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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 Peter Pan Bus Lines. To see the full timetable for all coaches just use or search and compare.

today
£22
tomorrow
£15
Friday
£14
Saturday
£14
Sunday
£17
Monday
£17
Tuesday
£14

Cheapest bus trips today

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
VA Express 4h 0m 09:30 New York Chinatown 13:30 Washington, DC Benning Rd NE  Economy £22
Wanda Coach 4h 0m 17:00 New York Chinatown 21:00 Washington, DC Benning Rd NE  Economy £22
BBBus USA 4h 50m 17:00 New York East Broadway 21:50 Washington, DC Exxon New York Ave NE  Premium Economy £22
Greyhound US 6h 25m 15:30 New York Port Authority Bus Terminal 21:55 Washington, DC Union Station  Economy £24
FlixBus 4h 25m 13:00 New York 31st & 8th Ave 17:25 Washington, DC Union Station  Economy £26

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
CoachRun 4h 0m 21:00 New York East Broadway 01:00 Washington, DC Pennsylvania Av SE & L'Enfant Sq SE Bus Stop  Economy £15
OurBus 4h 40m 17:30 New York Bolt Hudson Yard 22:10 Washington, DC Armory Metro  Basic £16
VA Express 4h 0m 09:30 New York Chinatown 13:30 Washington, DC Benning Rd NE  Economy £22
Wanda Coach 4h 0m 17:00 New York Chinatown 21:00 Washington, DC Benning Rd NE  Economy £22
BBBus USA 4h 50m 17:00 New York East Broadway 21:50 Washington, DC Exxon New York Ave NE  Premium Economy £22

Cheapest bus trips Friday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
OurBus 4h 20m 12:00 New York Bolt Hudson Yard 16:20 Washington, DC Armory Metro  Basic £14
CoachRun 4h 0m 21:00 New York East Broadway 01:00 Washington, DC Pennsylvania Av SE & L'Enfant Sq SE Bus Stop  Economy £15
VA Express 4h 0m 09:30 New York Chinatown 13:30 Washington, DC Benning Rd NE  Economy £22
Wanda Coach 4h 0m 17:00 New York Chinatown 21:00 Washington, DC Benning Rd NE  Economy £22
BBBus USA 5h 5m 10:15 New York East Broadway 15:20 Washington, DC Exxon New York Ave NE  Premium Economy £25

Cheapest bus trips Saturday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Peter Pan Bus Lines 6h 30m 05:30 New York Port Authority Bus Terminal 12:00 Washington, DC Union Station  Economy £14
OurBus 4h 40m 17:30 New York Bolt Hudson Yard 22:10 Washington, DC Armory Metro  Basic £16
CoachRun 4h 0m 21:00 New York East Broadway 01:00 Washington, DC Pennsylvania Av SE & L'Enfant Sq SE Bus Stop  Economy £17
Greyhound US 5h 55m 12:05 New York Port Authority Bus Terminal 18:00 Washington, DC Union Station  Economy £22
FlixBus 4h 30m 14:30 New York 31st & 8th Ave 19:00 Washington, DC Union Station  Economy £22

Cheapest bus trips Sunday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
CoachRun 4h 0m 21:00 New York East Broadway 01:00 Washington, DC Pennsylvania Av SE & L'Enfant Sq SE Bus Stop  Economy £17
VA Express 4h 0m 09:30 New York Chinatown 13:30 Washington, DC Benning Rd NE  Economy £22
Wanda Coach 4h 0m 17:00 New York Chinatown 21:00 Washington, DC Benning Rd NE  Economy £22
OurBus 4h 20m 12:00 New York Bolt Hudson Yard 16:20 Washington, DC Armory Metro  Basic £22
BBBus USA 5h 5m 10:15 New York East Broadway 15:20 Washington, DC Exxon New York Ave NE  Premium Economy £24
  • Did you know that if you travel from New York to Washington, DC via Philadelphia, PA, you can save more than £2? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • OurBus
      5h 30m
      0
      06:30
      New York
      Bolt Hudson Yard
      07:50
      Philadelphia, PA
      Philadelphia, PA
      0
      OurBus
      Basic
      £7
      • Waiting Time 0h 10m
    • Distribusion
      4h 0m
      0
      08:00
      Philadelphia, PA
      520 N Christopher Columbus Blvd. Coach Stop
      12:00
      Washington, DC
      Union Station
      0
      Distribusion
      Economy
      £8
    Travel time is 1h 30m longer, but you will save £2

Cheapest bus trips Monday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Peter Pan Bus Lines 4h 50m 21:30 New York Port Authority Bus Terminal 02:20 Washington, DC Union Station  Economy £17
CoachRun 4h 30m 01:30 New York W 37 St 06:00 Washington, DC Renaissance Washington DC Downtown  Economy £22
VA Express 4h 0m 09:30 New York Chinatown 13:30 Washington, DC Benning Rd NE  Economy £22
Wanda Coach 4h 0m 17:00 New York Chinatown 21:00 Washington, DC Benning Rd NE  Economy £22
BBBus USA 4h 50m 17:00 New York East Broadway 21:50 Washington, DC Exxon New York Ave NE  Premium Economy £22
  • Did you know that if you travel from New York to Washington, DC via Philadelphia, PA, you can save more than £2? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • OurBus
      5h 30m
      0
      06:30
      New York
      Bolt Hudson Yard
      07:50
      Philadelphia, PA
      Philadelphia, PA
      0
      OurBus
      Basic
      £7
      • Waiting Time 0h 10m
    • Distribusion
      4h 0m
      0
      08:00
      Philadelphia, PA
      520 N Christopher Columbus Blvd. Coach Stop
      12:00
      Washington, DC
      Union Station
      0
      Distribusion
      Economy
      £8
    Travel time is 1h 30m longer, but you will save £2

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Peter Pan Bus Lines 4h 50m 07:30 New York Port Authority Bus Terminal 12:20 Washington, DC Union Station  Economy £14
VA Express 4h 0m 09:30 New York Chinatown 13:30 Washington, DC Benning Rd NE  Economy £22
Wanda Coach 4h 0m 17:00 New York Chinatown 21:00 Washington, DC Benning Rd NE  Economy £22
BBBus USA 4h 50m 17:00 New York East Broadway 21:50 Washington, DC Exxon New York Ave NE  Premium Economy £22
Greyhound US 5h 45m 02:30 New York Port Authority Bus Terminal 08:15 Washington, DC Union Station  Economy £23

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest coach from New York to Washington, DC is £12 on 14/02/2026. Flexible travellers save on ticket prices.


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.
Sunday is the busiest day, with more than 164 daily coaches from New York to Washington, DC. Wednesday has instead the fewest connections, with only 72 daily coaches between New York and Washington, DC.
The busiest time of the day is the Afternoon, with 324 coaches from New York to Washington, DC, while Night sees the fewest connections between New York and Washington, DC, with 81 offers.

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

Compare all coach operators like FlixBus, Greyhound US and Peter Pan Bus Lines that travel daily 129 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 09:30
Latest Coach 23:59
Daily Bus Connections 129 Ø
Distance 325.4 km
Coach Companies FlixBus, Greyhound US, Peter Pan Bus Lines, Wanda Coach, BestBus, VA Express, BBBus USA, OurBus and CoachRun

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

Every day, 129 buses from 9 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 04/02/2026 and for the following days. Make sure get the cheapest bus ticket!

Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
Monday 02/02
Tuesday 03/02
Wednesday 04/02
£22
Thursday 05/02
£15
Friday 06/02
£14
Saturday 07/02
£22
Sunday 08/02
£17
Monday 09/02
£17
Tuesday 10/02
£26
Wednesday 11/02
£22
Thursday 12/02
£26
Friday 13/02
£17
Saturday 14/02
£12
Sunday 15/02
£12
Monday 16/02
£22
Tuesday 17/02
£21
Wednesday 18/02
£22
Thursday 19/02
£20
Friday 20/02
£13
Saturday 21/02
£17
Sunday 22/02
£12
Monday 23/02
£17
Tuesday 24/02
£14
Wednesday 25/02
£16
Thursday 26/02
£17
Friday 27/02
£26
Saturday 28/02
£14
Sunday 01/03

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, Saturday is the cheapest day for a coach from New York to Washington, DC. Monday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from £17.
Night is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from New York to Washington, DC, with £12. Morning is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from £14.

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.

Peter Pan Bus Lines from New York to Washington, DC

Peter Pan Bus Lines

Here you will find the key facts about the Peter Pan Bus Lines bus route New York to Washington, DC:

Cheapest Price £14
Fastest Coach 4h 30m
Earliest Coach 09:30
Last Coach 21:30
Daily Connections 13 Ø
Found on 04/02/2026

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 £22
Fastest Coach 4h 15m
Earliest Coach 10:30
Last Coach 23:59
Daily Connections 62 Ø
Found on 04/02/2026

BBBus USA from New York to Washington, DC

BBBus USA

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

Cheapest Price £22
Fastest Coach 4h 20m
Earliest Coach 17:00
Last Coach 17:30
Daily Connections 2 Ø
Found on 04/02/2026
In total 9 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.

Latest reviews for coach companies on the route New York - Washington, DC

VA Express
CAFETO'S CEDRAL SAS , 27/12/2025

Excelente viaje, tranquilo rápido y muy seguro

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 6h 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 9 companies with ticket prices ranging from £12 to £60. 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 129 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 09:30. 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 Peter Pan Bus Lines. 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 Peter Pan Bus Lines.

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.

How does CheckMyBus find the best coach deals from New York to Washington, DC?

CheckMyBus collaborates directly with companies around the world to provide you with the best options when searching for a trip. We retrieve their first-hand data to show you real-time prices, schedules, and seat availability for 129 daily trips between New York and Washington, DC. With the most up-to-date information from verified sources, you can fairly compare all available options and choose the trip that suits you best.

How does CheckMyBus technology work for trips from New York to Washington, DC?

Prices and availability for 129 trips between New York and Washington, DC change constantly. To provide you with the most up-to-date information, we connect directly with bus operators, Online Travel Agencies (OTAs), and Global Distribution Systems (GDS) via real-time interfaces (APIs). The data collected from these sources undergoes strict quality checks, is processed within our infrastructure, and is then presented to you on our search results pages. Visit our About Us page to learn more.

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

Basic
Basic

Name referring to the typical seat you will find with companies that don’t distinguish between different classes.

Economy
Economy

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

Premium Economy
PremiumEconomy

A mix between Economy and Business, it offers extra legroom, WI-FI and possible snacks.

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