From NYC: Guided Day Trip to Washington DC by Van or Bus
About This Experience
The most-reviewed Washington day trip from New York on this site, with more than 4,400 reviews. It leaves Midtown Manhattan at 6:00, 7:00 or 8:00 AM in an air-conditioned bus or van, depending on how many people booked that day.
After a breakfast stop at the Delaware House Travel Plaza, the guided part of the day passes the Jefferson Memorial and the Pentagon, walks through Arlington National Cemetery to the Kennedy graves, and stops at the Iwo Jima Memorial. It then drives through Georgetown and along Constitution Avenue before walking the Lincoln Memorial, Reflecting Pool and the Vietnam and Korean War memorials.
The day ends with 90 minutes of free time on the National Mall — enough for one Smithsonian museum — before the drive back to Manhattan. It is a shared group tour, not a private one, and it costs $107 per person.
Highlights
- The most-reviewed New York to Washington day trip: 4.6 from more than 4,400 reviews
- Arlington National Cemetery on foot, including the Kennedy graves
- Iwo Jima Memorial photo stop and a drive through Georgetown
- Lincoln Memorial, Reflecting Pool and the Vietnam and Korean War memorials
- 90 minutes of free time on the National Mall for a Smithsonian museum
- Three morning departures: 6:00, 7:00 or 8:00 AM
What's Included
- ✓ Departure from and return to Midtown Manhattan
- ✓ Round-trip air-conditioned bus or van
- ✓ Professional guide in English or Spanish
- ✓ A breakfast and rest stop in Delaware
- ✓ Several walking stops for photographs
- ✓ 90 minutes of free time at the end to visit a museum
Not Included
- Food and drinks
- Tips
What to Bring
- Comfortable shoes
- A jacket
- Comfortable clothes
Good to Know & Caveats
- This is a shared group tour: the vehicle is a bus or van depending on that day's bookings.
- No pets.
- Guests note the air conditioning at the back of the coach can run cold.
- Choose your departure time (6, 7 or 8 AM) when you book.
Not Suitable For
- People with mobility impairments
- Wheelchair users
Meeting Point
7th Avenue & West 51st Street, Midtown Manhattan. Departures at 6:00, 7:00 and 8:00 AM.
What Travelers Say
Rated 4.6/5 by 4,483 verified GetYourGuide travelers.
Excellent guide and driver good pace to trip Only problem we had was the air conditioning was set too high and was freezing at back of coaching
— Peter, September 3, 2026
From start to finish it was an excellent experience. Juanita, Jose, were excellent guides and Sol was an excellent driver.
— Brenda E., September 7, 2026
Very nice tour and very convenient. Thank you to David the tour guide and Super Mario the driver. Definitely I recommend this tour
— Fernando, August 30, 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
Where does the Washington DC day trip leave from in New York?
7th Avenue and West 51st Street in Midtown Manhattan, at 6:00, 7:00 or 8:00 AM.
Is there time for a Smithsonian museum?
Yes, 90 minutes of free time at the end of the tour, which is enough for one museum on the National Mall.
Is it a private tour?
No. It is a shared group tour in a bus or van. For your own car and guide, see our private Washington tours page.
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