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New York, NY to Washington, DC by bus
The journey from New York, NY to Washington, DC by bus is 328.86 km and takes 5 hrs 29 mins. There are 194 connections per day, with the first departure at 12:01 am and the last at 11:59 pm. It is possible to travel from New York, NY to Washington, DC by bus for as little as $30.00 or as much as $162.95. The best price for this journey is $30.00.
| Lowest Price | $30.00 |
| Journey Duration | 5 hrs 29 mins |
| Connection per Day | Peter Pan, Wanda Coach, Amtrak, CoachRun, Greyhound Lines, Inc., Greyhound, FlixBus, OurBus, bbbus.com, TripperBus, TripperBus-Elite 194 |
| Lowest Price | Peter Pan, Wanda Coach, Amtrak, CoachRun, Greyhound Lines, Inc., Greyhound, FlixBus, OurBus, bbbus.com, TripperBus, TripperBus-Elite $30.00 |
| Highest Price | Peter Pan, Wanda Coach, Amtrak, CoachRun, Greyhound Lines, Inc., Greyhound, FlixBus, OurBus, bbbus.com, TripperBus, TripperBus-Elite $162.95 |
| First Departure | Peter Pan, Wanda Coach, Amtrak, CoachRun, Greyhound Lines, Inc., Greyhound, FlixBus, OurBus, bbbus.com, TripperBus, TripperBus-Elite 12:01 am |
| Last Departure | Peter Pan, Wanda Coach, Amtrak, CoachRun, Greyhound Lines, Inc., Greyhound, FlixBus, OurBus, bbbus.com, TripperBus, TripperBus-Elite 11:59 pm |
| Distance | Peter Pan, Wanda Coach, Amtrak, CoachRun, Greyhound Lines, Inc., Greyhound, FlixBus, OurBus, bbbus.com, TripperBus, TripperBus-Elite 328.86 km |
| Departure | Peter Pan, Wanda Coach, Amtrak, CoachRun, Greyhound Lines, Inc., Greyhound, FlixBus, OurBus, bbbus.com, TripperBus, TripperBus-Elite New York, NY |
| Arrival | Peter Pan, Wanda Coach, Amtrak, CoachRun, Greyhound Lines, Inc., Greyhound, FlixBus, OurBus, bbbus.com, TripperBus, TripperBus-Elite Washington, DC |
| Carriers | Peter Pan, Wanda Coach Peter Pan, Wanda Coach, Amtrak, CoachRun, Greyhound Lines, Inc., Greyhound, FlixBus, OurBus, bbbus.com, TripperBus, TripperBus-Elite |
New York, NY to Washington, DC Bus Times
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Best time to book New York, NY to Washington, DC travel
Virail Pro Tip ✌: Booking 10 days in advance save 10% on average
Price as departure date approaches
Bus companies may charge higher ticket prices as the date of departure approaches. Prices in the next days can range from around $36.69 to $42.06 but may be subject to change. Our advice is to book as early as possible to potentially save up to 13% on your trip!
Best time to book cheap bus tickets from New York, NY to Washington, DC
The cheapest New York, NY - Washington, DC bus tickets can be found for as low as $31.86 if you’re lucky, or $37.13 on average. The most expensive ticket can cost as much as $42.51.
Find the best day to travel to Washington, DC by bus
When travelling to Washington, DC by bus, if you want to avoid crowds you can check how frequently our customers are travelling in the next 30-days using the graph below. On average, the peak hours to travel are between 6:30am and 9am in the morning, or between 4pm and 7pm in the evening. Please keep this in mind when travelling to your point of departure as you may need some extra time to arrive, particularly in big cities!
Services on board Amtrak, Greyhound and FlixBus from New York, NY to Washington, DC
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New York, NY to Washington, DC CO2 Emissions by Bus
Train
23.02kg
Bus
24.66kg
Flight
65.77kg
Car
52.62kg
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much is a bus ticket from New York, NY to Washington, DC?
A bus ticket from New York, NY to Washington, DC is $54.67. However the price varies depending on how early you buy, and if it's peak time to travel. Occasionally you can find them for as cheap as $30.00.
What's the cheapest bus ticket from New York, NY to Washington, DC?
The cheapest ticket you can get from New York, NY to Washington, DC is $30.00. We recommend booking as early as possible and off-peak hours to get the cheapest ticket possible. Off-peak times are usually from 09:30 to 16:00, and after 19:00.
What's the distance between New York, NY and Washington, DC by bus?
New York, NY to Washington, DC is 328.86 km.
How long does the bus between New York, NY and Washington, DC take?
New York, NY to Washington, DC is on average 5 hrs 29 mins. However the fastest option will get you there in 4 hrs 0 mins.
Which companies operate from New York, NY to Washington, DC?
The bus journey from New York, NY to Washington, DC is covered by 10 operator(s). On Virail you can find these carriers that provide services on this route: Peter Pan, Wanda Coach, Amtrak, CoachRun, Greyhound Lines, Inc., Greyhound, FlixBus, OurBus, bbbus.com, TripperBus and TripperBus-Elite.
How many bus connections per day go from New York, NY to Washington, DC?
New York, NY to Washington, DC has 194 connection(s) per day on average.
What time does the first bus from New York, NY to Washington, DC leave?
The earliest bus from New York, NY to Washington, DC departs at 12:01 am. However be sure to check with us the schedule on the day you want to leave as the time may differ.
What time does the last bus from New York, NY to Washington, DC depart?
The latest bus from New York, NY to Washington, DC departs at 11:59 pm. However be sure to check with us the schedule on the day you want to leave as the time may differ.
Should I book my ticket from New York, NY to Washington, DC in advance?
If you can, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to ensure you get better savings. The cheapest bus ticket we have found is $30.00 but this may be subject to change depending on the day of travel, hour you wish to depart and how far in advance you book.
How many direct connections depart from New York, NY to Washington, DC?
There are on average 147 direct connection(s) from New York, NY to go to Washington, DC.
What's the fastest journey time between New York, NY to Washington, DC by bus?
The fastest journey time by bus between New York, NY and Washington, DC is 4 hrs 0 mins.
Is there a direct bus from New York, NY to Washington, DC?
Yes, there is a direct bus between New York, NY and Washington, DC.
What are the CO2 emissions for New York, NY to Washington, DC by bus?
The bus journey from New York, NY to Washington, DC creates 24.66kg of CO2 emissions.