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Pros: Just a normal trip. Wish more trips with less layovers we're available. Cons: Make more available times and routes.
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There are 14 intercity buses per day from Lewiston to New York. Traveling by bus from Lewiston to New York usually takes around 9 hours and 52 minutes, but the fastest Greyhound bus can make the trip in 8 hours and 25 minutes.
| Distance | 304 mi (489 km) |
| Shortest duration | 8h 25m |
| Cheapest price | RON 196.45 |
| Most frequent service | Greyhound |
| Bus lines | 1 |

Average score for buses from Lewiston to New York
(Based on 1 ratings and reviews)
5.0
Pros: Just a normal trip. Wish more trips with less layovers we're available. Cons: Make more available times and routes.
Bus tickets for a trip from Lewiston to New York cost RON 288.91 on average. While it’s a bit pricey for a bus ticket, it’s still significantly more cost-effective than flying. If you book your trip ahead of time using Wanderu, you can easily find bus tickets at or below this price.
The easiest way to save money on bus tickets is by booking in advance! Many carriers increase prices as the travel date approaches, so it's always a good idea to buy your tickets as early as possible. Book at least 14 days in advance to save RON 157.40 or more on your ticket, compared to booking at the last minute.
There is one intercity bus company available to search and book on Wanderu that operates from Lewiston to New York. Greyhound connects the two cities by bus, it offers multiple scheduled buses per day for you to choose from.
| Bus | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greyhound | 14 | 9h 52m | RON 387.07 |
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 14 bus trips from Lewiston to New York every day, with the average journey taking around 9 hours and 52 minutes to complete. Bus tickets for Greyhound trips to New York usually start from RON 196.
The bus takes an average of 9 hours and 52 minutes to cover the 304 miles from Lewiston to New York. However, the fastest bus only takes 8 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 bus may arrive earlier or later than scheduled, depending on whether there is more or less traffic than usual.
Because many passengers travel from Lewiston 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 12:00pm and the last bus leaves at 12:00pm. To see the times for all buses from Lewiston to New York, enter your specific travel dates in the search bar.



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.
Lewiston has two bus stations with service to New York.
Bates College
KM Transit - 111 Bates St

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Link to image attributionBuses arrive in New York at 8 stations, depending on which bus line you are traveling with.
300-310 W 31 St (SW Corner of 31st & 8th Ave)
Port Authority - 625 8th Ave
47 Chrystie St
New York W 34th St & 12th Ave
41-32 Kissena Blvd.
Queens/Jamaica 91-91 144th Pl
GW Bridge Bus Station
Chinatown - 28 Allen St (eastside b/w Hester and Canal St)
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