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Wanderu is an official partner of BestBus

Wanderu is the simplest way to book bus and train travel in North America and Europe. We partner with more than 300 bus & train companies around the world to help you search, compare, and find the best travel deals all in one place.

About BestBus

BestBus, originally called DC2NY, is a highly-rated and reliable bus company offering very affordable bus tickets to key destinations in the Northeast region of the United States. The most popular route in the BestBus schedule is from NYC to DC. The carrier also offers bus service from Washington DC and New York City to several cities in Virginia and Delaware, including Rehoboth Beach and Dewey Beach during the summer.

BestBus buses are comfortable and include amenities like free WiFi, free water bottles, bathrooms onboard the bus, and power outlets. Overall, BestBus schedules serve 10 routes, connecting 5 cities in the United States. To cover all these routes BestBus runs an average of 31 trips per day and 428 trips per month. These bus trips range in price from $34.99 to $51.99based on a variety of factors.

BestBus partnered with Wanderu in 2013, originally under the DC2NY name. Wanderu has the best deals on BestBus tickets. Search and book on Wanderu to get the cheapest Bestbus bus tickets, at no additional cost.

**2023** #3 Best Wi-Fi **2022** #1 Students' Favorite #1 Commuters' Favorite #3 Best Bus Service in the United States #3 Best Wi-Fi #4 Best Ground Travel Provider in the United States

2023
#3 Best Wi-Fi
2022
#1 Students' Favorite
#1 Commuters' Favorite
#3 Best Bus Service in the United States
#3 Best Wi-Fi
#4 Best Ground Travel Provider in the United States

BestBus Amenities

Air conditioningAir conditioning
RestroomRestroom
Free waterFree water
Green certifiedGreen certified
MoviesMovies
Power outletPower outlet
USB powerUSB power
WiFiWiFi

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BestBus bus coverage

Daily Trips31
stations6
cities5
countries1

What travelers are saying about BestBus

Here’s what Wanderu users who have booked trips with BestBus had to say about their travel experience.

Traveling During COVID-19

“They took COVID safety precautions seriously.”
based on 688 reviews

Onboard Experience

“The WiFi actually worked for the entire trip”
based on 835 reviews
“I’ll travel with them again just for the staff!”
based on 1004 reviews
“Really cheap tickets and really good service.”
based on 1074 reviews
“The bus got there on time.”
based on 1029 reviews
“Seats were really comfy and spacious”
based on 998 reviews
“The bus was almost suspiciously clean”
based on 1113 reviews

BestBus reviews from Wanderu customers

Overall review score for BestBus

(Based on 1226 reviews)

4.4
Ratings (Out of 5)
Comfort

4.1

Timeliness

4.5

Staff

4.4

Value

3.8

Condition

4.5

BestBus passenger reviews

5.0

Yogesh

September 5, 2024- Visiting family

Springfield to New York

Pros: on time. Cons: wifi. Tips: wifi wasn't working as advertised.

5.0

Lawrence

September 1, 2024- Vacation

Washington to New York

Pros: hi all The driver mike and trainee mark were all pleasanr, helpful and entertaining. This was a safe peaceful and exciting trip. many thanks for both of them. Cons: need new bus like one from new york to washington.

5.0

Lawrence

August 30, 2024- Vacation

New York to Washington

Pros: great driver safe and adjusted route as major accident on 395. Cons: snacks in bus fir sale.

5.0

Yanio

August 29, 2024- Solo travel

New York to Washington

Pros: no driving, the view, zero stress. Cons: signs outside the pick up spot. Tips: great service. keep up the good job.

5.0

Olga

August 25, 2024- Visiting family

Washington to New York

Pros: Departed on time & arrived on time!!🙏. Cons: Air conditioner filter needs to be replaced. Tips: Have a safe trip.

BestBus Routes & Network

BestBus’s bus network features 10 bus routes that connect 5 cities serving 6 stations. On average, BestBus performs about 31 bus trips every day. The top cities to which BestBus offers the highest number of daily bus service include New York and Washington.

Top Cities Served by BestBus

CityRouteEarliest busLatest bus
New York3610:30 am10:45 pm
Washington3712:00 pm12:00 am
Fairfax3212:00 pm12:00 am
Manassas301:00 pm12:00 am
Springfield257:30 pm10:30 pm

Most popular BestBus routes

The bus from New York to Washington is BestBus’s most popular route. Trips from Fairfax to New York and Springfield to New York are also highly popular.

Top BestBus routes

RouteDaily TripsDurationPrice
New York to Washington74h 10m$35
Fairfax to New York44h 10m$35
Springfield to New York25h 30m$35
New York to Manassas44h 46m$35

BestBus Cancellation Policy

BestBus tickets are non-refundable and cannot be cancelled. However, you can place your reservation “on hold” and receive a BestBus travel credit for a future trip, as long as you do so more than 24 hours before the bus is scheduled to depart. To place your reservation on hold, go to BestBus’ website to look up your reservation, and you will have the option of rescheduling your trip or placing the trip on hold. Once your ticket is on hold, you will receive a travel credit which can be used to schedule a new trip with BestBus for up to a year after your original purchase date.

BestBus tickets can be easily changed online following the same process. There is no fee for changing your ticket, but a difference in price would be charged if you exchange your trip for a more expensive ticket. Any changes must be submitted at least 24 hours before the original departure time.

Wanderu also offers an affordable trip protection option by Allianz Global Assistance that you can purchase when booking your tickets. In addition to 24-hour assistance during your trip and other benefits, trip protection can help you get your money back in case you need to cancel or change your BestBus booking. You may file a claim to be reimbursed if you do not travel on your bus trip due to covered reasons such as extreme weather, illness, or required work shifts.

BestBus Bus Guide & FAQs

Yes, BestBus offers WiFi on their buses. Although most trips with BestBus will have WiFi as advertised, some buses might not come equipped with WiFi and onboard WiFi can lose its connection in rural areas. We recommend you bring a book or download a movie just to play it safe. BestBus WiFi is generally best used for surfing the web, checking emails and chatting with friends; you shouldn’t count on the WiFi to binge watch your favorite show.

BestBus provides both regular power outlets and USB outlets on board their bus trips. This helps ensure to ensure your electronics never run out of power. Your laptop can be juicing up while your phone stays charged as well. Of course, even with all these options, it’s possible that a BestBus vehicle might have an issue with its power supply, so to cover that situation bring a charged power bank.

On a typical day, BestBus has 31 scheduled bus trips in total. However, the exact departure and arrival times vary depending on the day and route. The best way to find the exact schedule for your trip is to use the search tool on this page.

No, BestBus does not offer will call tickets. You should purchase your tickets online and make sure you have everything you need to board before you arrive at the station.

Yes, BestBus requires you to present an ID to an agent to be allowed to board the bus. Make sure you have identification issued by a government agency that meets the carrier’s requirements. Alternative IDs, such as a college ID, won’t work.

Yes, there are bathrooms on BestBus buses. The bathrooms are pretty basic and include a toilet, toilet paper and hand sanitizer. Most bathrooms don’t have running water. As you will be using a bathroom on a moving vehicle, please use caution and hold on to a rail at all times.

BestBus does not offer meals or beverages onboard. We recommend you bring a drink and some snacks for your trip. We also suggest packing a reusable water bottle with you to reduce your impact on the environment. However, note that most buses do not allow you to bring your own alcoholic drinks.

Your thirst is a priority for BestBus, and to make sure you are never parched onboard their bus, they offer free bottles of water. Just remember - the only right thing to do at the end of your trip is to make sure every water bottle is placed in a recycle bin to reduce your impact on the environment.

BestBus goes the extra distance to deliver premium features to its customers.

Movies are provided during the bus trip to keep you entertained. Don’t forget to bring your favorite pair of headphones, as headphones are not always included on the bus. We recommend in-ear noise cancelling headphones due to their small size.

Cheap BestBus tickets recently found on Wanderu

With 31 BestBus trips per day, there are a lot of great deals to uncover for the bargain hunter and BestBus tickets start at just $34.99. Check out some of the latest and greatest deals snatched up by Wanderu users.

How do I get the best deal on BestBus tickets?

Wanderu is the best place to score cheap BestBus tickets with the lowest available fares every day. Plus, you can compare BestBus prices with trips offered by other bus companies to be sure you’re getting the best deal on your tickets!

Pro travelers know that booking your ticket well in advance is key to finding the lowest price. Ticket prices normally go up the closer you get to the travel date, so don’t miss out on a good deal when you see one. If you can be flexible with your travel date, you can also get cheap tickets by traveling on weekdays instead of weekends.

When you’re ready to book, type your departure city and destination city in the search bar above, select your travel date, and let Wanderu work its magic to show you all of the best bus and train ticket prices available for your trip. Pick the ticket that’s best for your budget, schedule, and preferences, and complete the booking right on Wanderu to secure your great deal.

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