The cheapest and fastest coaches from New York, NY to Washington, DC
Cheapest price
£33
Average price
£41
Fastest journey
4 h 15 m
Average duration
4 h 20 m
Buses per day
85
Distance
328 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from New York, NY to Washington, DC is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from New York, NY to Washington, DC will cost around £41 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £33.
Of the 85 buses that leave New York, NY for Washington, DC every day 69 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 328 km distance in an average of 4 h 20 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 4 h 15 m .
The slowest buses will take 4 h 25 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
FlixBus16:304h35New York, 3rd Ave / 38th St (Brooklyn), NY21:05Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station£331One-way0 changes
FlixBus10:154h35New York, 3rd Ave / 38th St (Brooklyn), NY14:50Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station£331One-way0 changes
FlixBus22:004h25New York, W 31st St / 8th Ave.2:25Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station£341One-way0 changes
FlixBus13:154h35New York, W 34th St / 12th Ave, NY17:50Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station£341One-way0 changes
FlixBus21:155h10New York, 28 Allen St., NY2:25Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station£341One-way0 changes
FlixBus21:004h15New York, W 31st St / 8th Ave.1:15Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station£381One-way0 changes
FlixBus12:004h20New York, W 31st St / 8th Ave.16:20Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station£371One-way0 changes
FlixBus10:004h20New York, W 31st St / 8th Ave.14:20Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station£371One-way0 changes
23:004h20New York, Port Authority Bus Station, NY3:20Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station£381One-way0 changes
FlixBus22:004h25New York, W 31st St / 8th Ave.2:25Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station£341One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare train, coach and flight for New York, NY to Washington, DC
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from New York, NY to Washington, DC among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £16. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 3h 1m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £16, and a flight costs an average of £94.
Distance: 328 km
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| Coach | Most popular Train | Flight |
|---|---|---|
£30 Average Price Cheapest | £73 Average Price | £178 Average Price |
4h 34m Average total duration 4h 4m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 14m Average total duration 3h 44m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 1m Average total duration Fastest 3h 1m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.3 - 0.8kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.0 - 2.0kg CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
New York, NY to Washington, DC bus times
The table below shows live departures for New York, NY to Washington, DC coaches for today, Sunday 19 April. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FlixBus | 1:30 New York, W 31st St / 8th Ave. | 4h30 | 6:00 Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station | 0 changesdirect | |
+ FlixBus | 1:35 New York, Port Authority Bus Station, NY | 6h35 | 8:10 Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station | 1 change | |
FlixBus | 2:30 New York, W 31st St / 8th Ave. | 5h40 | 8:10 Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 2:30 New York, Port Authority Bus Station, NY | 5h45 | 8:15 Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station | 0 changesdirect | |
PPB 8602 | 3:00 New York, Port Authority Bus Station, NY | 5h30 | 8:30 Washington, Union Station Bus Terminal, DC | 0 changesdirect | |
PPB 8604 | 5:30 New York, Port Authority Bus Station, NY | 6h30 | 12:00 Washington, Union Station Bus Terminal, DC | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 5:50 New York, George Washington Bridge Bus Station | 5h40 | 11:30 Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 6:30 New York, W 31st St / 8th Ave. | 5h05 | 11:35 Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 7:00 New York, 28 Allen St., NY | 5h00 | 12:00 Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station | 0 changesdirect | |
0 | 7:30 New York, Port Authority Bus Station, NY | 4h50 | 12:20 Washington, Union Station Bus Terminal, DC | 0 changesdirect | |
PPB 8611 | 7:30 New York, Port Authority Bus Station, NY | 4h50 | 12:20 Washington, Union Station Bus Terminal, DC | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 7:30 New York, W 31st St / 8th Ave. | 4h30 | 12:00 Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 8:00 New York, W 31st St / 8th Ave. | 4h50 | 12:50 Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 8:00 New York, Port Authority Bus Station, NY | 6h25 | 14:25 Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station | 0 changesdirect | |
+ FlixBus | 8:05 New York, Port Authority Bus Station, NY | 7h25 | 15:30 Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station | 1 change | |
FlixBus | 9:00 New York, W 31st St / 8th Ave. | 4h35 | 13:35 Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station | 0 changesdirect | |
PPB 8619 | 9:30 New York, Port Authority Bus Station, NY | 4h50 | 14:20 Washington, Union Station Bus Terminal, DC | 0 changesdirect | |
0 | 9:30 New York, Port Authority Bus Station, NY | 4h50 | 14:20 Washington, Union Station Bus Terminal, DC | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 9:45 New York, W 34th St / 12th Ave, NY | 4h35 | 14:20 Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 10:00 New York, 28 Allen St., NY | 4h35 | 14:35 Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:15 New York, W 34th St / 12th Ave, NY | 7h30 | 17:45 Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station | 1 change | |
FlixBus | 10:15 New York, 3rd Ave / 38th St (Brooklyn), NY | 4h35 | 14:50 Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 10:15 New York, W 31st St / 8th Ave. | 5h15 | 15:30 Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station | 0 changesdirect | |
0 | 10:30 New York, Port Authority Bus Station, NY | 4h30 | 15:00 Washington, Union Station Bus Terminal, DC | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 10:30 New York, W 31st St / 8th Ave. | 4h35 | 15:05 Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station | 0 changesdirect | |
PPB 8623 | 10:30 New York, Port Authority Bus Station, NY | 4h30 | 15:00 Washington, Union Station Bus Terminal, DC | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus+ undefined · undefined | 11:00 New York, 28 Allen St., NY | 6h15 | 17:15 Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station | 2 changes | |
![]() | 11:10 New York, Port Authority Bus Station, NY | 5h20 | 16:30 Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 11:30 New York, W 31st St / 8th Ave. | 4h30 | 16:00 Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station | 0 changesdirect | |
0 | 11:30 New York, Port Authority Bus Station, NY | 5h00 | 16:30 Washington, Union Station Bus Terminal, DC | 0 changesdirect | |
PPB 8627 | 11:30 New York, Port Authority Bus Station, NY | 5h00 | 16:30 Washington, Union Station Bus Terminal, DC | 0 changesdirect | |
undefined · undefined · undefined | 11:55 New York, George Washington Bridge Bus Station | 5h20 | 17:15 Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station | 2 changes | |
FlixBus | 12:00 New York, W 31st St / 8th Ave. | 4h20 | 16:20 Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 12:05 New York, Port Authority Bus Station, NY | 5h55 | 18:00 Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 12:30 New York, W 31st St / 8th Ave. | 5h15 | 17:45 Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 13:15 New York, W 34th St / 12th Ave, NY | 4h35 | 17:50 Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station | 0 changesdirect | |
PPB 8635 | 13:30 New York, Port Authority Bus Station, NY | 4h50 | 18:20 Washington, Union Station Bus Terminal, DC | 0 changesdirect | |
0 | 13:30 New York, Port Authority Bus Station, NY | 4h50 | 18:20 Washington, Union Station Bus Terminal, DC | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 13:30 New York, 3rd Ave / 38th St (Brooklyn), NY | 4h35 | 18:05 Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station | 0 changesdirect | |
+ FlixBus | 13:35 New York, George Washington Bridge Bus Station | 5h40 | 19:15 Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station | 1 change | |
FlixBus | 14:00 New York, W 31st St / 8th Ave. | 4h35 | 18:35 Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 14:00 New York, Port Authority Bus Station, NY | 4h55 | 18:55 Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 14:30 New York, W 31st St / 8th Ave. | 4h30 | 19:00 Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 15:10 New York, W 31st St / 8th Ave. | 4h55 | 20:05 Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station | 0 changesdirect | |
+ FlixBus | 15:30 New York, Port Authority Bus Station, NY | 5h45 | 21:15 Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station | 1 change | |
FlixBus | 15:30 New York, W 31st St / 8th Ave. | 4h40 | 20:10 Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station | 0 changesdirect | |
0 | 15:30 New York, Port Authority Bus Station, NY | 5h00 | 20:30 Washington, Union Station Bus Terminal, DC | 0 changesdirect | |
PPB 8643 | 15:30 New York, Port Authority Bus Station, NY | 5h00 | 20:30 Washington, Union Station Bus Terminal, DC | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 15:30 New York, Port Authority Bus Station, NY | 6h25 | 21:55 Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 15:50 New York, 28 Allen St., NY | 5h10 | 21:00 Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 16:00 New York, W 31st St / 8th Ave. | 4h45 | 20:45 Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 16:30 New York, W 31st St / 8th Ave. | 4h30 | 21:00 Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 16:30 New York, 3rd Ave / 38th St (Brooklyn), NY | 4h35 | 21:05 Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 16:30 New York, 28 Allen St., NY | 4h50 | 21:20 Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station | 0 changesdirect | |
PPB 8647 | 16:30 New York, Port Authority Bus Station, NY | 4h30 | 21:00 Washington, Union Station Bus Terminal, DC | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 17:00 New York, W 34th St / 12th Ave, NY | 4h30 | 21:30 Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station | 0 changesdirect | |
PPB 8651 | 17:30 New York, Port Authority Bus Station, NY | 4h50 | 22:20 Washington, Union Station Bus Terminal, DC | 0 changesdirect | |
0 | 17:30 New York, Port Authority Bus Station, NY | 4h50 | 22:20 Washington, Union Station Bus Terminal, DC | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 17:45 New York, 28 Allen St., NY | 4h45 | 22:30 Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station | 0 changesdirect | |
undefined · undefined+ FlixBus | 18:00 New York, George Washington Bridge Bus Station | 7h40 | 1:40 Washington, DuPont Circle (Connecticut Ave. NW / 20th St. NW) | 2 changes | |
FlixBus | 18:00 New York, W 31st St / 8th Ave. | 4h30 | 22:30 Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station | 0 changesdirect | |
undefined · undefined | 18:00 New York, George Washington Bridge Bus Station | 5h45 | 23:45 Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station | 1 change | |
![]() | 18:10 New York, Port Authority Bus Station, NY | 5h40 | 23:50 Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus+ + FlixBus | 18:30 New York, W 34th St / 12th Ave, NY | 7h10 | 1:40 Washington, DuPont Circle (Connecticut Ave. NW / 20th St. NW) | 2 changes | |
![]() | 18:50 New York, Port Authority Bus Station, NY | 4h55 | 23:45 Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 19:00 New York, W 34th St / 12th Ave, NY | 4h30 | 23:30 Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station | 0 changesdirect | |
0 | 19:30 New York, Port Authority Bus Station, NY | 4h50 | 0:20 Washington, Union Station Bus Terminal, DC | 0 changesdirect | |
PPB 8659 | 19:30 New York, Port Authority Bus Station, NY | 4h50 | 0:20 Washington, Union Station Bus Terminal, DC | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 19:45 New York, 28 Allen St., NY | 4h30 | 0:15 Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station | 0 changesdirect | |
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FlixBus | 20:00 New York, W 31st St / 8th Ave. | 4h40 | 0:40 Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station | 0 changesdirect | |
undefined · undefined | 20:00 New York, George Washington Bridge Bus Station | 5h15 | 1:15 Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station | 1 change | |
![]() | 20:05 New York, Port Authority Bus Station, NY | 5h10 | 1:15 Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 21:00 New York, W 31st St / 8th Ave. | 4h15 | 1:15 Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 21:00 New York, W 31st St / 8th Ave. | 4h40 | 1:40 Washington, DuPont Circle (Connecticut Ave. NW / 20th St. NW) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 21:15 New York, 28 Allen St., NY | 5h10 | 2:25 Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station | 0 changesdirect | |
PPB 8667 | 21:30 New York, Port Authority Bus Station, NY | 4h50 | 2:20 Washington, Union Station Bus Terminal, DC | 0 changesdirect | |
0 | 21:30 New York, Port Authority Bus Station, NY | 4h50 | 2:20 Washington, Union Station Bus Terminal, DC | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 22:00 New York, W 31st St / 8th Ave. | 4h25 | 2:25 Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 23:00 New York, Port Authority Bus Station, NY | 4h20 | 3:20 Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 23:45 New York, W 31st St / 8th Ave. | 5h00 | 4:45 Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus+![]() | 23:59 New York, W 31st St / 8th Ave. | 6h51 | 6:50 Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station | 1 change | |
0 | 0:00 New York, Port Authority Bus Station, NY | 5h30 | 5:30 Washington, Union Station Bus Terminal, DC | 0 changesdirect | |
PPB 8600 | 0:00 New York, Port Authority Bus Station, NY | 5h30 | 5:30 Washington, Union Station Bus Terminal, DC | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 1:05 New York, Port Authority Bus Station, NY | 5h45 | 6:50 Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station | 0 changesdirect | |
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Why should you book New York, NY to Washington, DC coaches with Omio?
Why book with Omio vs FlixBus?
- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can not only buy tickets for FlixBus, but also compare tickets for the likes of Infobus, Greyhound, Peter Pan Bus or Best Bus to find the best option for your trip from New York, NY to Washington, DC.
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- Compare all your options: Omio allows you to compare FlixBus with all available travel options, which are train, bus and flight to ensure you get the best deal for traveling from New York, NY to Washington, DC.
Why book with Omio over Wanderu, Trainline or Busbud?
- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can also compare tickets for the likes of Infobus, Greyhound, Peter Pan Bus or Best Bus to find the best option for your trip from New York, NY to Washington, DC.
- Multiple modes of transport: Omio allows you to compare travel options including train, bus and flight to find the ideal travel option from New York, NY to Washington, DC.
Journey information
Overview: Bus from New York, NY to Washington, DC
Buses from New York, NY to Washington, DC run on average 65 times per day, taking around 4h 4m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £16 if you book in advance.
There are 55 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 00:01, the last at 23:55. The fastest coach covers the 328 km distance in 4h 20m.
Distance 328 km |
Average bus duration 4h 4m |
Cheapest ticket price £16 |
Buses per day 65 |
Direct buses 55 |
Fastest bus 4h 20m |
First bus 0:01 |
Last bus 23:55 |
Cheapest Month Apr |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Mon |
Least Busy Day Thu |
Best time to book 28 days |
Bus providers: FlixBus, Infobus, Greyhound, Peter Pan Bus, Best Bus, CoachRun, Washington Deluxe from New York, NY to Washington, DCYou can travel by bus between New York, NY to Washington, DC with FlixBus, Infobus, Greyhound, Peter Pan Bus, Best Bus, CoachRun, Washington Deluxe for as low as £16. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: New York, NY to Washington, DC coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from New York, NY to Washington, DC by coach. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest coach, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Washington, DC, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

- Infobus
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Transport for wheelchairs and mobility aids.
- Greyhound
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- FlixBus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- Infobus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a partial refund. Cancellations within 24 hours may incur a fee.
- Greyhound
- You can cancel your ticket for a refund or exchange up to 24 hours before departure, for a cancellation fee applied.
- FlixBus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 15 minutes before departure and receive a voucher for future travel. Refund requests for delays over 120 minutes are possible.
- Infobus
- One carry-on bag up to 5kg (40x20x25) and one checked bag up to 20kg (50x30x80).
- Greyhound
- One carry-on bag up to 25 lbs (11 kg) and one checked bag up to 50 lbs (23 kg).
- FlixBus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
- Infobus
- 10€ per additional bag.
- Greyhound
- $15 per additional bag.
- FlixBus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- Infobus
- Small pets allowed in carriers
- larger pets may require a separate ticket.
- FlixBus
- Small pets in carriers allowed
- guide dogs travel for free.
- Peter Pan Bus
- Small dogs and cats are allowed on board in a carrier.
popular bus stations
Important Stations and Airports in New York, NY and Washington, DC
- Free Wi-Fi
- Available outside the station.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: M7, M20, M34 Metro: 1, 2, 3, A, C, E
- 05:00-01:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Starbucks (in the station)
- Auntie Anne's (in the station).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: M7, M20, M34A, M42, M104 Metro: A, C, E, 1, 2, 3, N, Q, R, W, 7
- 05:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- McDonald's (in the station)
- Shake Shack (in the station)
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 96, 97, D6 Metro: Red Train: Amtrak, MARC, VRE
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