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Trip Overview

The average bus between New York, NY and Washington DC takes 5h 16m and the fastest bus takes 4h 56m. The bus service runs several times per day from New York, NY to Washington DC. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

5h 16m
Duration
280 mi
Distance
$55
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

New York, NY to Washington DC bus times

Buses run every 4 hours between New York, NY and Washington DC. The earliest departure is at 7:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from New York, NY is at 9:15 PM which arrives into Washington DC at 2:44 AM. All services require a transfer at Washington Union Station and take an average of 5h 16m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    Flixbus USAWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority5h 25m • 1 change
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    Flixbus USAWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority5h 29m • 1 change
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    Flixbus USAWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority5h 14m • 1 change
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    Flixbus USAWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority5h 11m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    Flixbus USAWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority5h 25m • 1 change
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    Flixbus USAWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority4h 56m • 1 change
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    Flixbus USAWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority5h 29m • 1 change
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    Flixbus USAWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority5h 14m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    Flixbus USAWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority5h 20m • 1 change
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    Flixbus USAWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority4h 56m • 1 change
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    Flixbus USAWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority5h 27m • 1 change
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    Flixbus USAWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority5h 17m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    Flixbus USAWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority5h 23m • 1 change
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    Flixbus USAWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority5h • 1 change
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    Flixbus USAWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority5h 29m • 1 change
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    Flixbus USAWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority5h 16m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    Flixbus USAWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority5h 25m • 1 change
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    Flixbus USAWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority5h 29m • 1 change
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    Arrives next day

    Flixbus USAWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority4h 59m • 1 change
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    Arrives next day

    Flixbus USAWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority5h 29m • 1 change

Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    Flixbus USAWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority5h 25m • 1 change
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    Arrives next day

    Flixbus USAWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority4h 59m • 1 change
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    Arrives next day

    Flixbus USAWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority5h 29m • 1 change

Departing Wednesday, November 18, 2026

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    Flixbus USAWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority5h 14m • 1 change
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    Flixbus USAWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority5h 11m • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from New York, NY to Washington DC? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from New York, NY to Washington DC.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 279.6 mi
  • Duration: 5h 16m

What companies run services between New York, NY, USA and Washington DC, USA?

Flixbus USA operates a bus from New York City Chinatown to Washington Union Station 5 times a day. Tickets cost $40–65 and the journey takes 5h.

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