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Fairfax to New York Bus Schedule

Bus from Fairfax to New York: Journey Information

You can pick from 7 daily bus trips between Fairfax and New York. The average bus journey from Fairfax to New York takes 4 hours, though some buses might be a few minutes slower or faster.

Distance218 mi (350 km)
Shortest duration4h 0m
Cheapest price£23.50
Trips per day7
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 335 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.

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

The average price for a train ticket from Fairfax to New York is £26.31, Considering the distance of the route, this is an excellent deal. By booking your trip at least 10 days in advance, you increase your chances of scoring even cheaper tickets. But if you wait until the day of your trip to book tickets, expect to pay £3.19 more.

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

£33£22£11FebFeb

The average cost of a one-way bus trip from Fairfax to New York is expected to fluctuate between £25 and £29 in the next 30 days. If you’re planning a bus trip to New York in the upcoming week, the cheapest price in the next 7 days for a ticket from Fairfax is £25.

Monthly avg. prices

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You can find the lowest prices on this route during February. This time of year offers the best deals on train tickets from Fairfax to New York, with the average price at just £27. Train tickets on this route are most expensive in December, when the average price goes up to £29. You can still score cheap deals below this average price, though, especially if you plan ahead and book your ticket in advance.

Prices as travel date approaches

£37£29£22£15£73020100

Planning ahead pays off when it comes to booking your bus trip from Fairfax to New York. By reserving your ticket on Wanderu at least 10 days before departure, you can save around £3.19. Don't miss out on these savings — book in advance!

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 4 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
BestBus24h 0m£29.97
BestBus Prime14h 0m£38.38
Go Buses44h 0m£25.17
  • BestBus is known for offering affordable bus tickets to destinations across the Northeast, including Fairfax and New York, with 2 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 4 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 218 miles from Fairfax to New York. 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.

On a weekly basis, the greatest number of passengers tend to travel by buses from Fairfax to New York on Monday. Tickets for Monday tend to also be the most expensive. For savvy travelers looking for cheaper priced tickets search for travel departing on Wednesday. Wednesday also tend to have less passengers which may make boarding faster and let you snag your perfect seat.

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 7 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.

All 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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