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Washington DC to New York, NY buses

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Trip Overview

The average bus between Washington DC and New York, NY takes 5h 10m and the fastest bus takes 4h 44m. 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.

5h 10m
Duration
282 mi
Distance
$55
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Bus via Port Authority Bus Terminal

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  1. Take the bus from Union Station to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus bus Washington
5h 35m
$45–90

Washington DC to New York, NY bus times

Buses run every 4 hours between Washington DC and New York, NY. The earliest departure is at 3:05 AM at night, and the last departure from Washington DC is at 3:47 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 10m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 282.3 mi
  • Duration: 5h 10m

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

Peter Pan Bus Lines operates a bus from Union Station to Port Authority Bus Terminal hourly. Tickets cost $45–150 and the journey takes 4h 25m. Two other operators also service this route.

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