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| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Bus | NYC Midtown (31st St & 8th Ave) | Union Station | Cheapest | ||||
 | Bus | 34th St & 9th Ave | Vienna/Fairfax - GMU | Fastest | ||||
| Bus | 34th St & 9th Ave | Springfield - Franconia | No tags | ||||
 | Bus | New York Port Authority | Union Station | No tags | ||||
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus | Bus | New York Port Authority | Union Station | No tags |
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Compare 2 ways to go from New York City to Washington
Among the sustainable travel choices, the Train stands out as a good way to reach Washington. The journey takes about 3 hours 24 minutes and with fares starting at just $24, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Where are the popular stops in New York City and Washington?
Stops in New York City
- A
New York Port Authority
40-42, 625 8th Ave, New York, NY 10018, USA - B
GW Bridge
4211 Broadway, New York, NY 10033, USA - C
34th St & 9th Ave
367 W 34th St, New York, NY 10001, USA - D
11th Ave (between W35th and W36th Street)
428-436 11th Ave, Stop across from Javits Convention Center, New York, NY 10018, USA - E
Chinatown - E Broadway
127 E Broadway, New York, NY 10002, USA - F
31st St & 8th Ave
349 W 31st St (between 8th & 9th Avenue), New York, NY 10001
Stops in Washington
- A
Union Station
6 Union Station Dr NE, Washington, DC 20002, USA - B
Dupont Circle
1500 20th St NW, Washington, DC 20036, USA - C
Silver Spring - Metro
8402 Colesville Rd, Silver Spring, MD 20910, USA - D
Pentagon City
1100 S Hayes St, Arlington, VA 22202, USA - E
L’Enfant Plaza
In front of McDonald's, 400 C St SW, Washington, DC 20024, USA - F
10th Street NW
Charter bus loading zone in front of Madame Tussaud's, 610 10th St NW, Washington, DC 20001, USA
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Frequently asked questions about traveling 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.
How much is the bus ticket from New York City to Washington?
The cheapest bus tickets from New York City to Washington start from $18. The average price for this route is around $44. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus ride from New York City to Washington?
The average bus trip duration from New York City to Washington is 5h 20m, covering a distance of 203 miles (327 km). The quickest bus can get you there in 3h 30m and is operated by FlixBus.
Which bus companies service the New York City to Washington route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 178 buses available per day, including services from FlixBus, Greyhound, Peter Pan, BestBus, OurBus, Wanda Coach, CoachRun, BBBus.com, Aviator Charters, TripperBus, Vamoose, TripperBusElite, Vamoose Bus Gold.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from New York City to Washington?
The earliest bus departs from New York City to Washington at 12:00am. And the latest bus departs at 11:59pm.
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 8.1711 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and recommended mode of travel by Busbud.
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.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from New York City to Washington?
Based on reviews on Busbud, the bus company Vamoose has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.8.
Which bus company has the most timely service from New York City to Washington?
According to Busbud traveler reviews, the most timely bus company on this route is Vamoose, with a punctuality rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from New York City to Washington?
According to Busbud traveler 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.
The cheapest trip from New York City to Washington, DC, US was searched and found on Jun 17, 2026 with a price of $13To 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 $13 to $219 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 $13 which is on 2026-06-17.
Usually TripperBusElite, Greyhound 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.
What's the cheapest way to go from New York City to Washington, DC, US?
The Bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination
