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Trip Overview

The average bus between Washington DC and New York, NY takes 5h 52m and the fastest bus takes 4h 52m. 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 52m
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 52m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityFlixbus USA5h 39m • 1 change

Departing Thursday, November 12, 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, November 13, 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, November 14, 2026

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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityFlixbus USA7h 42m • 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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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityFlixbus USA5h 29m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityFlixbus USA7h 43m • 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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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityFlixbus USA5h 9m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityFlixbus USA7h 44m • 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 Tuesday, November 17, 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

Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 281.7 mi
  • Duration: 5h 52m

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 $55–95 and the journey takes 4h 25m.

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