The average bus between Washington DC and New York, NY takes 5h 18m and the fastest bus takes 5h. The bus service runs several times per day from Washington DC to New York, NY. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run 5 times a day between Washington DC and New York, NY. The earliest departure is at 2:45 AM at night, and the last departure from Washington DC is at 3:36 PM which arrives into New York, NY at 9:20 PM. All services require a transfer at H St NW+Madison Pl NW and take an average of 5h 18m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct bus from Washington DC to New York, NY. However, there are services departing from Washington station and arriving at New York station via New York station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 18m.
Washington DC to New York, NY bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, depart from Washington station.
Washington DC to New York, NY bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, arrive at New York station.
The distance between Washington DC and New York, NY is 329.4 km. The road distance is 362 km.
Peter Pan Bus Lines operates a bus from Washington to New York hourly. Tickets cost $55–95 and the journey takes 4h 25m.