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Fairfax to New York Bus Schedule

Bus from Fairfax to New York: Journey Information

There are 8 intercity buses per day from Fairfax to New York. Traveling by bus from Fairfax to New York usually takes around 4 hours and 1 minute, but the fastest BestBus bus can make the trip in 4 hours,

Distance218 mi (350 km)
Shortest duration4h 0m
Cheapest price$28.72
Trips per day8
Most frequent serviceGo Buses
Bus lines3

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Bus Trip Reviews from Wanderu Customers

Average score for buses from Fairfax to New York

(Based on 334 ratings and reviews)

4.7

3.0

John

January 17, 2026- Visiting friends

Go Buses

Bus Driver needs to do "things the way they are supposed to be done" as he said after the huge catastrophe. Did not check our names off the list until there was a problem with not enough seats on the bus. This led to a 30+ min delay with many people being kicked off the bus after the bus driver originally letting them on the bus and said that they were on the right bus.

5.0

Alhaji

January 8, 2026- Couples trip

BestBus

Pros: How smooth the experience was. Cons: Nothing. Tips: Be aware of traffic and breaks that may extend arrival time.

4.0

Joseph

January 1, 2026- Business

Go Buses

Pros: It was pretty quite. Cons: Cleaness and arrival time. Tips: Its a decent ride.

5.0

Boldbaatar

December 30, 2025- Solo travel

BestBus

Pros: Nice trip. Cons: Good. Tips: Yes. Soon as.

4.0

Julie

December 28, 2025- Vacation

Go Buses

Pros: We left on the 7:30am bus from Vienna to Manhattan on 12/28. The driver was so awesome that morning! She was friendly and helpful and just awesome. Wish I could remember her name. Cons: The one hour delayed arrival in Manhattan due to unscheduled stop in NJ that took quite awhile. Not the end of the world, we didn’t miss our reservation but it was a bit too close for comfort.

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How much is a bus ticket from Fairfax to New York?

Bus tickets for a trip from Fairfax to New York cost $49.39 on average. Opting to take a bus is a wallet-friendly way to make this trip. If you book your trip ahead of time using Wanderu, you can easily find bus tickets at or below this price

Average bus ticket prices from Fairfax to New York by travel date

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If you're planning to travel by bus from Fairfax to New York in the next month, the average ticket price is expected to range from $47 to $53. The cheapest bus tickets available in the next few weeks are for trips departing on January 28, 2026.

If you’re looking to travel to New York this week, bus tickets are available starting at $47.

Average bus ticket prices from Fairfax to New York by month

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Taking the bus from Fairfax to New York is usually cheapest in January, when the average ticket price is only $51. If you're planning to take the bus from Fairfax to New York during December, keep in mind that bus ticket prices may be higher than usual, with an average price of $55. However, booking your trip in advance can help you score a ticket at a better price.

Prices as travel date approaches

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Most bus companies charge higher ticket prices closer to the date of travel, so it’s a good idea to buy your bus tickets as early as possible. To find the cheapest bus tickets, book your trip at least 29 days in advance. This way, you can save up to $8.81 on your bus ticket compared to booking last-minute.

What bus companies travel from Fairfax to New York?

There are 3 bus lines from Fairfax to New York available for you to search and compare on Wanderu. With 5 daily trips, Go Buses usually has the most buses running on any given day. Here are some time and price comparisons for all the available options:

BusDaily TripsAvg. TimeAvg. Price
BestBus34h 3m$57.43
BestBus Prime14h 0m$73.15
Go Buses54h 0m$49.02

  • BestBus is known for offering affordable bus tickets to destinations across the Northeast, including Fairfax and New York, with 3 daily trips on average. BestBus is green-certified, offers free Wi-Fi and water onboard, and earned the #1 spot as a Students' Favorite and a Commuters’ Favorite in the 2022 Wanderu Passengers' Choice Awards.

  • BestBus Prime is the luxury bus service offered by BestBus, delivering a business class-level of service throughout the Northeast. BestBus Prime provides free water to all passengers, free Wi-Fi, squeaky-clean restrooms, and 110V outlets under every seat. So relax in comfortable, extra-wide leather seats, stretch out in the extra legroom, and enjoy free movie streaming while BestBus Prime takes you to your destination.

  • GoBuses is a popular bus company with cheap tickets on various routes across the Northeast, including stops in Fairfax and New York. GoBuses’ top priority is providing reliable, safe travel for all passengers with an average of 5 trips on this route per day. The carrier also offers onboard amenities for your comfort, including extra legroom, free Wi-Fi, clean restrooms on every bus, and power outlets at your seat.

Frequently asked questions about traveling by bus from Fairfax to New York

No, there is no train from Fairfax, Virginia, to New York City. If you would like to take a train to New York, your best bet is a bus to Alexandria, and then a train from Alexandria to New York. However, both the train from Alexandria and the bus from Fairfax reach New York in about 4 hours, and whereas a train ticket will cost at least $80 (and requires an additional bus trip from Fairfax to Alexandria), a bus ticket from Fairfax to New York starts at just $15.
The cheapest way to get from Fairfax to New York City is by bus. Bus tickets start at just $15 and average about $23. Of the three buses that cover this route — BestBus, Go Buses and BestBus Prime — BestBus typically offers the cheapest price on tickets.
Fairfax, Virginia, is 248 miles (399 kilometers) from Manhattan. On average, it takes a bus around 4 hours to travel from Fairfax to New York City. That travel time tends to be pretty consistent for every bus along this route.

The bus takes an average of 4 hours to cover the 350 kilometers from Fairfax to New York. However, the fastest bus only takes 4 hours. In other words, you'll have plenty of time to rest and relax on the road. 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.

Because many passengers travel from Fairfax 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, 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 5:00am and the last bus leaves at 6:00pm. To see the times for all buses from Fairfax to New York, enter your specific travel dates in the search bar.

There are 8 scheduled buses that travel from Fairfax to New York every day, so you have a decent number of options to choose from. Furthermore, all of these are direct buses which you can take the entire route from Fairfax to New York without transferring.

City Information

Fairfax

Fairfax is a vibrant city surrounded by Fairfax County. The city is located in Northern Virginia, only 17 miles from Washington, D.C. Fairfax's most popular attraction is the Historic Blenheim House, a farmhouse inhabited by Union soldiers during the Civil War. The signatures and inscriptions left by the soldiers on the house walls provide insight into life during the Civil War, further explored by the adjacent Civil War Interpretive Center.

Old Town Fairfax is a walkable downtown district dotted with more historic buildings centered around Old Town Hall. Although a strong appreciation for the town's history is evident in vintage buildings and historical markers, the city's shops and restaurants also have a youthful vibe, thanks to the student population of nearby George Mason University.

Although there is no Amtrak service to Fairfax, trains do arrive in nearby Burke, and the Washington Metro connects to the Vienna station outside of city limits. Several bus companies, including BestBus and GoBuses, provide service from New York City to Fairfax. The nearest airport to the city is the Washington Dulles Airport, about 11 miles away.

New York

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New York is one of the most exciting cities in the world for a reason – it offers numerous opportunities for a great time to visitors of all ages and interests. For the culturally inclined travelers, the city boasts a unique collection of world-famous museums, as well as the chance to see the best plays and musicals that Broadway has to offer, or check out the latest production at the Metropolitan Opera. If sightseeing is your cardio, NYC is the place to be – just by walking around town, you can visit such iconic landmarks like the Empire State Building, the Brooklyn Bridge, and Times Square. Or hop on a ferry to Ellis Island to meet the Statue of Liberty up-close and personal.

NYC’s five boroughs feature more than 1,700 parks, including the gorgeous Central Park, making it one of the best cities for outdoor activities in the country. As for the nightlife, there’s no argument that New York City is the biggest party hub in the U.S.

With three major bus and train stations in Manhattan alone – Port Authority, Grand Central & Penn Station – and three nearby airports, NYC is one of the predominant travel hubs in the world. If you are ever looking to get out of town, NYC is centrally connected throughout the state and region, you can easily hop on a train to Albany to go explore upstate New York.

Station Information

Where does the bus leave from in Fairfax?

Main departure station: Vienna-Fairfax-GMU Metro Bus Bay T

Fairfax has two bus stations with service to New York.

All bus stations in Fairfax:

  • Vienna-Fairfax-GMU Metro Bus Bay T

  • Vienna-Fairfax-GMU Metro Bus Bay G

Where does the bus arrive in New York?

Main arrival station: W 30th St, btw 9th and 10th Ave, opposite 450 W 30th St

These are the two stations where buses may stop when they arrive in New York.

Bus stations in New York:

  • W 30th St, btw 9th and 10th Ave, opposite 450 W 30th St

  • 417 W 34th St

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