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Trip Overview

The average bus between New York and Washington DC takes 5h 14m and the fastest bus takes 4h 44m. The bus service runs several times per day from New York 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 14m
Duration
277 mi
Distance
$53
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

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best
  1. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Union Stationbus bus New York
4h 45m
$45–82

New York to Washington DC bus times

Buses run every 4 hours between New York and Washington DC. The earliest departure is at 7:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from New York is at 9:15 PM which arrives into Washington DC at 2:50 AM. All services require a transfer at Union Station and take an average of 5h 14m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 277.1 mi
  • Duration: 5h 14m

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

Peter Pan Bus Lines operates a bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Union Station hourly. Tickets cost $45–150 and the journey takes 4h 25m. Greyhound USA also services this route every 2 hours.

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