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Journey Information
There are 5 intercity buses per day from Jacksonville to New York. Traveling by bus from Jacksonville to New York usually takes around 17 hours and 57 minutes, but the fastest Greyhound bus can make the trip in 15 hours and 20 minutes.
Distance | 452 mi (728 km) |
Shortest duration | 15h 20m |
Cheapest price | $55.98 |
Most frequent service | Greyhound |
Bus lines | 1 |
How much is a bus ticket from Jacksonville to New York?
Bus tickets for a trip from Jacksonville to New York cost $72.92 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.
Average prices by travel date
If you're planning to travel by bus from Jacksonville to New York in the next month, the average ticket price is expected to range from $69 to $96. The cheapest bus tickets available in the next few weeks are for trips departing on May 21, 2024.
If you’re looking to travel to New York this week, bus tickets are available starting at $71.
Monthly avg. prices
Prices as travel date approaches
To save money on bus tickets, buy them as early as possible. Bus carriers usually charge higher ticket prices the closer you book to the date of travel. Book your ticket at least 25 days in advance to save up to $76.96.
What bus companies travel from Jacksonville to New York?
There is one intercity bus company available to search and book on Wanderu that operates from Jacksonville 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 | 5 | 17h 57m | $87.24 |
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 5 bus trips from Jacksonville to New York every day, with the average journey taking around 17 hours and 57 minutes to complete. Bus tickets for Greyhound trips to New York usually start from $56.
Frequently Asked Questions
The bus takes an average of 17 hours and 57 minutes to cover the 452 miles from Jacksonville to New York. However, the fastest bus only takes 15 hours and 20 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.
With many people traveling in the middle of the week, Wednesday is the busiest day of the week for bus travel. If you are planning to travel on a Wednesday, you should make sure to book tickets well in advance as they may sell out.
On the other hand, Sunday is typically the least busy day for bus travel on this route. If you are looking for less crowded buses to New York, book your ticket for the last day of the week.
The first bus leaves at 4:00pm and the last bus leaves at 4:00pm. To see the times for all buses from Jacksonville to New York, enter your specific travel dates in the search bar.
There are 5 scheduled buses that travel from Jacksonville to New York every day, so you have a decent number of options to choose from. Unfortunately, none of them are direct connections, so no matter which bus you take, you will have to transfer buses at least once during your journey.
Need more travel options? Consider taking the train from Jacksonville, NC to New York, NY; ticket prices start at $114.00.
City Information
New York
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 Jacksonville?
Main departure station: Jacksonville, North Carolina
Most buses depart from the main station in Jacksonville.
All bus stations in Jacksonville:
Jacksonville, North Carolina
Where does the bus arrive in New York?
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Link to image attributionMain arrival station: 300-310 W 31 St (SW Corner of 31st & 8th Ave)
Buses arrive in New York at 5 stations, depending on which bus line you are traveling with.
All bus stations in New York:
300-310 W 31 St (SW Corner of 31st & 8th Ave)
Chinatown - 28 Allen St (eastside b/w Hester and Canal St)
7-11 - Jd Foods
GW Bridge Bus Station
Port Authority - 625 8th Ave
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