 30-minute breakfast stop).
A train from Penn Station to Washington Union Station will take from 3 to 4 hours. Ticket prices range from $40 to $300.
Summers in Washington, D.C. can be sweltering, so the best time of year is from September to November. The weather is warm, and the majority of tourists have gone back home.
March to May is also another good time, with pleasant weather and an added bonus of seeing the city's cherry blossoms in peak bloom.