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Cheap buses leaving today

One passenger / one way

Operated by: Megabus USMegabus US
9:20PM
4h55m
2:15AM
Washington - Washington Bus Station
Cheapest
New York - W 34th St & 12th Ave
Cheapest
Operated by: Megabus USMegabus US
11:20PM
4h55m
4:15AM
Washington - Washington Bus Station
2nd Cheapest
New York - W 34th St & 12th Ave
2nd Cheapest
Operated by: BestBusBestBus
8:30AM
4h
12:30PM
Washington - Vienna/Fairfax - GMU
Fastest
New York - 34th St & 9th Ave
Fastest
Operated by: BestBusBestBus
8:15AM
5h30m
1:45PM
Washington - Springfield - Franconia
New York - 34th St & 9th Ave
Operated by: BestBusBestBus
5:30PM
4h
9:30PM
Washington - Vienna/Fairfax - GMU
New York - 34th St & 9th Ave
Bus Washington to New York: Trip Overview

Bus Washington to New York: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$38
Average bus trip duration4h 35m
Number of daily buses76
Earliest bus departure12:15 AM
Distance208 miles (334 km)
Latest bus departure11:20 PM

Washington to New York Buses

How to choose the best bus from DC to NYC

Washington ➟ New York: bus vs car

Transportation modeBusCar
Average cost of travel$41$68
Average travel time4 h 30 min4 h
Carbon footprint (CO2 emissions)40 kg of CO291 kg of CO2

The best way to go from DC to NYC

New York City

Information on this bus route

Daily Departures76
Earliest and Latest Bus Departures12:15AM - 11:20PM
Minimum Price$9
Average Ticket Price$38
Minimum Trip Duration3h
Average Bus Trip Duration4h35m
Distance208 miles (334 km)
Bus Companies on This RouteFlixBus, Greyhound, Megabus, BestBus, Wanda Coach
Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently asked questions for your trip Washington - New York

The average bus ticket price from Washington to New York is $38. The best way to find cheap bus tickets from Washington to New York is to book your tickets as early as possible. Prices tend to rise as your travel date approaches, so book in advance to secure the best prices!

The average travel time between Washington and New York is around 4h 35m, although the fastest bus will take about 3h. This is the time it takes to travel the 204 miles that separates the two cities.

The number of buses from Washington to New York can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 76 on this route. Some buses run direct routes, while others have layovers. Simplify your bus trip from Washington to New York by comparing and selecting the bus that fits you travel style and budget on Busbud.

When taking the bus from Washington to New York, you can travel comfortably and safely with FlixBus, Greyhound, Megabus.

Buses traveling between Washington and New York leave from Union Station or Dupont Circle and arrive at Port Authority, Chinatown, 34th St & 9th Ave.

Once in New York, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Metropolitan Museum of Art, Empire State Building, Museum of Modern Art (MoMA), Bronx Zoo, Central Park.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found
03/17
$15
03/18
$10
Today
$10
03/20
$15
03/21
$15
03/22
$15
03/23
$15
03/24
$10
The cheapest trip from Washington to New York was searched and found on Mar 18, 2024 with a price of $10

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

You can expect to pay from $10 to $189 for a bus ticket from Washington to New York based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $10 which is on 2024-03-24.

Usually The Jet 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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