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Washington DC-New York Bus Schedule

Port Authority Bus Station

Silver Spring Transit Center

11:35 AM

Port Authority Bus Station

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Union Station, Slip 29

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Journey Information

Washington DC to New York bus - cost & duration

Cheapest price	$12.01
Fastest time	3h 45m
Trips per day	21
Bus lines	5

Buses from Washington DC to New York

Washington DC to New York Route Map

Frequently Asked Questions

Is it cheaper to drive or take the bus from DC to NYC?

It's typically cheaper and more convenient to take a bus from DC to New York City instead of driving your own vehicle. Most bus tickets for this route are relatively inexpensive, whereas driving your own car can incur expenses upwards of $100 depending on whether you use toll roads and where you end up parking once you reach New York. By taking an intercity bus instead, you don't have to worry about paying tolls, New York's expensive parking, the cost of gas, or the stress of driving in one of the world's most congested cities.

Is it safe to travel by bus from Washington to New York right now?

We stand behind CDC guidelines that caution passengers against non-essential travel during the coronavirus outbreak. That said, we recognize not everyone is in a position to completely abstain. Whether it’s for work, to take care of family or to get back home, some circumstances inevitably require travel. If you’re one of those individuals who still needs to book a trip, you can continue to do so on Wanderu.

Know that most bus companies are still running at this time, though some have limited service. Visit our COVID-19 travel guide for resources and daily updates on the coronavirus and COVID travel restrictions.

In order to keep vehicles as clean and sanitized as possible, bus companies are taking extra precautions for coronavirus. For details on what various companies are doing to ensure their fleet remains safe for travel, click here.

How much is a bus ticket from Washington DC to New York?

Based on daily average prices in last 30 days, $40.37 was the low point for bus fares from Washington to New York. Buses from New York to Washington DC are similarly priced. Any tickets cheaper than $40.37 could be considered a great deal.

The best way to find cheap deals on bus tickets is by booking as early as possible, since most bus companies increase the price as the travel date approaches. You should book at least 29 days in advance. By doing so, you could save $9.83 on your ticket compared to booking at the last minute.

How long is the bus ride?

The bus usually takes around 4 hours and 37 minutes to cover the 204 miles (328 kilometers) from Washington, DC to New York, NY. However, the fastest bus only takes 3 hours and 45 minutes. In other words, you'll have plenty of time to rest and relax on the bus.

What is the busiest day of the week to travel by bus?

Because many passengers travel from Washington DC to New York at the beginning of the work week, Monday is usually the busiest day for buses. If you are planning to travel on a Monday, you should make sure to book tickets well in advance as they may sell out.

On the other hand, Wednesday is typically the least busy day for bus travel on this route. If you're looking for some extra space on the bus, traveling mid-week is your best bet.

When do the earliest and latest buses leave Washington DC?

The first bus leaves at 12:00am and the last bus leaves at 5:00pm. To see the times for all buses from Washington DC to New York, enter your specific travel dates in the search bar.

How many buses are there each day?

There are 21 scheduled buses that travel from Washington DC to New York every day, so you have a decent number of options to choose from. This includes 23 direct buses, where you can stay on the same bus without having to transfer to a connecting bus at any point during your trip.

Need more travel options? Consider taking the train from Washington DC to New York; ticket prices start at $38.73.

What bus companies travel from Washington DC to New York?

There are 5 bus lines from Washington, District of Columbia to New York, New York. With 8 daily trips, Greyhound 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
BestBus	3	4h 10m	$46.33
Greyhound	8	6h 33m	$53.18
OurBus	3	4h 1m	$51.20
Peter Pan Lines	2	4h 35m	$45.00
Washington Deluxe	7	4h 30m	$37.46

Where does the bus leave from in Washington DC?

Buses to New York leave from multiple locations in Washington, District of Columbia. These are the 5 most popular bus stations:

Union Station
Dupont Cir MA Ave
Dupont Cir CT Ave
Union Station, Slip 29
Stadium-Armory + Bus Bay H - 25 19th St SE

Where does the bus arrive in New York?

Buses arrive in New York at 5 stations, depending on which bus line you are traveling with. These are the main bus stations in New York, New York:

417 W 34th St
Port Authority Bus Station
202-230 West 36th St
GW Bridge Bus Station - 4211 Broadway
368 Park Ave S

Price trends for buses from Washington DC to New York

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Bus Trip Reviews from Wanderu Customers

Overall score for buses from Washington, DC to New York, NY

4.4

Based on 469 ratings and reviews

Based on 59 reviews

Overview

Users that traveled with BoltBus report that they were happy with the WiFi on board 59 percent of the time.

Ratings (Out of 5)

Comfort

4.0

Staff

4.0

Value

4.0

Condition

4.2

Barbara

5.0

March 3, 2020Solo travel

Pros

We arrived 15 minutes early.. trip was smooth and quiet. We arrived 15 minutes early.. trip was smooth and quiet.

Cons

Water bottles would be nice Water bottles would be nice

Anna

5.0

February 24, 2020Visiting friends

Pros

Excellent service for the price that it had.Excellent service for the price that it had.

Cons

Waiting in line to board the bus there were no seats but elderly people waiting.Waiting in line to board the bus there were no seats but elderly people waiting.

Miro

4.0

February 20, 2020Visiting family

Pros

Slept uninterrupted from start to finish.Slept uninterrupted from start to finish.

Cons

The WIFI has a speed of 0.01 Mbps. It is virtually non-existent.The WIFI has a speed of 0.01 Mbps. It is virtually non-existent.

Sabrina

5.0

February 8, 2020Visiting friends

Pros

The driver was so lovely and helpful! Bus was clean and outlets worked. I really enjoyed riding bolt bus!The driver was so lovely and helpful! Bus was clean and outlets worked. I really enjoyed riding bolt bus!

Amy

5.0

January 18, 2020Vacation

Pros

Great driver! Engaged with the passengers and fit us there early.Great driver! Engaged with the passengers and fit us there early.

Cons

Nothing Nothing

Tips

There were boarding zones in the tickets, I didn't know and had to find them - it was easy, just unexpected.There were boarding zones in the tickets, I didn't know and had to find them - it was easy, just unexpected.

Based on 44 reviews

Overview

Users that traveled with BestBus report that they were happy with the WiFi on board 78 percent of the time.

Ratings (Out of 5)

Comfort

3.9

Staff

4.2

Value

3.8

Condition

4.5

Uroosa

5.0

July 11, 2020Visiting family

Pros

the bus ride was very comfortable, not many people on the bus. The distance was good. Air conditioning was on. Very good bus for its price. I Will definitely ly travel on the best bus again! the bus ride was very comfortable, not many people on the bus. The distance was good. Air conditioning was on. Very good bus for its price. I Will definitely ly travel on the best bus again!

Cons

a little less air conditioning, it was really cold. overall greata little less air conditioning, it was really cold. overall great

Tips

bring a hoody to wear on the bus!bring a hoody to wear on the bus!

Richard

4.0

June 26, 2020Visiting family

Pros

Left on time, arrived more or less on time.Left on time, arrived more or less on time.

Cons

Driver seemed impatient.Driver seemed impatient.

Tips

No garbage bag on my seat.No garbage bag on my seat.

Ginevra

5.0

March 2, 2020Solo travel

Pros

The driver was really nice and efficient we got there safely and quickly and smoothly. It was very easy. The driver was really nice and efficient we got there safely and quickly and smoothly. It was very easy.

Cons

I thought all was great! I didn't try the wifi. I thought all was great! I didn't try the wifi.

Tips

maybe bring snacks but otherwise you get a bottle of water there and theres an outlet for your phone and its a smooth ride. maybe bring snacks but otherwise you get a bottle of water there and theres an outlet for your phone and its a smooth ride.

Nancy

5.0

February 26, 2020Visiting family

Pros

The trip was very easy. I felt safe and the bus was very clean The trip was very easy. I felt safe and the bus was very clean

Ryah

5.0

February 22, 2020Visiting family

Pros

How smooth everything went!How smooth everything went!

Cons

Less crowding.Less crowding.

Tips

Be on time.Be on time.

Based on 41 reviews

Overview

Users that traveled with Greyhound report that they were happy with the WiFi on board 66 percent of the time.

Ratings (Out of 5)

Comfort

3.9

Staff

4.1

Value

4.0

Condition

4.2

Roxanne

5.0

June 2, 2020Business

Pros

nana

Cons

should be cleanershould be cleaner

Tips

nono

Pacita

4.0

February 17, 2020Vacation

Pros

The driver drove carefully and briefed us about the trip.The driver drove carefully and briefed us about the trip.

Cons

Our ride was late by 30 minutes. Can you be prompt?Our ride was late by 30 minutes. Can you be prompt?

Tips

Pack something to eat because the bus did not make a stop over.Pack something to eat because the bus did not make a stop over.

Patrick

4.0

January 23, 2020Visiting friends

Pros

The bus left the station on time and the drive as comfortableThe bus left the station on time and the drive as comfortable

Cons

n/an/a

Tips

n/an/a

Sarah

5.0

December 16, 2019Visiting friends

Pros

Bus was nicer than expected and proceeded smoothly through the schedule.Bus was nicer than expected and proceeded smoothly through the schedule.

Cons

The communication could be better while waiting in line for the bus. I wasn't sure I was in the right line until I asked a fellow passenger.The communication could be better while waiting in line for the bus. I wasn't sure I was in the right line until I asked a fellow passenger.

Tips

Be grateful for the comfortable, easy, cheap ride. It really is a bargain for what you're getting.Be grateful for the comfortable, easy, cheap ride. It really is a bargain for what you're getting.

Daniela

5.0

November 2, 2019Vacation

Pros

Bus was scheduled to depart at 2:25 am, the bus closed the door and started the trip at exactly 2:25 am Bus was scheduled to depart at 2:25 am, the bus closed the door and started the trip at exactly 2:25 am

Cons

Staff attention Staff attention

Tips

Based on 35 reviews

Overview

Users that traveled with Go Buses report that they were happy with the WiFi on board 55 percent of the time.

Ratings (Out of 5)

Comfort

3.9

Staff

4.4

Value

4.1

Condition

4.4

Kathryn

5.0

February 7, 2020Visiting friends

Pros

Quick pick up at first stop, efficient Quick pick up at first stop, efficient

Cons

Seat footrests broken, very cold bus (could hear the wind coming in through vents)Seat footrests broken, very cold bus (could hear the wind coming in through vents)

Tips

Be on time for the bus! It does not dally at the stopBe on time for the bus! It does not dally at the stop

Darrell

5.0

December 1, 2019Solo travel

Pros

Got to sit next to fine sisterGot to sit next to fine sister

Cons

Everything cool driver definitely professional handle bus perfect. Everything cool driver definitely professional handle bus perfect.

Gerardo

5.0

December 27, 2019Vacation

Pros

Bus ride was smooth and on time Bus ride was smooth and on time

Cons

N/aN/a

Vasanth

5.0

December 26, 2019Vacation

Tips

Wifi stopped working suddenly during the journeyWifi stopped working suddenly during the journey

Rafael

4.0

December 27, 2019Visiting family

Pros

Good trip just got delayed for 30 minsGood trip just got delayed for 30 mins

Based on 107 reviews

Overview

Users that traveled with Megabus report that they were happy with the WiFi on board 57 percent of the time.

Ratings (Out of 5)

Comfort

3.9

Staff

4.2

Value

3.9

Condition

4.3

Phoebe

4.0

January 23, 2020Business

Pros

It was very comfortable It was very comfortable

Cons

Cant think of anything at the moment. You are on point for the most part.Cant think of anything at the moment. You are on point for the most part.

Tips

Please try this ride .you wi ll not regret Please try this ride .you wi ll not regret

Brock

4.0

January 19, 2020

Pros

Your drivers are very competent and made us feel safe while driving! Your drivers are very competent and made us feel safe while driving!

Cons

Didn’t like the talking on the phone and snoring if other passengers... but you can’t control that! Lol I felt every single bump...whew! Didn’t like the talking on the phone and snoring if other passengers... but you can’t control that! Lol I felt every single bump...whew!

Tips

Please don’t talk on phone at mixnofir an extended period of time... people sleep during this time. Please don’t talk on phone at mixnofir an extended period of time... people sleep during this time.

Michael

5.0

January 14, 2020Solo travel

Pros

Everything was as expectedEverything was as expected

Cons

had no issues to improvehad no issues to improve

Tamina

5.0

January 17, 2020Vacation

Tips

Book early for best ratesBook early for best rates

Chesley

5.0

January 16, 2020

Pros

Excellent, friendly bus driver.Excellent, friendly bus driver.

Based on 38 reviews

Overview

Users that traveled with Peter Pan Lines report that they were happy with the WiFi on board 69 percent of the time.

Ratings (Out of 5)

Comfort

4.1

Staff

4.2

Value

3.8

Condition

4.5

Kalsoom

5.0

August 18, 2020Visiting friends

Cons

There should be punctuality for arrival time. Unusual layovers should be avoided that further delays the bus. In my bus driver had to wait at a spot waiting for another bus to come and then the drivers had to switch the buses. Once the other bus arrived, plans changed a...There should be punctuality for arrival time. Unusual layovers should be avoided that further delays the bus. In my bus driver had to wait at a spot waiting for another bus to come and then the drivers had to switch the buses. Once the other bus arrived, plans changed and they didn’t have to switch anymore..More

Tips

A light blanket is good to have or a light jacket for AC cooling.A light blanket is good to have or a light jacket for AC cooling.

Andrea

4.0

June 20, 2020Visiting family

Cons

Competitive ratesCompetitive rates

Tips

arrive on timearrive on time

Naima

4.0

February 22, 2020Vacation

Pros

Bus was on time Bus was on time

Cons

Seats are not comfortable. Seats are not comfortable.

Tips

NoNo

Tyra

5.0

February 14, 2020Vacation

Pros

it was fun and it was a lot of things to do it was fun and it was a lot of things to do

Cons

nothing really nothing really

Tips

nope nope

Jorge

5.0

January 23, 2020Vacation

Pros

Spend time to be in the road.Spend time to be in the road.

Cons

Perhaps the toilet???Perhaps the toilet???

Tips

Bring your snacks !!!Bring your snacks !!!

Based on 1 reviews

Overview

Users that traveled with BestBus Prime report that they were happy with the WiFi on board 100 percent of the time.

Ratings (Out of 5)

Comfort

5.0

Staff

3.0

Value

4.0

Condition

5.0

Rachel

5.0

June 30, 2019Vacation

Pros

No more to addNo more to add

Cons

The length of the trip was posted as 3 hrs and 15 minutes. That was ridiculous. Impossible to get from DC to NYC in that time. We arrived in just under 4 hours. Shouldn’t Best Bus offer a credit for this untimely service?The length of the trip was posted as 3 hrs and 15 minutes. That was ridiculous. Impossible to get from DC to NYC in that time. We arrived in just under 4 hours. Shouldn’t Best Bus offer a credit for this untimely service?

Tips

Don’t take this bus if you need to get to NYC At or before the time posted.Don’t take this bus if you need to get to NYC At or before the time posted.

Based on 9 reviews

Overview

Users that traveled with CoachRun report that they were happy with the WiFi on board 43 percent of the time.

Ratings (Out of 5)

Comfort

4.1

Staff

4.1

Value

4.2

Condition

4.2

Nicola

3.0

January 16, 2020Visiting family

Pros

The driver spoke 2 times. In DC he said NYC and at the rest stop he said 10 minutes nothing more. The bus was listed as direct and it stopped 2 timesThe driver spoke 2 times. In DC he said NYC and at the rest stop he said 10 minutes nothing more. The bus was listed as direct and it stopped 2 times

Cons

Communication , outlet plugs Communication , outlet plugs

Tips

Be ontimeBe ontime

Toqa

5.0

December 30, 2019Couples trip

Pros

The bus was in good condition and it dropped us off in a good place in NYThe bus was in good condition and it dropped us off in a good place in NY

Cons

We stayed in a rest stop and waited there for around 30 minutes which was way too long, and we arrived an hour later than plannedWe stayed in a rest stop and waited there for around 30 minutes which was way too long, and we arrived an hour later than planned

Vanessa

4.0

December 21, 2019Solo travel

Pros

The trip was good and I liked the punctuality. The trip was good and I liked the punctuality.

Cons

There isn’t WiFi!There isn’t WiFi!

Kelly

4.0

December 12, 2019Visiting friends

Pros

Easy process. Easy process.

Cons

A little slow; tough with traffic. A little slow; tough with traffic.

Tips

Great ride for the price!Great ride for the price!

Melissa

5.0

December 2, 2019Visiting family

Pros

Friendly driver Friendly driver

Based on 12 reviews

Overview

Users that traveled with Eastern Bus report that they were happy with the WiFi on board 45 percent of the time.

Ratings (Out of 5)

Comfort

3.2

Staff

2.8

Value

4.0

Condition

3.8

David

4.0

June 21, 2019Visiting family

Tips

Eastern Bus has been bought by FlixBus. Book with FlixBus as it is a bit confusing with an Eastern Ticket (they accept them but can’t look them up or edit the reservation at all)Eastern Bus has been bought by FlixBus. Book with FlixBus as it is a bit confusing with an Eastern Ticket (they accept them but can’t look them up or edit the reservation at all)

Sanket

5.0

June 15, 2019Visiting friends

Cons

Electrical outlets were not provided even though it is advertised. Electrical outlets were not provided even though it is advertised.

Ian

4.0

May 28, 2019Visiting family

Pros

- The WiFi connection worked well.- The WiFi connection worked well.

Cons

- The toilet could be cleaner and with less odour.- The toilet could be cleaner and with less odour.

Agathe

1.0

May 31, 2019Solo travel

Pros

hmm nothinghmm nothing

Cons

everything, especially the punctuality everything, especially the punctuality

Cameron

5.0

June 10, 2019Solo travel

Pros

outlets, wifi, no stopsoutlets, wifi, no stops

Based on 104 reviews

Overview

Users that traveled with OurBus report that they were happy with the WiFi on board 72 percent of the time.

Ratings (Out of 5)

Comfort

4.0

Staff

4.3

Value

4.2

Condition

4.6

Kenya

5.0

March 8, 2020Vacation

Pros

The bus was very clean, the staff was very friendly, and they even let you know what stops will be made during the ride. They offer water, there's trash bags on the bus, and wifi.The bus was very clean, the staff was very friendly, and they even let you know what stops will be made during the ride. They offer water, there's trash bags on the bus, and wifi.

Cons

The wifi works but its just extremely slow. So slow that it seems like it did not really connect. Other than that, there were no issues with the ride.The wifi works but its just extremely slow. So slow that it seems like it did not really connect. Other than that, there were no issues with the ride.

Tips

N/AN/A

Valerie

5.0

February 17, 2020Couples trip

Pros

BUS WAS AMAZING FOR SUCH A GOOD PRICE.BUS WAS AMAZING FOR SUCH A GOOD PRICE.

Cons

THE SEATS!!!!THE SEATS!!!!

Tips

I WOULD DEFINITELY LOOK INTO UPDATING THE SEATS.I WOULD DEFINITELY LOOK INTO UPDATING THE SEATS.

Valeriya

5.0

February 16, 2020Business

Pros

Clean and timelyClean and timely

Cons

Tables at the backs of seats would be appreciatedTables at the backs of seats would be appreciated

Nyirah

5.0

January 29, 2020Business

Pros

I liked that we arrived early! That is rare! I loved the complimentary waters. The female driver gave good directions before we left Washington. I also like that she announced that we were approaching Penn Station so I could gather my belongings. I enjoyed my tripI liked that we arrived early! That is rare! I loved the complimentary waters. The female driver gave good directions before we left Washington. I also like that she announced that we were approaching Penn Station so I could gather my belongings. I enjoyed my trip

Cons

WiFi WiFi

Tips

Arrive a few minutes earlyArrive a few minutes early

Jeico

5.0

January 17, 2020Vacation

Pros

Servicio excelenteServicio excelente

Based on 19 reviews

Overview

Users that traveled with Washington Deluxe report that they were happy with the WiFi on board 72 percent of the time.

Ratings (Out of 5)

Comfort

3.4

Staff

4.1

Value

3.8

Condition

4.5

Nicole

4.0

December 1, 2019Vacation

Pros

Still made good time even with the Thanksgiving weekend trafficStill made good time even with the Thanksgiving weekend traffic

Cons

None of the charging outlets workedNone of the charging outlets worked

Minhthu

5.0

October 25, 2019Visiting family

Pros

Late return so no traffic ! Bus arrived 30 min early ! Great driver Late return so no traffic ! Bus arrived 30 min early ! Great driver

Elizabeth

5.0

October 12, 2019Visiting friends

Pros

Easy to book, once on the road the schedule was keptEasy to book, once on the road the schedule was kept

Cons

n/an/a

Tips

n/an/a

Ayako

4.0

September 12, 2019Visiting friends

Pros

safe drivingsafe driving

Cons

curtain on windows could be added.curtain on windows could be added.

Radley

5.0

July 7, 2019Solo travel

Pros

I like that it arrives on time.I like that it arrives on time.

Cons

The seats are too small You can not even relax your legs for a second I got cramped. The seats are too small You can not even relax your legs for a second I got cramped.

Tips

Not butNot but