Bus from New York City to Washington, DC, US: Tickets & Schedules

Next bus departures

Next departures for New York City to Washington on December 2
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
bbbus.comBus
152 E Broadway
2230 New York Ave NECheapest
BestBusBus
34th St & 9th Ave
Vienna/Fairfax - GMUFastest
BestBusBus
34th St & 9th Ave
Springfield - FranconiaNo tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc.Bus
New York Port Authority
Union StationNo tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
Bus
New York Port Authority
Union StationNo tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from New York City to Washington

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Washington. The journey takes about 5 hours, and with fares starting at just $23, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

179bus per day
5hAverage Duration
327 kmDistance
8kgCO₂ emissions
Average Price$23 - $354Average Duration5h
8kg CO₂e
Average Price$35 - $961Average Duration3h 24m
30kg CO₂e

Frequently asked questions about travelling from New York City to Washington, DC, US by bus

Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.

  1. How much is the bus ticket from New York City to Washington?

    The cheapest bus tickets from New York City to Washington start from $23. The average price for this route is around $59. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

  2. How long is the bus ride from New York City to Washington?

    The average bus travel time from New York City to Washington is 5h, covering a distance of 327 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 3h 20m and is operated by Greyhound.

  3. Which bus companies service the New York City to Washington route?

    Several major bus companies operate on this route with 179 buses available per day, including services from FlixBus, Greyhound, Peter Pan, BestBus, Vamoose, TripperBus, Wanda Coach, OurBus, BBBus.com, Vamoose Bus Gold, TripperBusElite, CoachRun.

  4. What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from New York City to Washington?

    The earliest bus departs from New York City to Washington at 12:01am. And the latest bus departs at 11:59pm.

  5. What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from New York City to Washington?

    A bus trip from New York City to Washington generates an estimated 8 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.

  6. What is the best bus company from New York City to Washington?

    According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Vamoose, with an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars based on 9 reviews.

  7. Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from New York City to Washington?

    Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company Vamoose has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.8.

  8. Which bus company has the best on-time performance from New York City to Washington?

    According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is Vamoose, with a punctuality rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.

  9. Which bus company has the cleanest buses from New York City to Washington?

    According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Vamoose, with a cleanliness rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found
11-27
$46
11-28
$40
Today
$36
11-30
$42
12-01
$42
12-02
$43
12-03
$41
12-04
$33
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from New York City to Washington, DC, US was searched and found on Dec 4, 2025 with a price of $33

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from New York City to Washington, DC, US, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $33 to $339 for a bus ticket from New York City to Washington, DC, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $33 which is on 2025-12-04.

Usually Greyhound, Vamoose Bus Gold will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.

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