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There are 12 intercity buses per day from Washington DC to New Haven. Traveling by bus from Washington DC to New Haven usually takes around 8 hours and 53 minutes, but the fastest Peter Pan Lines bus can make the trip in 6 hours and 15 minutes.
| Distance | 273 mi (440 km) |
| Shortest duration | 6h 15m |
| Cheapest price | $38.62 |
| Trips per day | 1 |
| Most frequent service | FlixBus US |
| Bus lines | 3 |
Overall score for buses from Washington to New Haven
(Based on 3 ratings and reviews)
5.0
Pros: Arriving on time was very good thing to me I was so happy because my family was waiting for me at the station and I didn’t make them wait for me even a minute. Congratulation guys. Cons: Everything good. Tips: N/A.
5.0
Pros: We arrived 20 minutes early which was unexpected and pleasant. Cons: Windshield wipers were really noisy. Tips: For an overnight bus bring an eye mask so the streetlights don’t bother you while you try to sleep.
$50.33 is the average price of a bus ticket from Washington DC to New Haven. Taking a bus is an affordable way to make this trip. It’s easy to find a bus ticket at this price or lower when you use Wanderu to book your trip online in advance of your travel date.
Over the next four weeks, the average price of bus tickets from Washington DC to New Haven is expected to be between $44 and $86. The cheapest day to travel in the next month is May 8, 2024, when tickets are available for May 8, 2024. The cheapest bus tickets available in the next week start at just $47.
Most bus companies charge higher ticket prices the closer you book to the date of travel, so it’s a good idea to buy your bus tickets as early as possible. The best way to find cheap bus tickets is to book at least 29 days in advance. By doing so, you can expect to save C$64.74 on your bus ticket compared to booking at the last minute.
There are 3 bus lines from Washington DC to New Haven available for you to search and compare on Wanderu. With 6 daily trips, FlixBus US usually has the most buses running on any given day. Here are some time and price comparisons for all the available options:
| Bus | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBus US | 6 | 8h 54m | $79.30 |
| Greyhound | 3 | 9h 9m | $72.81 |
| Peter Pan Lines | 3 | 8h 3m | $62.71 |
FlixBus US is the American branch of German bus company FlixBus, known for providing sustainable, affordable, and modern bus travel. The company offers cheap bus tickets to popular urban destinations throughout the United States. FlixBus US buses include many amenities, including comfortable seats, free WiFi, power outlets at every seat, and an online portal for free entertainment. On average, FlixBus US operates 6 trips per day from Washington to New Haven, and the average ticket for this route costs only .
Greyhound is the largest nationwide bus carrier in the United States, offering cheap, safe and reliable service across the country. Greyhound has become a household name, serving over 16 million passengers per year with daily trips to over 2,400 destinations. Greyhound performs about 3 bus trips from Washington to New Haven every day, with the average journey taking around 9 hours and 9 minutes to complete. Bus tickets for Greyhound trips to New Haven usually start from $39.
Book Peter Pan Lines from Washington to New Haven from $57. There are 3 Peter Pan Lines schedules from Washington to New Haven and you can expect on average to pay for a Peter Pan Lines ticket to New Haven. In Washington, Peter Pan Lines departs to New Haven from Union Station and no other station. In New Haven, Peter Pan Lines arrives at New Hvn Bus Station and no other station.
An average trip on Peter Pan Lines from Washington to New Haven takes 8 hours and 3 minutes , while the fastest available Peter Pan Lines trip will get you to New Haven in 6 hours and 15 minutes .
On weekends, Peter Pan Lines offers 4 trips per day and you could expect to pay for a weekend getaway trip to New Haven.
The bus takes an average of 8 hours and 53 minutes to cover the 440 kilometers from Washington DC to New Haven. However, the fastest bus only takes 6 hours and 15 minutes. It’s definitely on the longer side, so plan to get comfortable for a long road trip. Keep in mind that your actual bus may arrive earlier or later than scheduled, depending on whether there is more or less traffic than usual.
"Travelers prefer riding the bus on Saturday to enjoy the weekend in New Haven. If you are planning to travel on a Saturday, you should make sure to book tickets well in advance as they may sell out.
On the other hand, Thursday is typically the least busy day for bus travel on this route. If you’re looking for a little extra space, a Thursday ticket is the way to go."
The first bus leaves at 12:00am and the last bus leaves at 11:00pm. To see the times for all buses from Washington DC to New Haven, enter your specific travel dates in the search bar.
There are 12 scheduled buses that travel from Washington DC to New Haven every day, so you have a decent number of options to choose from. However, only one of these is a direct bus. With direct service, you do not have to transfer onto a different bus at any point during your trip. Direct buses also tend to be significantly faster, which is worth bearing in mind as you compare the available options.
Need more travel options? Consider taking the train from Washington DC to New Haven; ticket prices start at $59.35.
Washington, DC is the capital of the United States, and as such, it offers many points of interest of governmental and historical value. DC is home to several iconic landmarks, including the White House where the U.S. president resides, the Capitol building that houses the meeting chambers of the Senate and the House of Representatives, and the National Mall, where you can stop by the Lincoln Memorial, the Washington Monument, and the World War II Memorial. One of the reasons Washington, DC is among the best destinations to visit with your family is because it is home to so many world-famous museums, including the Smithsonians – 16 museums scattered across the District, most of which are open every day of the week, and even better, every single one is free.
D.C. is not just about politics and museums, though. The city’s active nightlife fittingly ranks it among the biggest party hubs in the country. Head to the vibrant Dupont Circle neighborhood to check out some of the finest restaurants that the nation’s capital has to offer, or join a food tour of Georgetown to get a taste of the area’s culture along with its cuisine.
Nested between Virginia and Maryland, Washington, D.C. is a key transportation hub with three nearby airports and several bus and train stations.
Sitting on the mouth of the Quinnipiac River of Connecticut, New Haven has been the home of the esteemed Yale University for more than 300 years. The quaint college town, with its cultural significance, has long been a highly-rated destination for culturally-inclined travelers. The first thing to do in New Haven is to visit the Yale campus, which was designed by famous architects such as Eero Saarinen and Frank O. Gehry. Don’t forget to check out the university’s visitor center as well, which houses impressive historical displays. Other interesting destinations on the premises are the Yale University Art Gallery and the Yale Peabody Museum of Natural History. If you wish to take a break from the urban environment and go hunting for some amazing nature shots, East Rock Park will be a premier choice. Inside the park is the Pardee Rose Garden, which features more than 50 varieties of roses blooming in June and July.
New Haven is a popular destination for foodies, and its greatest offering is pizza. New Haven’s special pizza, also known as “apizza,” is a must-try when you are in town, and the best place to try this delicacy is at Pepe’s, its birthplace. Another establishment to check out is Louis’ Lunch, which has been serving delightful fast food since 1895.
The central hub of transportation in the city is Union Station, where travelers can catch Amtrak trains or buses by Greyhound and Flixbus for intercity transits. Air services are handled by the Tweed New Haven Regional Airport, located 3 miles east of the business district.
Opened more than 100 years ago in 1907, Union Station is the largest transportation hub in Washington, D.C. with almost 5 million travelers passing through it every year. As the official headquarters of Amtrak, Union Station is the main train station in the U.S. capital. It is also a major hub for intercity bus travel, serving as the main bus station in D.C. for a number of carriers, including Greyhound, BoltBus, Peter Pan Bus Lines and OurBus. Union Station offers easy transit connections to places all over D.C. with dedicated stops for the city’s metro, bus and streetcar services, as well as commuter rail for travelers to and from the surrounding areas. Additionally, with a full blown shopping mall on the premises, Union Station is also among the most popular shopping destinations in the nation's capital.
Union Station
Dupont Cir CT Ave
Image credit: Wikimedia Commons
Link to image attributionThese are the two stations where buses may stop when they arrive in New Haven.
New Hvn Bus Station
Union Station Parking Garage
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