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Coach from New York, NY to Washington DC: Journey Information

There are 127 intercity coaches per day from New York, NY to Washington DC. Travelling by coach from New York, NY to Washington DC usually takes around 5 hours and 13 minutes, but the fastest FlixBus US coach can make the trip in 3 hours and 25 minutes.

Distance
204 mi (328 km)
Shortest duration
3h 25m
Cheapest price
£11.22
Trips per day
105
Most frequent service
FlixBus US
Coach lines
12

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New York, NY to Washington DC Coach Timetable

Is it better to travel by coach or train from New York, NY to Washington DC?

There are usually 36 daily train trips from New York, NY to Washington DC.

Coach
Train
Avg. Price£34.72CheaperAvg. Price£166.92
Daily Trips127Daily Trips36
Duration5h 13mDuration3h 36mFaster
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Coach Trip Reviews from Wanderu Customers

Average score for coaches from New York, NY to Washington DC (Based on 1,898 ratings and reviews)

4.7

5.0

Shayvonne

18 September 2026 - Business

Peter Pan Lines
Pros: Relaxing.

4.0

Remy

18 September 2026 - Visiting family

OurBus
Pros: Staff and cleanness Cons: Good wifi Tips: Book the trip earlier

4.0

Biba

7 September 2026 - Visiting family

BestBus
Pros: The driver was frendly and efficent Cons: More Leg room

4.0

Mike

7 September 2026 - Solo travel

Peter Pan Lines
Pros: It was a nicer bus than previously experienced. Pretty good over all experience for a bus. Cons: I could appreciate the urgency - but would have liked a rest stop. Tips: Pack snacks. Also I didn’t know there was WiFi

4.0

Sogbe

7 September 2026 - Holiday

BestBus Prime
Pros: COMFORTABLE Cons: A LITTLE WARM

New York, NY to Washington DC Route Map

Route map from New York to Washington DC

How much is a coach ticket from New York, NY to Washington DC?

The average price of a coach ticket from New York, NY to Washington DC is £28. With such a cheap price, taking the coach is a no-brainer for your trip to Washington DC. By booking your travel in advance on Wanderu, you can easily secure a coach ticket at or below this price.

Average coach ticket prices from New York, NY to Washington DC by travel date

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Coach tickets from New York, NY to Washington DC are expected to cost between £24 and £42 over the next four weeks. If you're planning a trip to Washington DC within the next week, you can find the cheapest coach tickets starting from £24. Don't wait too long to book your ticket, as prices tend to rise as the travel date approaches.

Average coach ticket prices from New York, NY to Washington DC by month

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If you're on the hunt for the cheapest coach tickets from New York, NY to Washington DC, mark your calendar for February. During this period, you can expect to find the lowest average ticket price of the year, just £31. However, taking the coach from New York, NY to Washington DC during June is not so cheap. This time of year, ticket prices often reach an average of £38. The best way to find deals on a trip in June is to plan ahead and book your coach ticket as early as possible.

Prices as travel date approaches

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Most coach companies charge higher ticket prices closer to the date of travel, so it’s a good idea to buy your coach tickets as early as possible. To find the cheapest coach tickets, book your trip at least 28 days in advance. This way, you can save up to £15.22 on your coach ticket compared to booking last-minute.

What coach companies travel from New York, NY to Washington DC?

There are 12 coach lines from New York, NY to Washington DC available for you to search and compare on Wanderu. With 60 daily trips, FlixBus US usually has the most coaches running on any given day. Here are some time and price comparisons for all the available options:

CoachDaily TripsAvg. TimeAvg. Price
BBBus34h 41m£24.67
BestBus44h 10m£33.41
BestBus Prime14h 11m£42.78
CoachRun14h 30m£17.51
FlixBus US604h 56m£35.70
Greyhound266h£38.81
OurBus84h 35m£18.93
Peter Pan Lines145h 4m£31.01
Tripper Bus24h 54m£48.32
Tripper Bus Elite14h 30m£60.22
Wanda Coach44h 1m£24.88
Washington Deluxe64h 36m£42.77
  • Book BBBus from New York, NY to Washington DC from £24.67. There are 3 trips per day offered by BBBus from New York, NY to Washington DC and you can expect on average to pay £24.67 for a BBBus ticket to Washington DC. In New York, NY, BBBus departs to Washington DC from Midtown NY - 8th Ave & West 30th St and one other station. In Washington DC, BBBus arrives at 2230 New York Ave NE.

    An average trip on BBBus from New York, NY to Washington DC takes 4 hours and 41 minutes, while the fastest available BBBus trip will get you to Washington DC in 4 hours and 20 minutes.

    At weekends, BBBus offers 4 trips per day. A single ticket costs £24.67 for a weekend trip to Washington DC.

  • BestBus is known for offering affordable coach tickets to destinations across the Northeast, including New York, NY and Washington DC, with 4 daily trips on average. BestBus is green-certified, offers free Wi-Fi and water onboard, and earned the #1 spot as a Students' Favourite and a Commuters’ Favourite in the 2022 Wanderu Passengers' Choice Awards.

  • BestBus Prime is the luxury coach 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 toilets, and 110V outlets under every seat. So relax in comfortable, extra-wide leather seats, stretch out in the extra legroom, and enjoy free film streaming while BestBus Prime takes you to your destination.

  • Book CoachRun from New York, NY to Washington DC from £11.96. Typically there is one CoachRun service per day from New York, NY to Washington DC and you can expect on average to pay £17.51 for a CoachRun ticket to Washington DC. In New York, NY, CoachRun departs to Washington DC from 8th Ave & W 40th St, SE Corner. In Washington DC, CoachRun arrives at DC Downtown - 900 New York Ave NW.

    An average trip on CoachRun from New York, NY to Washington DC takes 4 hours and 30 minutes.

    At weekends, CoachRun offers 1 trip per day and you could expect to pay £11.96 for a single ticket for your weekend getaway trip to Washington DC.

  • FlixBus US is the American branch of German coach company FlixBus, known for providing sustainable, affordable, and modern coach travel. The company offers cheap coach tickets to popular urban destinations throughout the United States. FlixBus US coaches include many amenities, including comfortable seats, free WiFi, power sockets at every seat, and an online portal for free entertainment. On average, FlixBus US operates 60 trips per day from New York, NY to Washington DC, and the average ticket for this route costs only £35.70.

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  • Greyhound is the largest nationwide coach 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 26 coach trips from New York, NY to Washington DC every day, with the average journey taking around 6 hours to complete. Coach tickets for Greyhound trips to Washington DC usually start from £14.57.

    Passengers boarding a Greyhound with their cheap bus tickets, ready for a comfortable and budget-friendly trip - WanderuA Greyhound bus parked, waiting for passengers with cheap bus tickets ready to travel - WanderuComfortable seating inside a Greyhound, perfect for those traveling with cheap bus tickets who want to make the most of their journey - WanderuA passenger using the power outlets available on Greyhound to access their affordable bus ticket digitally - WanderuA passenger uses Greyhound's onboard wifi to enjoy their intercity bus trip - WanderuA bus awaits passengers who have bought cheap Greyhound tickets - Wanderu
  • OurBus is an intercity coach company based in New York City. OurBus provides cheap coach tickets to some of the most popular cities in the United States. All OurBus coaches come equipped with a generous roster of amenities, including extra legroom, freshly cleaned toilet, free WiFi, power sockets at every seat, and complimentary bottled water. With cheap coach tickets starting from £11.22, OurBus is one of the best ways to travel by coach from New York, NY to Washington DC if you are looking for comfort at a good price.

  • Peter Pan Bus Lines is one of the biggest coach carriers in the Northeast region of the United States. Headquartered in Springfield, Massachusetts, the company offers cheap coach tickets and comfortable coach trips to over a dozen destinations across nine states and the District of Columbia. Peter Pan is known for their reliable coach service and green certified modern coaches that offer amenities such as onboard toilets, free WiFi, power sockets and extra legroom between seats. Running an average of 14 coach trips every day during the week and 16 trips at weekends, Peter Pan is one of the main coach carriers between New York, NY and Washington DC, offering coach tickets as low as £14.20.

  • Tripper Bus is a coach service based in the New York City area, offering high-quality coach rides at affordable costs. The company provides intercity coach transport between NYC and Arlington, VA, and Bethesda, MD. The service is famous for its cheap tickets, convenient travel times, and great amenities, including free WiFi, electrical sockets, and entertainment services. The carrier's coaches pull up close to transit stops, making it extra convenient for you to move around.

  • Tripper Bus Elite is a luxury passenger coach service between New York City and the suburbs within the Washington, DC metro area. Anyone looking to travel in comfort between the Big Apple and the nation's capital can connect between Midtown Manhattan and either Bethesda or Arlington. Seats onboard Tripper Bus Elite vehicles are leather recliners with extra wide seats, tray tables, and extra legroom. Passengers have onboard WiFi, complimentary bottled water, and electrical power sockets in every row.

  • Wanda Coach is one of the leading Chinatown coach carriers in the U.S. The company offers 4 daily coach trips to and from more than 70 cities across the East Coast and the Midwest. With coach ticket prices starting from £22.43 and convenient pick-up and drop-off locations, Wanda Coach is one of the preferred coach carriers for passengers looking to travel between the Chinatown districts of New York, NY and Washington DC.

  • Washington Deluxe is committed to providing passengers safety and comfort on its routes between Washington, D.C. and New York City. Each coach features a wide range of luxury amenities such as free onboard WiFi and electrical sockets to stay well-connected. Washington Deluxe usually offers 6 coach trips from New York, NY to Washington DC every day, with ticket prices as low as £38.51.

Frequently asked questions about travelling by coach from New York, NY to Washington DC

Taking the coach is the cheapest way to get from New York to Washington, D.C., but it will take a bit longer than other forms of transport. Coach tickets usually cost about $20, and the trip generally lasts 4 to 5 hours. A nonstop, one-way flight from New York to DC takes about 1 hour 20 minutes and costs $124 on average. It’s generally recommended that you arrive at JFK airport 2 hours before your domestic flight, which will bump up the total time to 3 hours 20 minutes. Additional baggage fees vary by airline. A train from NYC to DC usually takes 3 to 3.5 hours, and you can expect to pay between $90 and $190 for your ticket.

There are 127 scheduled coaches that travel from New York, NY to Washington DC every day, so you have a decent number of options to choose from. This includes 105 direct coaches, where you can stay on the same coach without having to transfer to a connecting coach at any point during your trip. Need more travel options? Consider taking the train from New York, NY to Washington DC; ticket prices start at £16.

Trips per day

127

Direct trips

105

The coach takes an average of 5 hours and 13 minutes to cover the 204 miles from New York, NY to Washington DC. However, the fastest coach only takes 3 hours and 25 minutes. It’s definitely on the longer side, so plan to get comfortable for a long road trip. Keep in mind that your actual coach may arrive earlier or later than scheduled, depending on whether there is more or less traffic than usual.

Distance (mi)

204

Distance (km)

328

The first coach leaves at 0:00 and the last coach leaves at 23:59. To see the times for all coaches from New York, NY to Washington DC, enter your specific travel dates in the search bar.

Earliest coach

12:00am

Latest coach

11:59pm

Friday is the busiest travel day for coaches as people head from New York, NY to Washington DC for the weekend. If you are planning to travel on a Friday, 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 coach travel on this route. If you're looking for some extra space on the coach, travelling mid-week is your best bet.

Most crowded

Friday

Least crowded

Wednesday

City Information

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 travellers, 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 Liberty 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 coach 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.

Washington DC

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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 neighbourhood 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 transport hub with three nearby airports and several coach and train stations.

Station Information

Where does the coach leave from in New York, NY?

Main departure station: SW Corner of 31st St & 8th Ave

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Coaches to Washington DC leave from 22 stations in New York, NY.

All coach stations in New York, NY:

  • SW Corner of 31st St & 8th Ave
  • Manhattan - Port Authority Bus Station
  • Manhattan - Port Authority Bus Station North Wing
  • Chinatown - 28 Allen St (eastside b/w Hester and Canal St)
  • New York W 34th St & 12th Ave
  • 417 W 34th St
  • Opposite Side of 320 W 31st St. Between 8th and 9th Ave.
  • GW Bridge Bus Station
  • 120 E Broadway
  • Brooklyn - 3 Av @ 38th St
  • 11th Ave (btw. 35th & 36th St.)
  • 11th Ave between 36th and 37th, East Side
  • New York Midtown West
  • Midtown NY - 8th Ave & West 30th St
  • Chinatown - 152 E Broadway

Where does the coach arrive in Washington DC?

Main arrival station: Union Station

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Opened more than 100 years ago in 1907, Union Station is the largest transport hub in Washington, D.C. with almost 5 million travellers 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 coach travel, serving as the main coach 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, local bus and tram services, as well as commuter rail for travellers 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.

Coach stations in Washington DC:

  • Union Station
  • Union Station
  • Stadium-Armory Metro Station
  • Dupont Cir CT Ave
  • 2230 New York Ave NE
  • 2230 New York Ave NE
  • 1729 Connecticut Ave NW
  • Dupont Cir MA Ave
  • DC Downtown - 900 New York Ave NW

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