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New York to Washington DC Day Trip by Rail
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New York to Washington DC Day Trip by Rail

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Ages 0-85, max of 25 per group
Duration: 16h
Start time: Check availability
Audio guide: English
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  • Roundtrip Train Ticket to Washington DC from NY Penn Station
  • Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour in Washington DC
  • Hard Rock Cafe 2 Course Lunch w/ Unlimited Non-Alcoholic Drinks - Priority Skip the Line Seating
  • Guaranteed to skip the lines


Start:
  • Penn Station, New York, NY 10119, USA
End:This activity ends back at the meeting point.

    • Wheelchair accessible
    • Stroller accessible
    • Near public transportation
    • Infants must sit on laps
    If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 15081P10

    • Most travelers can participate
    • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 25 travelers

    • All sales are final and incur 100% cancellation penalties.

    The tour operator has provided the following answers to customers’ questions.
    Is hotel pickup included for the Washington DC Day Trip?
    Hotel pickup is not available for this tour. You will have to make your own way to the meeting location listed in the 'Departure & Return" section above.
    Answered Dec 2022
    Is parking available at the pickup point for the Washington DC Day Trip?
    There are various parking lots available near the departure point (parking rates apply and vary based on location), however, it is highly recommended to utilize public transportation or a ride-share service.
    Answered Dec 2022
    Can I bring an infant with me on the Washington DC Day Trip?
    Absolutely! Please be sure to select the appropriate number of infants and children that will be traveling with you when making your reservation.
    Answered Dec 2022
    What type of vehicle is used for the Washington DC Day Trip?
    From New York City, you will board a train direct to Washington DC. Upon arrival, you will have free time to explore DC on your own along with tickets for a hop-on-hop-off bus tour of the city.
    Answered Dec 2022

    If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 15081P10

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    • New York, NY 10119, USA
    • Pass by
      United States Holocaust Memorial Museum
      Ford's Theatre
      Union Station
      Vietnam Veterans Memorial
      Smithsonian Institution Building
      U.S. Capitol
      International Spy Museum
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      Departure point
      Pass by
      Madame Tussauds DC
    About the operator
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    • Attractions4Us New York City
      539
      New York City, New York
      Joined in July 2018
    • debbiemC8653KA
      0 contributions
      1.0 of 5 bubbles
      It was a rip-off
      This was horrible. The boat left without us even though we were there, & there wasn’t another boat for 2 hours! We paid a lot for nothing!
      Written January 10, 2025
    • Nicky M
      0 contributions
      3.0 of 5 bubbles
      Christmas skating
      Very busy on the day. Had bought tickets beforehand but had to wait in a line for a longtime, way beyond our allocated time slot. Once on the ice had a lovely time, again very crowded, but beautiful place to skate.
      Written January 5, 2025
    • miriam0c0nn0r
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      18 bday celebration trip to NY
      It’s my second time watching this beautiful show. I had to bring my son who turned 18 a few days ago, I wasn’t sure if he was going to like it, but he definitely enjoyed it! I highly recommend it to anyone who wants to get in the spirit of Christmas! Or like us it didn’t matter, we watched it on New Year’s Day!
      Written January 4, 2025
    • 814almag
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Impressive!
      What an incredible performance! This show should be a must see for anyone visiting during the Christmas holiday. The music, dancing, singing, and technical effects were perfection!
      Written January 4, 2025
    • AHMSAAD
      0 contributions
      3.0 of 5 bubbles
      Good for kids but, the rest of the family wanted to leave, the got bored !
      Simple show, we paid over 300 dollars for normal seats, honestly it was not worth it. The streets show even better and more enjoyable and less cost.
      Written January 3, 2025
    • Victoria M
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Visiting the STATUE OF LIBERTY LADY
      Great view, service was great as well. Attentive, gifts to buy on cruise. One of the men who works on board grabbed a chair for my friend to sit down
      Written January 2, 2025
    • TommieR24
      0 contributions
      1.0 of 5 bubbles
      Worst Cruise around Statue of Liberty EVER!!
      My cousin visiting me from Raleigh, NC booked this particular cruise from Pier 36 on the East River. The boat was horrible for views. Basically no outdoor deck on top of the boat, only a very tiny area not inside at the very back of the boat, & 2 inside levels with filthy windows. Nowhere near enough seating as about 50 people had to stand the entire cruise, myself, my cousin & her 2 sons included. We couldn’t even stand near the filthy windows but had to stand in the middle of the 2nd level. I am 72 years old & when I asked a boat employee about any additional seating, he just replied “Sorry” as he gave me 10 seconds of his time, because he was looking at his mobile phone the whole time. This had to be a safety violation with having so many people crammed on this boat with not enough seating. I have taken many other cruises around the Statue of Liberty from the Hudson River side, including the “Circle Line” which has an extremely large unobstructed view from the top deck & a small open roof covering on the back in case of rain, with plenty of seating for everyone. I would highly recommend a Circle Line cruise over this horrible experience!!!!!
      Written January 2, 2025
    • misspeachykeen
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      WONDERFUL! An absoloute must see at Christmas
      One of the most incredible experiences I've ever been fortunate enough to expirience. I went to NY with my dad back in 2008 and at the time (we went in the autumn) we said we would make it back one year to see The Rockettes in the Christmas Spectacular. Sadly my dad passed before we ever mae this trip happen so my husband and I went to NY around Christmas to do all the amazing Christmas things! This show was top of my list and WOW. The Rockettes are incredible, the orchestra is wonderful, all of the singers are so talented and the ushers are friendly as well as efficient. I was blown away by the interior and the ladies toilets were stunning and looked to have original period pieces within. I would warn the concession stand is very expensive, I bought a bauble to remember the show and it was $55 We sat the front row of the first circle which was a wonderful view of the whole theatre, the seats were comfortable and we had adequate leg room
      Written January 2, 2025
    • angieaR9911PT
      0 contributions
      1.0 of 5 bubbles
      Terrible Experience
      Very rude staff, boat was dirty and old, not accommodating, customer service was not helpful at all. I’ll not be booking with them again.
      Written January 1, 2025
    • aqquillukh
      0 contributions
      1.0 of 5 bubbles
      Ripped O#$
      My own opinion; What a ri- off! We paid for a fully guided tour for liberty, Ellis island, 9/11 memorial, stock exchange and just got dropped off at the ferry to liberty and was told your on your own, its a self guided tour. We were lost at liberty but with the help of other company tour guides we were able to figure out where to go and see at liberty and then we took a ferry to Ellis island on our own then back to battery park but ask the same lady and third party company that dropped us off at the ferry and asked her how we could finish the 9/11 tour and she said its that way go walk over there. What a waste of our day they don’t only owe me a refund they owe me for wasting my only full day with all expenses in nyc! Be careful and confirm your guided tours folks!
      Written December 30, 2024
    • 736mariamagdalenag
      0 contributions
      4.0 of 5 bubbles
      The tour desk people
      San Patric cathedral We love the cathedral the tour offer was only an auto guide and the people a the tour desk did not have the right actitud they ready did not explain us much and treat us just with no interest. But the cathedral was amazing
      Written December 29, 2024
    • sowdernatalie
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Knowledgeable, friendly smart tour guide. Knows NYC well!!
      Our guide was very good!! She was knowledgeable and well spoken, smart and just a sharp cookie!!! We had a cold wet, rainy day and we made she made the best of it!! Totally will do again!!
      Written December 29, 2024
    • Nowwhereareyougoing
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Skip the snacks and just go for the show
      Absolutely amazing show. I could have watched the same show twice that day. We really enjoyed it (myself 36yo, sister 32yo). The cost for popcorn and 2 canned seltzers was outrageous, 75$. Skip the snacks and just go for the show.
      Written December 29, 2024
    • L1629LSamyf
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      We had a great tour with Bonnie who showed us the ropes of Christmas sight seeing
      Bonnie was a wonderful guide and had so much patience with us because we were late due to being dropped off way down and had to walk 20 min to her.
      Written December 29, 2024
    • A7954YVbrianb
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Great kids entertainment
      We hadn't been here for years, not since out daughter was little. Now we were here with our six year old grandson. The only animal act these days is a troop of trained poodles, that may or may not choose to show they are trained. This is no Ringling Brothers, Barnum and Bailey Big Top three ring circus, but then that no longer exists, What this is is a modern version of a small traveling circus and in that respect it fits the bill well. The New York Times chose to criticize this years show harshly and unfairly against standards that don't apply. For children, which is the audience the circus is for, they were entertained. The acts were not too long for their comprehension and the Human Fountains were exactly what six year old boys find entertaining. The low wire act was the only act that needed more practice and no doubt given a few more seasons the performer will improve, which is more than can be said for the poodles. The theme is NYC, the music, projections and rats in place of a Ring Master were good. The Harlem night club tap dancers could have done with better choreography. The Times criticism that there was no Ringmaster belies the fact it was one ring and no animals in need of a traditional Ringmasters whip. Take a kid and enjoy this circus.
      Written December 28, 2024
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    dezo55
    Dallas, TX6 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    Sep 2017
    Day trip was awesome . Got up at 5:00am arrive to D.C. Return back to NYC 10:00 pm. Wonderful day in D.C. The amtrak was fast and cool spent time in food and bar car on train.
    Written August 27, 2018
    This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
    This is one of the most popular day trips. I am happy to learn that you had a fun filled day. We offer day trips all over the USA and Canada and we hope to see you soon. Attractions4us
    Written March 5, 2019
    This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.

    Fulvio M
    1 contribution
    1.0 of 5 bubbles
    Jan 2024 • Family
    This shouldn’t be calling a tour. When arrived in NY there’s nothing off the train telling you where to go, you have to take a taxi to get to the spot then you have to wait for the bus to start the viewing. I got off sight 8 to see the Trade center after 1 hr when back to continue the sightseeing stood at the stop for 1 hr bus never showed up. The big red bus came by every 5mn the iconic bus did not I didn’t want to miss the train back to DC I took a taxi back to train station and change my return ticket. At the end I only spent 3hrs in the big Apple. Did not redeem the food voucher did not enjoy it. Worst tour to book
    Written January 2, 2024
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    Caroline B
    1 contribution
    1.0 of 5 bubbles
    Aug 2022
    This site is a scam. DO not purchase from this site. I never received my tickets, showed up at 5am to hear there was no train departing to DC.
    Written August 8, 2022
    This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
    You booked this a few hours ago and you received a full refund
    Written August 8, 2022
    This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.

    Igor D
    2 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Juanota and Mario are the best. Juanita is a great tour guide. Washinhton is beautiful town, and Juanita explained everything.
    Written July 10, 2024
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    Phyllis C
    Albuquerque, NM3 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Nov 2019 • Solo
    Amtrak had a comfortable, clean train. I used porter service which I highly recommend. Much prefer this to flying for convenience and comfort.
    Written November 24, 2019
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    *Likely to sell out: Based on Viator’s booking data and information from the provider from the past 30 days, it seems likely this experience will sell out through Viator, a Tripadvisor company.

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