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The 15 Best Washington DC Day Trips from New York

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From NYC: Guided Day Trip to Washington DC by Van or Bus

From NYC: Guided Day Trip to Washington DC by Van or Bus - Pentagon views, Iwo Jima, and Georgetown quick passes

1.From NYC: Guided Day Trip to Washington DC by Van or Bus

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 3,418 reviews · 15 hours · from $104Our pick

A guided NYC-to-DC day trip by van or bus hitting Arlington, the National Mall, the White House, and the Capitol, with museum time.

“Brilliant trip from start to finish, our tour guide David was fantastic, he was so patient and knowledgeable, he made the day for us! Our driver Enrique was fantastic he was also very patient and brilliant for the long spin to and from Washington, I would recommended this trip to anyone thinking of doing it, it was fantastic thank you!”

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From New York City: Washington and Philadelphia 1-Day Tour

From New York City: Washington and Philadelphia 1-Day Tour - Washington, DC: National Mall Moments and the Lincoln Memorial

New York City: Full-Day Washington DC City Highlights Tour

New York City: Full-Day Washington DC City Highlights Tour - Starting at Port Authority: the part that sets your day up

3.Full-Day Washington DC City Highlights Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2,791 reviews · 14 hours · from $149

See Washington, D.C. from New York in 14 hours with guided stops at Arlington, JFK, the White House, Capitol Hill, memorials, and Air & Space.

“It was great day trip. We have visited many things: Memorials, White house, the Capital, National Air and Space Museum, Arlington”

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Washington DC Highlights, 1-Day Tour from NYC

Washington DC Highlights, 1-Day Tour from NYC - Getting started: 6:30am and the Midtown meeting point

4.Washington DC Highlights, 1-Day Tour from NYC

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2,607 reviews · 11 to 13 hours (approx.) · from $129

One day to see DC’s top monuments from NYC: Arlington, Capitol, White House views, and Smithsonian museums, all with a guide.

“This tour was truly eye-opening and gave me a much clearer understanding of American history—something I hadn’t expected at all. Sharon, our tour guide, was absolutely outstanding. Her deep knowledge and passion for U.S. history brought every story to life and helped me see the country’s past from an entirely new perspective. I walked away with a genuine appreciation for how America’s history has shaped its present.”

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Washington DC & Philadelphia 1-Day Guided Tour from NYC

Washington DC & Philadelphia 1-Day Guided Tour from NYC - Price and value: paying to avoid planning fatigue

5.Washington DC & Philadelphia 1-Day Guided Tour from NYC

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,109 reviews · 15 hours (approx.) · from $128Top rated

Day trip by coach from NYC to Washington DC and Philadelphia with a bilingual guide, key memorials, Independence Hall, Liberty Bell, and Rocky Steps.

“Both my husband and I had a wonderful time during this tour. We visited so many sightseeings. It was a long tour but worth it. Highly recommend.”

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Washington DC Day Tour from New York City

Washington DC Day Tour from New York City - Arlington National Cemetery: Kennedy graves and the quiet scale

6.Washington DC Day Tour from New York City

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 917 reviews · from $125

Washington DC in one guided day from NYC. Arlington, National Mall memorials, White House views, Union Station break, Wi‑Fi coach.

“Got picked up at picked up point. No hassle Had a fantastic day with our small group and the tour guide explained everything, also letting us take plenty of pictures.”

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Washington DC Day Trip by Bus from New York City

Washington DC Day Trip by Bus from New York City - Where You Start: Broadway and 51st, Then Out of Town

From NYC: Washington Highlights Guided One Day Tour

From NYC: Washington Highlights Guided One Day Tour - Crossing New Jersey, Delaware, and Maryland: Breakfast and City Pass-By

Excursion to Washington from New York in 1 day

Excursion to Washington from New York in 1 day - Starting in Times Square: meeting point and your first decisions

9.Excursion to Washington from New York in 1 day

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 393 reviews · 15 hours (approx.) · from $110

NYC to Washington DC in one day with a bilingual guide, air-conditioned bus, free Arlington and Mall memorial stops, plus Air & Space Museum.

“The one day excursion to Washington DC is perfect, we were able to visit different sites which give us insights of the life of Kennedy and Lincoln. Jay was very accommodating as well as the other members of the group. I highly recommend this to travellers who wanted to have a glimpse of Washington DC”

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Day trip to Washington from New York

Day trip to Washington from New York - War memorial stops that pack emotion into minutes

10.Day trip to Washington from New York

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 348 reviews · 15 hours (approx.) · from $119

Full-day coach trip from NYC to Washington DC: Arlington, the National Mall, major memorials, photo stops, and museum time with Wi‑Fi.

“The tour to Washington DC was great, we had a lovely guide Juanita who took very good care of us and provided lots of interesting facts about the capital city. Her instructions about meeting points, free time etc. were always clear. We had enough time in every site and I think the itinerary was perfect. We had 2 stops on the services areas and we were given 1.5 hours of free time to have lunch or go to one of the museums. The couch was comfortable, with USB chargers. This tour is perfect if you have only one day and want to see the main attractions in Washington DC.”

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3-Day Best of Niagara Falls and Washington D.C. Tour from NYC

3-Day Best of Niagara Falls and Washington D.C. Tour from NYC - Day 1 in Philadelphia and Washington D.C.: Capitol to Lincoln

NYC: Philadelphia, Washington DC & Amish Country 2-Day Tour

NYC: Philadelphia, Washington DC & Amish Country 2-Day Tour - Amish Country: The Buggy Ride and What It Really Teaches

12.Philadelphia, Washington DC & Amish Country 2-Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 272 reviews · 2 days · from $340

Tight 2-day trip covering Philadelphia icons, Amish country, and Washington DC’s big monuments with guided comfort and entry fees.

“The locations are breathtaking. You will notice the monuments listed below, which are depicted on the site in the full description. You'll get to visit the Air and Space Museum, for example. Due to renovations, not all of the museum is accessible, but you can still visit and explore it. It could seem "too fast" to sightsee during the trip, but you must consider all the areas you must visit. In the end, my boyfriend and I had a great time. And we anticipate visiting a lot more locations.”

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NYC: Niagara Falls, Philadelphia, Washington DC 4-Day Tour

NYC: Niagara Falls, Philadelphia, Washington DC 4-Day Tour - Day 1: Watkins Glen Canyon to Niagara Falls at Night

14.Niagara Falls, Philadelphia, Washington DC 4-Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 155 reviews · 4 days · from $805

4 days from NYC to Niagara Falls, Philadelphia, and Washington DC with Watkins Glen, Maid of the Mist, and an Amish buggy ride.

“Il tour era suddiviso in due parti con due agenzie, guide e pullman differenti! Niagara nei primi due giorni e Philadelphia e Washington gli altri due! Le guide molto preparate, i tempi molto incalzanti, per ogni visita avevamo al massimo 50 minuti! Un giorno dovevano scegliere se mangiare o visitare il luogo con i negozietti di Lancaster ! Gli alberghi a parte quello della prima notte tutti in posizioni in prossimità di autostrada con servizi molto limitati, e giornata che finiva alle 20.00! Colazioni pessime, nel secondo albergo dall’unico microonde sono venuti fuori un nugolo di moscerini! Senza parlare della poca scelta (es. solo latte freddo, zero parte salata) Sulle…”

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Philadelphia, Washington DC & Amish Country, 2-Days from NYC

Philadelphia, Washington DC & Amish Country, 2-Days from NYC - Day 1 in Philadelphia: Founders landmarks with short, efficient stops