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Trip Overview

The average bus between Washington DC and New York, NY takes 5h 36m and the fastest bus takes 4h 49m. 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 36m
Duration
282 mi
Distance
$70
Average price
5 times a day
Frequency

Washington DC to New York, NY bus times

Buses run 5 times a day between Washington DC and New York, NY. The earliest departure is at 12:06 AM at night, and the last departure from Washington DC is at 3:46 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 36m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityFlixbus USA5h 7m • 1 change
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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityFlixbus USA5h 17m • 1 change
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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityFlixbus USA4h 52m • 1 change
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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityFlixbus USA5h 27m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityFlixbus USA7h 42m • 1 change
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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityFlixbus USA5h 7m • 1 change
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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityFlixbus USA4h 52m • 1 change
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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityFlixbus USA5h 27m • 1 change

Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityFlixbus USA5h 7m • 1 change
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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityFlixbus USA5h 57m • 1 change

Departing Thursday, October 22, 2026

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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityFlixbus USA5h 7m • 1 change
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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityFlixbus USA5h 17m • 1 change
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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityFlixbus USA5h 27m • 1 change
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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityFlixbus USA5h 42m • 1 change

Departing Friday, October 23, 2026

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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityFlixbus USA7h 42m • 1 change
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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityFlixbus USA5h 7m • 1 change
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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityFlixbus USA5h 17m • 1 change
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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityFlixbus USA4h 52m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, October 24, 2026

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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityFlixbus USA7h 42m • 1 change
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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityFlixbus USA4h 49m • 1 change
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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityFlixbus USA5h 14m • 1 change
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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityFlixbus USA4h 59m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, October 25, 2026

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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityFlixbus USA7h 43m • 1 change
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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityFlixbus USA4h 49m • 1 change
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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityFlixbus USA5h 14m • 1 change
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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityFlixbus USA4h 59m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 281.7 mi
  • Duration: 5h 36m

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

Peter Pan Bus Lines operates a bus from Washington to New York hourly. Tickets cost $55–100 and the journey takes 4h 25m.

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