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Bus Manhattan to New York: Trip Overview

Bus Manhattan to New York: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$355
Average bus trip duration1d 11h
Number of daily buses4
Earliest bus departure3:45 PM

Manhattan to New York Buses

Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently asked questions for your trip Manhattan - New York

Taking the bus is the best way to travel to New York without flying. The bus trip is an affordable, safe and convenient way to travel between the two cities. You also have the option of using carpooling services.

Traveling from Manhattan to New York takes about 1d 11h on average, but you can get there in as little as 1d 8h with the quickest bus. This is the time it takes to travel the 1196 miles (1929 km) that separate the two cities.

Manhattan and New York are 1196 miles (1929 km) apart.

Go for the bus if you want the most affordable way to travel this route. The lowest price for the bus on this route is $347.

The bus ticket costs $355 on average. In the last 30 days, the prices ranged from $347 to $410, so it's good to do your research before booking.

Once in New York, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Governors Island, Washington Square Park, World Trade Center and 9/11 Memorial, Empire State Building and Statue of Liberty / Ellis Island.

Certainly! You can indeed opt for an overnight bus from Manhattan to New York. Make sure to pack a blanket and a snack to make your trip more comfortable.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Meet and talk to locals at the bus stations while traveling from Manhattan to New York.There is no better way to get inside travel information while exploring a new city than to go straight to its people.

Much more than a mere vehicle taking you from Manhattan to New York, riding the bus will expose you to some of the most stunning panoramas while enroute to your final bus stop.

Buses are energy-efficient. Carrying a passenger over 100 kms by coach only takes 0.6-0.9 liters of gas. Compare that to the 2.6 liters required by high-speed train, 6.6 liters by airplane and 7.6 liters by gas-powered car, and it's clear that the bus is a more environmentally-conscious option for your bus transportation from Manhattan to New York.

Create your own real life musical score by curating a personalized bus travel playlist - the perfect accompaniment to your bus ride from Manhattan to New York.

Did you know?

The bus driver with the longest career in the world drove more than 2,000,000 miles and is a happy World Record holder.

9.2% of ground transportation in Europe is done by bus versus 7.4% by train.

The word 'bus' is an abbreviation of 'omnibus" which means 'for all' in Latin as buses were meant to be transportation for everybody.

Will you be returning to Manhattan by bus?

Bus from New York to Manhattan

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