United States of America · City Tours

Washington DC to New York Day Trip by Rail

16 Hours Round trip from Washington Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Day trip by rail from Washington, D.C. to New York
  • 02 See famous New York landmarks on a hop-on hop-off tour
  • 03 Enjoy a 2-course lunch at a local Times Square restaurant
  • 04 Pass by the Empire State Building, Rockefeller Center and the United Nations
  • 05 Visit Battery Park with views of the Statue of Liberty
  • 06 Family-friendly experience with sightseeing, dining and shopping
  • 07 Return to Washington the same day

Travel from Washington, D.C. to New York for a full-day city experience that combines sightseeing, dining and free time in one of the world’s most iconic destinations. This rail day trip is designed for travellers who want to make the most of a single day in the city, with a hop-on hop-off tour and a 2-course lunch included.

Along the way, enjoy views of famous New York landmarks such as the Empire State Building, Rockefeller Center, the United Nations, the Apollo Theater and Battery Park with views of the Statue of Liberty. With shopping, family-friendly sightseeing and a meal in Times Square, this tour offers an easy way to experience the highlights of New York before returning to Washington.

Along the way, enjoy views of famous New York landmarks such as the Empire State Building, Rockefeller Center, the United Nations, the Apollo Theater and Battery Park with views of the Statue of Liberty.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 16 Hours
Tour type Shared
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Not included
Transport Not included
Wheelchair access No
Cities Washington D.C., New York
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

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Day 01

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The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • 2-course lunch
  • Hop-on hop-off tour

What's Not Included

  • No Luggage

Know before you go

  • INFANTS MUST SIT ON LAPS
  • STROLLER OR PRAM ACCESSIBLE
  • ANIMALS OR PETS ALLOWED
  • PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION NEARBY
  • Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
  • Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
  • Please note that if you are booking this trip within the next 13 days, there maybe a last minute surcharge for this trip as this tour does sell out.
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Please call to arrange ticketing immediately after creating your booking. Failure to do so may result in cancellation of your tour without a refund.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Washington, US
Tour start
Washington, US
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 16 hours finish where they began, in Washington.

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