The cheapest and fastest coaches from Washington, DC to New York, NY
Cheapest price
$42
Average price
$49
Fastest journey
4 h 5 m
Average duration
4 h 17 m
Buses per day
40
Distance
328 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Washington, DC to New York, NY is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Washington, DC to New York, NY will cost around $49 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only $42.
Of the 40 buses that leave Washington, DC for New York, NY every day 34 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 328 km distance in an average of 4 h 17 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 4 h 5 m .
The slowest buses will take 4 h 30 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.


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Gunther Charters via Tripper Bus DOT-110308 MC-128577
6076 AMTRAK · 190 Northeast Regional
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Compare train, coach and flight for Washington, DC to New York, NY
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Washington, DC to New York, NY among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from $35. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 23m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of $35, and a flight costs an average of $175.
Distance: 328 km
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| Coach | Most popular Train | Flight |
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$37 Average Price Cheapest | $93 Average Price | $259 Average Price |
5h 5m Average total duration 4h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 40m Average total duration 3h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 23m Average total duration Fastest 1h 23m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.3 - 0.8kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.0 - 2.0kg CO2 emissions |
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Live departures
Washington, DC to New York, NY bus times
The table below shows live departures for Washington, DC to New York, NY coaches for today, Monday, 8 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FlixBus | 10:15 am Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station | 4h35 | 2:50 pm New York, W 31st St / 8th Ave. | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 11:00 am Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station | 4h45 | 3:45 pm New York, W 31st St / 8th Ave. | 0 changesdirect | |
Gunther Charters Inc #110308 MC-128577 | 11:00 am Washington, 19th St SE (Stadium-Armory Station) | 3h50 | 2:50 pm New York, 11th Avenue / West 36th Street | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 11:05 am Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station | 4h40 | 3:45 pm New York, Port Authority Bus Station, NY | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 12:00 pm Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station | 5h20 | 5:20 pm New York, Port Authority Bus Station, NY | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 12:05 pm Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station | 4h35 | 4:40 pm New York, 28 Allen St., NY | 0 changesdirect | |
undefined · undefined | 12:05 pm Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station | 5h15 | 5:20 pm New York, Port Authority Bus Station, NY | 1 change | |
+ FlixBus | 12:05 pm Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station | 5h55 | 6:00 pm New York, W 34th St / 12th Ave, NY | 1 change | |
FlixBus | 1:00 pm Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station | 4h50 | 5:50 pm New York, 28 Allen St., NY | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 1:00 pm Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station | 4h15 | 5:15 pm New York, W 31st St / 8th Ave. | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 1:10 pm Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station | 5h15 | 6:25 pm New York, 28 Allen St., NY | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 1:10 pm Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station | 4h35 | 5:45 pm New York, W 31st St / 8th Ave. | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 1:30 pm Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station | 4h35 | 6:05 pm New York, 28 Allen St., NY | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 1:30 pm Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station | 4h35 | 6:05 pm New York, Port Authority Bus Station, NY | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus+![]() | 1:35 pm Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station | 7h45 | 9:20 pm New York, Port Authority Bus Station, NY | 1 change | |
FlixBus+![]() | 1:35 pm Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station | 6h30 | 8:05 pm New York, George Washington Bridge Bus Station | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 1:35 pm Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station | 6h35 | 8:10 pm New York, 28 Allen St., NY | 1 change | |
FlixBus | 2:00 pm Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station | 4h15 | 6:15 pm New York, W 31st St / 8th Ave. | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 2:25 pm Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station | 4h30 | 6:55 pm New York, W 31st St / 8th Ave. | 0 changesdirect | |
Gunther Charters via Tripper Bus DOT-110308 MC-128577 | 2:30 pm Arlington, Wilson Blvd (MDistrict Park 1101 Wilson), VA | 4h45 | 7:15 pm New York, W 31st St / 8th Ave. | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 2:35 pm Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station | 5h25 | 8:00 pm New York, W 31st St / 8th Ave. | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 3:00 pm Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station | 4h30 | 7:30 pm New York, W 31st St / 8th Ave. | 0 changesdirect | |
Gunther Charters via Tripper Bus DOT-110308 MC-128577 | 3:10 pm Bethesda, Willow Lane (opposite side of Papa John Pizza), MD | 4h05 | 7:15 pm New York, W 31st St / 8th Ave. | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 3:15 pm Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station | 4h35 | 7:50 pm New York, NY | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus+![]() | 3:35 pm Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station | 6h15 | 9:50 pm New York, George Washington Bridge Bus Station | 1 change | |
+ FlixBus | 3:45 pm Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station | 6h05 | 9:50 pm New York, 28 Allen St., NY | 1 change | |
![]() | 3:55 pm Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station | 6h45 | 10:40 pm New York, Port Authority Bus Station, NY | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 4:00 pm Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station | 4h35 | 8:35 pm New York, W 31st St / 8th Ave. | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 4:30 pm Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station | 4h30 | 9:00 pm New York, W 31st St / 8th Ave. | 0 changesdirect | |
Gunther Charters Inc #110308 MC-128577 | 4:30 pm Washington, 19th St SE (Stadium-Armory Station) | 4h40 | 9:10 pm New York, 11th Avenue / West 36th Street | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 5:00 pm Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station | 4h45 | 9:45 pm New York, W 31st St / 8th Ave. | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 5:30 pm Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station | 4h45 | 10:15 pm New York, W 34th St / 12th Ave, NY | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus+![]() | 5:35 pm Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station | 6h10 | 11:45 pm New York, Port Authority Bus Station, NY | 1 change | |
FlixBus | 6:00 pm Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station | 4h30 | 10:30 pm New York, W 31st St / 8th Ave. | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 6:15 pm Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station | 6h00 | 12:15 am New York, Port Authority Bus Station, NY | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 7:00 pm Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station | 4h55 | 11:55 pm New York, 28 Allen St., NY | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 7:30 pm Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station | 4h35 | 12:05 am New York, W 31st St / 8th Ave. | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 7:45 pm Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station | 4h55 | 12:40 am New York, W 31st St / 8th Ave. | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 8:00 pm Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station | 4h30 | 12:30 am New York, W 31st St / 8th Ave. | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 9:00 pm Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station | 5h20 | 2:20 am New York, 28 Allen St., NY | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 9:00 pm Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station | 4h35 | 1:35 am New York, W 31st St / 8th Ave. | 0 changesdirect | |
undefined · undefined+ FlixBus | 9:15 pm Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station | 6h40 | 3:55 am New York, 28 Allen St., NY | 2 changes | |
![]() | 9:15 pm Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station | 5h50 | 3:05 am New York, Port Authority Bus Station, NY | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 9:30 pm Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station | 4h35 | 2:05 am New York, W 31st St / 8th Ave. | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 9:40 pm Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station | 5h25 | 3:05 am New York, Port Authority Bus Station, NY | 0 changesdirect | |
undefined · undefined | 10:15 pm Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station | 4h50 | 3:05 am New York, Port Authority Bus Station, NY | 1 change | |
FlixBus | 10:30 pm Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station | 4h15 | 2:45 am New York, W 31st St / 8th Ave. | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 11:30 pm Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station | 4h35 | 4:05 am New York, W 31st St / 8th Ave. | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 11:40 pm Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station | 5h05 | 4:45 am New York, Port Authority Bus Station, NY | 0 changesdirect | |
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undefined · undefined · undefined | 12:15 am Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station | 6h50 | 7:05 am New York, Port Authority Bus Station, NY | 2 changes | |
![]() | 12:25 am Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station | 5h25 | 5:50 am New York, George Washington Bridge Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 2:05 am Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station | 4h35 | 6:40 am New York, W 31st St / 8th Ave. | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 2:30 am Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station | 5h00 | 7:30 am New York, W 31st St / 8th Ave. | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 4:30 am Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station | 5h30 | 10:00 am New York, Port Authority Bus Station, NY | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 4:30 am Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station | 4h50 | 9:20 am New York, W 31st St / 8th Ave. | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 5:45 am Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station | 5h00 | 10:45 am New York, W 31st St / 8th Ave. | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 7:10 am Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station | 5h05 | 12:15 pm New York, Port Authority Bus Station, NY | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 8:20 am Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station | 4h30 | 12:50 pm New York, 28 Allen St., NY | 0 changesdirect | |
6076 AMTRAK · 190 Northeast Regional | 8:20 am Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 4h06 | 12:26 pm Penn Station, New York, NY | 1 change | |
![]() | 8:30 am Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station | 5h40 | 2:10 pm New York, Port Authority Bus Station, NY | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Washington, DC to New York, NY
Buses from Washington, DC to New York, NY run on average 57 times per day, taking around 4h 35m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $35 if you book in advance.
There are 52 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 00:01, the last at 23:55. The fastest coach covers the 328 km distance in 4h 30m.
Distance 328 km |
Average bus duration 4h 35m |
Cheapest ticket price $35 |
Buses per day 57 |
Direct buses 52 |
Fastest bus 4h 30m |
First bus 00:01 |
Last bus 23:55 |
Bus providers: FlixBus, Infobus, Greyhound, Vamoose Bus, Best Bus, The Jet from Washington, DC to New York, NYYou can travel by bus between Washington, DC to New York, NY with FlixBus, Infobus, Greyhound, Vamoose Bus, Best Bus, The Jet for as low as $35. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Washington, DC to New York, NY coach
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popular bus stations
Important Stations and Airports in Washington, DC and New York, NY
- 05:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- McDonald's (in the station)
- Shake Shack (in the station)
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 96, 97, D6 Metro: Red Train: Amtrak, MARC, VRE
- Free Wi-Fi
- Available outside the station.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: M7, M20, M34 Metro: 1, 2, 3, A, C, E
- 05:00-01:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Starbucks (in the station)
- Auntie Anne's (in the station).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: M7, M20, M34A, M42, M104 Metro: A, C, E, 1, 2, 3, N, Q, R, W, 7
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