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Which bus from New York to Washington, DC is the best?

Check the bus schedule for New York to Washington, DC. Here is a selection of the cheapest coach trips for the next days from bus operators like FlixBus, Greyhound US or BestBus. To see the full timetable for all coaches just use or search and compare.

today
from £14
tomorrow
from £19
Sunday
from £19
Monday
from £20
Tuesday
from £20
Wednesday
from £12
Thursday
from £20

Cheapest bus trips today

Prices are for one way and one person
  • OurBus
    4h 40m
    0
    18:00
    New York
    West 34th Street
    22:40
    Washington, DC
    Armory Metro
    0
    OurBus
    First Class
    £14
  • Wanda Coach
    4h 0m
    0
    17:00
    New York
    Chinatown
    21:00
    Washington, DC
    Exxon New York Ave NE
    0
    Wanda Coach
    Economy
    £20
  • VA Express
    4h 0m
    0
    09:30
    New York
    Chinatown
    13:30
    Washington, DC
    Benning Rd NE
    0
    VA Express
    Economy
    £22
  • FlixBus
    4h 35m
    0
    09:45
    New York
    Chrystie St
    14:20
    Washington, DC
    Union Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £27
  • CoachRun
    4h 0m
    0
    21:00
    New York
    East Broadway
    01:00
    Washington, DC
    Pennsylvania Av SE & L'Enfant Sq SE Bus Stop
    0
    CoachRun
    Economy
    £29

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow

Prices are for one way and one person
  • OurBus
    4h 30m
    0
    08:30
    New York
    West 34th Street
    13:00
    Washington, DC
    Armory Metro
    0
    OurBus
    First Class
    £19
  • Wanda Coach
    4h 0m
    0
    17:00
    New York
    Chinatown
    21:00
    Washington, DC
    Exxon New York Ave NE
    0
    Wanda Coach
    Economy
    £20
  • CoachRun
    4h 0m
    0
    21:00
    New York
    East Broadway
    01:00
    Washington, DC
    Pennsylvania Av SE & L'Enfant Sq SE Bus Stop
    0
    CoachRun
    Economy
    £20
  • VA Express
    4h 0m
    0
    09:30
    New York
    Chinatown
    13:30
    Washington, DC
    Benning Rd NE
    0
    VA Express
    Economy
    £22
  • Greyhound US
    4h 55m
    0
    14:15
    New York
    Port Authority Bus Terminal
    19:10
    Washington, DC
    Union Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    £25

Cheapest bus trips Sunday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • OurBus
    4h 30m
    0
    11:45
    New York
    West 34th Street
    16:15
    Washington, DC
    Armory Metro
    0
    OurBus
    First Class
    £19
  • Wanda Coach
    4h 0m
    0
    17:00
    New York
    Chinatown
    21:00
    Washington, DC
    Exxon New York Ave NE
    0
    Wanda Coach
    Economy
    £20
  • VA Express
    4h 0m
    0
    09:30
    New York
    Chinatown
    13:30
    Washington, DC
    Benning Rd NE
    0
    VA Express
    Economy
    £22
  • Greyhound US
    5h 30m
    0
    05:50
    New York
    G. Washington Bridge Bus Station
    11:20
    Washington, DC
    Union Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    £28
  • FlixBus
    4h 30m
    0
    07:30
    New York
    31st & 8th Ave
    12:00
    Washington, DC
    Union Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £28

Cheapest bus trips Monday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • FlixBus
    4h 30m
    0
    19:00
    New York
    West 34th Street
    23:30
    Washington, DC
    Union Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £20
  • Wanda Coach
    4h 0m
    0
    17:00
    New York
    Chinatown
    21:00
    Washington, DC
    Exxon New York Ave NE
    0
    Wanda Coach
    Economy
    £20
  • Greyhound US
    5h 25m
    0
    11:15
    New York
    Port Authority Bus Terminal
    16:40
    Washington, DC
    Union Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    £22
  • VA Express
    4h 0m
    0
    09:30
    New York
    Chinatown
    13:30
    Washington, DC
    Benning Rd NE
    0
    VA Express
    Economy
    £22
  • BestBus
    4h 30m
    0
    17:30
    New York
    W 34 St between 9th & Dyer Av
    22:00
    Washington, DC
    Dupont Circle Station
    0
    BestBus
    Economy
    £32

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • Wanda Coach
    4h 0m
    0
    17:00
    New York
    Chinatown
    21:00
    Washington, DC
    Exxon New York Ave NE
    0
    Wanda Coach
    Economy
    £20
  • VA Express
    4h 0m
    0
    09:30
    New York
    Chinatown
    13:30
    Washington, DC
    Benning Rd NE
    0
    VA Express
    Economy
    £22
  • Greyhound US
    7h 30m
    0
    09:35
    New York
    Port Authority Bus Terminal
    17:05
    Washington, DC
    Union Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    £23
  • FlixBus
    5h 5m
    0
    06:30
    New York
    31st & 8th Ave
    11:35
    Washington, DC
    Union Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £25
  • BestBus
    4h 30m
    0
    10:00
    New York
    W 34 St between 9th & Dyer Av
    14:30
    Washington, DC
    Dupont Circle Station
    0
    BestBus
    Economy
    £31

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • OurBus
    4h 30m
    0
    08:30
    New York
    West 34th Street
    13:00
    Washington, DC
    Armory Metro
    0
    OurBus
    First Class
    £12
  • Wanda Coach
    4h 0m
    0
    17:00
    New York
    Chinatown
    21:00
    Washington, DC
    Exxon New York Ave NE
    0
    Wanda Coach
    Economy
    £20
  • VA Express
    4h 0m
    0
    09:30
    New York
    Chinatown
    13:30
    Washington, DC
    Benning Rd NE
    0
    VA Express
    Economy
    £22
  • CoachRun
    4h 0m
    0
    21:00
    New York
    East Broadway
    01:00
    Washington, DC
    Pennsylvania Av SE & L'Enfant Sq SE Bus Stop
    0
    CoachRun
    Economy
    £23
  • Greyhound US
    7h 30m
    0
    09:35
    New York
    Port Authority Bus Terminal
    17:05
    Washington, DC
    Union Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    £24

Cheapest bus trips Thursday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • Wanda Coach
    4h 0m
    0
    17:00
    New York
    Chinatown
    21:00
    Washington, DC
    Exxon New York Ave NE
    0
    Wanda Coach
    Economy
    £20
  • VA Express
    4h 0m
    0
    09:30
    New York
    Chinatown
    13:30
    Washington, DC
    Benning Rd NE
    0
    VA Express
    Economy
    £22
  • OurBus
    4h 30m
    0
    08:30
    New York
    West 34th Street
    13:00
    Washington, DC
    Armory Metro
    0
    OurBus
    First Class
    £23
  • CoachRun
    4h 0m
    0
    21:00
    New York
    East Broadway
    01:00
    Washington, DC
    Pennsylvania Av SE & L'Enfant Sq SE Bus Stop
    0
    CoachRun
    Economy
    £23
  • Greyhound US
    5h 30m
    0
    05:50
    New York
    G. Washington Bridge Bus Station
    11:20
    Washington, DC
    Union Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    £24

What is the best day and time to travel by bus between New York and Washington, DC?

Here is the frequency of all coach connections from New York to Washington, DC. See on which day of the week you have more travel options and what time you have more bus trips to choose from.
Friday is the busiest day, with more than 148 daily coaches from New York to Washington, DC. Wednesday has instead the fewest connections, with only 117 daily coaches between New York and Washington, DC.
The busiest time of the day is the Afternoon, with 348 coaches from New York to Washington, DC, while Night sees the fewest connections between New York and Washington, DC, with 56 offers.

All facts for New York to Washington, DC bus at a glance

Compare all coach operators like FlixBus, Greyhound US and BestBus that travel daily 135 times by bus from New York to Washington, DC in one click. Book your New York to Washington, DC bus ticket starting from £12!

Cheapest Bus £12
Fastest Bus 4h 0m
Earliest Coach 01:05
Latest Coach 23:59
Daily Bus Connections 135 Ø
Distance 325.4 km
Coach Companies FlixBus, Greyhound US, BestBus, Wanda Coach, VA Express, OurBus and CoachRun

What are the cheapest coach tickets from New York to Washington, DC?

Every day, 135 buses from 7 coach companies leave New York for Washington, DC. Check the table below to find the cheapest prices for coach tickets for this route, starting from 27/06/2025 and for the following days. Make sure get the cheapest bus ticket!

Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
Monday 23/06
Tuesday 24/06
Wednesday 25/06
Thursday 26/06
Friday 27/06
£19
Saturday 28/06
£20
Sunday 29/06
£28
Monday 30/06
£20
Tuesday 01/07
£17
Wednesday 02/07
£19
Thursday 03/07
£23
Friday 04/07
£20
Saturday 05/07
£20
Sunday 06/07
£23
Monday 07/07
£20
Tuesday 08/07
£17
Wednesday 09/07
£17
Thursday 10/07
£17
Friday 11/07
£14
Saturday 12/07
£17
Sunday 13/07
£16
Monday 14/07
£17
Tuesday 15/07
£17
Wednesday 16/07
£17
Thursday 17/07
£17
Friday 18/07
£19
Saturday 19/07
£17
Sunday 20/07

The cheapest time to travel from New York to Washington, DC

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from New York to Washington, DC, for the next 30 days.
With a price starting from £12, Wednesday is the cheapest day for a coach from New York to Washington, DC. Tuesday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from £20.
Morning is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from New York to Washington, DC, with £12. Night is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from £24.

How to save money travelling from New York to Washington, DC

Travel can be expensive, but it doesn't need to be! Do you want to avoid paying higher prices for your trip? Plan your bus trips smartly. Here are a few hacks to save money on your coach journey.

Book the ticket from New York to Washington, DC in advance! The earlier you book, the cheaper usually the price is. Also, you will be sure to have a place on the coach from New York to Washington, DC, compared instead if you buy it at the last moment, or directly at the station.

If you can, avoid travelling at peak times. Instead of weekend, try travelling during the week. Travelling in the evening or at night it’s also cheaper, and later coaches from New York to Washington, DC are also emptier.

Check for bus deals and promotions for all bus companies in this route. On CheckMyBus we show special offers directly in the coach trip on our search. Sign-up and check or deals sections and get notifications on our latest travel hacks.

What are the most popular bus companies from New York to Washington, DC?

These are the most booked bus companies by our users on the New York to Washington, DC timetable.

FlixBus from New York to Washington, DC

FlixBus

Here you will find the key facts about the FlixBus bus route New York to Washington, DC:

Cheapest Price £20
Fastest Coach 4h 15m
Earliest Coach 01:30
Last Coach 23:59
Daily Connections 69 Ø
Found on 26/06/2025

VA Express from New York to Washington, DC

VA Express

Here you will find the key facts about the VA Express bus route New York to Washington, DC:

Cheapest Price £22
Fastest Coach 4h 0m
Earliest Coach 09:30
Last Coach 15:00
Daily Connections 3 Ø
Found on 26/06/2025

CoachRun from New York to Washington, DC

CoachRun

Here you will find the key facts about the CoachRun bus route New York to Washington, DC:

Cheapest Price £20
Fastest Coach 4h 0m
Earliest Coach 21:00
Last Coach 21:00
Daily Connections 1 Ø
Found on 26/06/2025
In total 7 operators offer buses for this route. Find all bus timetables for them. Each coach company has a dedicated cancellation policy and possibilities for transport luggage on the bus. Check also special conditions to travel with kids or coach cards with rebates.

All bus stations and stops in New York and Washington, DC

Here is a map with all coach stations in New York and Washington, DC. Compare which stop is closest to your destination to save time to find the fastest buses and connections.

Compare the bus with other modes of transport

The bus is often the cheapest mode of transport, while other modes like train or flight are faster. Looking for quicker alternatives to travel from New York to Washington, DC? Compare all modes of transports from New York to Washington, DC.

All you need to know when you travel by bus from New York to Washington, DC

Check all information on comfort and services on the coaches from New York to Washington, DC. Which seat classes are available or what are the amenities of operators on your coach trip? Below you´ll find answers to your questions.

FAQs for New York to Washington, DC bus

How much does a New York Washington, DC coach trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and travel time. The cheapest ticket for the New York Washington, DC bus trip is available from £12 and takes 4h 30m. Compare offers and save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from New York to Washington, DC?

This connection is offered by 7 companies with ticket prices ranging from £12 to £105. Therefore, we suggest booking your ticket as soon as possible to ensure you’ll get the cheapest bus trip to Washington, DC.

How many connections are available for the New York Washington, DC route on average every day?

Each day, the bus route from New York to Washington, DC is offered by roughly 135 busses. By using our search, you can compare bus schedules and find your ideal trip.

How long does a bus to Washington, DC from New York take?

The quickest coach from New York to Washington, DC is provided by VA Express and takes 4h 0m. Coach tickets for this connection cost £22. However, keep in mind that the connection can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from New York to Washington, DC?

The earliest bus to Washington, DC departs from New York at 01:05. In this context, information about departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last coach from New York to Washington, DC?

The latest bus to Washington, DC departs from New York at 23:59. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies serve the New York Washington, DC route?

Passengers looking to travel from New York to Washington, DC can travel with FlixBus, Greyhound US and BestBus. Compare all available bus tickets with our search to book the trip that works best for you.

Is there a direct bus between New York and Washington, DC?

You can check all the direct connections between New York and Washington, DC by using our search and looking at the Changes section in our filters. These are some of the companies which offer a direct bus: FlixBus, Greyhound US and BestBus.

What can I take with me on the bus to Washington, DC from New York?

Depending on which provider you travel with, what you're allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the bus for the New York Washington, DC bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a coach that is best suited to your needs for your planned travel date.

What equipment is available for the New York Washington, DC bus route?

The equipment on board differs depending on the provider. However, many long-distance buses have WiFi so you can tell your friends your exact location during the journey. To make travelling even more pleasant, air conditioning systems provide ventilation. It is best to use our search to get precise information about the equipment of the bus from New York to Washington, DC on your planned travel date.

Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route New York to Washington, DC

Economy
Economy

The cheapest option available for your ticket, it usually comes with reclinable seats and AC.

First Class
First

Best of the best: you will find the most comfortable accommodation to work or relax during your travel.

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