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Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from New York to Washington, DC from various bus operators like FlixBus, Greyhound US or Wanda Coach for the next days.
today
from $19
tomorrow
from $27
Monday
from $27
Tuesday
from $30
Wednesday
from $29
Thursday
from $25
Friday
from $27

Cheapest bus trips today

Prices are for one way and one person
  • OurBus
    5h 0m
    0
    3:00 PM
    New York
    West 34th Street
    8:00 PM
    Washington, DC
    Armory Metro
    0
    OurBus
    First Class
    $19
  • VA Express
    4h 0m
    0
    9:30 AM
    New York
    Chinatown
    1:30 PM
    Washington, DC
    Benning Rd NE
    0
    VA Express
    Economy
    $30
  • Wanda Coach
    4h 0m
    0
    5:00 PM
    New York
    Chinatown
    9:00 PM
    Washington, DC
    Benning Rd NE
    0
    Wanda Coach
    Economy
    $30
  • FlixBus
    4h 30m
    0
    4:30 PM
    New York
    31st & 8th Ave
    9:00 PM
    Washington, DC
    Union Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $34
  • CoachRun
    4h 0m
    0
    9:00 PM
    New York
    East Broadway
    1:00 AM
    Washington, DC
    Pennsylvania Av SE & L'Enfant Sq SE Bus Stop
    0
    CoachRun
    Economy
    $38

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow

Prices are for one way and one person
  • OurBus
    4h 30m
    0
    8:30 AM
    New York
    West 34th Street
    1:00 PM
    Washington, DC
    Armory Metro
    0
    OurBus
    First Class
    $27
  • VA Express
    4h 0m
    0
    9:30 AM
    New York
    Chinatown
    1:30 PM
    Washington, DC
    Benning Rd NE
    0
    VA Express
    Economy
    $30
  • Wanda Coach
    4h 0m
    0
    5:00 PM
    New York
    Chinatown
    9:00 PM
    Washington, DC
    Benning Rd NE
    0
    Wanda Coach
    Economy
    $30
  • FlixBus
    4h 30m
    0
    7:30 AM
    New York
    31st & 8th Ave
    12:00 PM
    Washington, DC
    Union Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $37
  • Greyhound US
    5h 30m
    0
    5:50 AM
    New York
    G. Washington Bridge Bus Station
    11:20 AM
    Washington, DC
    Union Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $38

Cheapest bus trips Monday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • FlixBus
    4h 50m
    0
    6:30 PM
    New York
    31st & 8th Ave
    11:20 PM
    Washington, DC
    Dupont Circle Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $27
  • Greyhound US
    7h 30m
    0
    9:35 AM
    New York
    Port Authority Bus Terminal
    5:05 PM
    Washington, DC
    Union Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $30
  • VA Express
    4h 0m
    0
    9:30 AM
    New York
    Chinatown
    1:30 PM
    Washington, DC
    Exxon New York Ave NE
    0
    VA Express
    Economy
    $30
  • Wanda Coach
    4h 0m
    0
    5:00 PM
    New York
    Chinatown
    9:00 PM
    Washington, DC
    Benning Rd NE
    0
    Wanda Coach
    Economy
    $30
  • BestBus
    4h 0m
    0
    10:00 AM
    New York
    W 34 St between 9th & Dyer Av
    2:00 PM
    Washington, DC
    Union Station
    0
    BestBus
    Economy
    $42

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • VA Express
    4h 0m
    0
    9:30 AM
    New York
    Chinatown
    1:30 PM
    Washington, DC
    Benning Rd NE
    0
    VA Express
    Economy
    $30
  • Wanda Coach
    4h 0m
    0
    5:00 PM
    New York
    Chinatown
    9:00 PM
    Washington, DC
    Benning Rd NE
    0
    Wanda Coach
    Economy
    $30
  • Greyhound US
    5h 30m
    0
    2:45 AM
    New York
    Port Authority Bus Terminal
    8:15 AM
    Washington, DC
    Union Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $31
  • FlixBus
    4h 30m
    0
    1:30 AM
    New York
    31st & 8th Ave
    6:00 AM
    Washington, DC
    Union Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $31
  • BestBus
    4h 30m
    0
    10:00 AM
    New York
    W 34 St between 9th & Dyer Av
    2:30 PM
    Washington, DC
    Dupont Circle Station
    0
    BestBus
    Economy
    $40

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • FlixBus
    4h 50m
    0
    6:30 PM
    New York
    31st & 8th Ave
    11:20 PM
    Washington, DC
    Dupont Circle Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $29
  • CoachRun
    4h 0m
    0
    9:00 PM
    New York
    East Broadway
    1:00 AM
    Washington, DC
    Pennsylvania Av SE & L'Enfant Sq SE Bus Stop
    0
    CoachRun
    Economy
    $29
  • VA Express
    4h 0m
    0
    9:30 AM
    New York
    Chinatown
    1:30 PM
    Washington, DC
    Benning Rd NE
    0
    VA Express
    Economy
    $30
  • Wanda Coach
    4h 0m
    0
    5:00 PM
    New York
    Chinatown
    9:00 PM
    Washington, DC
    Benning Rd NE
    0
    Wanda Coach
    Economy
    $30
  • Greyhound US
    5h 35m
    0
    1:05 AM
    New York
    Port Authority Bus Terminal
    6:40 AM
    Washington, DC
    Union Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $31

Cheapest bus trips Thursday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • FlixBus
    4h 50m
    0
    6:30 PM
    New York
    31st & 8th Ave
    11:20 PM
    Washington, DC
    Dupont Circle Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $25
  • CoachRun
    4h 0m
    0
    9:00 PM
    New York
    East Broadway
    1:00 AM
    Washington, DC
    Pennsylvania Av SE & L'Enfant Sq SE Bus Stop
    0
    CoachRun
    Economy
    $28
  • VA Express
    4h 0m
    0
    9:30 AM
    New York
    Chinatown
    1:30 PM
    Washington, DC
    Benning Rd NE
    0
    VA Express
    Economy
    $30
  • Wanda Coach
    4h 0m
    0
    5:00 PM
    New York
    Chinatown
    9:00 PM
    Washington, DC
    Benning Rd NE
    0
    Wanda Coach
    Economy
    $30
  • Greyhound US
    5h 35m
    0
    1:05 AM
    New York
    Port Authority Bus Terminal
    6:40 AM
    Washington, DC
    Union Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $33

Cheapest bus trips Friday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • OurBus
    4h 40m
    0
    6:00 PM
    New York
    West 34th Street
    10:40 PM
    Washington, DC
    Armory Metro
    0
    OurBus
    First Class
    $27
  • CoachRun
    4h 0m
    0
    9:00 PM
    New York
    East Broadway
    1:00 AM
    Washington, DC
    Pennsylvania Av SE & L'Enfant Sq SE Bus Stop
    0
    CoachRun
    Economy
    $28
  • VA Express
    4h 0m
    0
    9:30 AM
    New York
    Chinatown
    1:30 PM
    Washington, DC
    Benning Rd NE
    0
    VA Express
    Economy
    $30
  • Wanda Coach
    4h 0m
    0
    5:00 PM
    New York
    Chinatown
    9:00 PM
    Washington, DC
    Benning Rd NE
    0
    Wanda Coach
    Economy
    $30
  • FlixBus
    4h 50m
    0
    6:30 PM
    New York
    31st & 8th Ave
    11:20 PM
    Washington, DC
    Dupont Circle Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $34

Frequency of bus connections between New York and Washington, DC

See here how frequent the connections between New York and Washington, DC are, during different times and days of the week.
Sunday is the busiest day, with more than 144 daily buses from New York to Washington, DC. Wednesday has instead the fewest connections, with only 101 daily coaches between New York and Washington, DC.
The busiest time of the day is the Afternoon, with 309 buses from New York to Washington, DC, while Night sees the fewest connections between New York and Washington, DC, with 56 offers.

Facts about the bus from New York to Washington, DC

Compare all providers like FlixBus, Greyhound US and Wanda Coach that travel 125 times every day by bus from New York to Washington, DC in one click! Book your bus ticket from New York to Washington, DC starting from $19!

Cheapest Bus $19
Fastest Bus 4h 0m
Earliest Bus 1:05 AM
Latest Bus 11:59 PM
Daily Bus Routes 125 Ø
Distance 202.3 miles
Bus Companies FlixBus, Greyhound US, Wanda Coach, BestBus, VA Express, OurBus and CoachRun

Cheapest bus connections from New York to Washington, DC

Every day, 125 buses from 7 bus companies leave New York for Washington, DC: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 04/26/2025 and for the following days.

Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday 04/20
Monday 04/21
Tuesday 04/22
Wednesday 04/23
Thursday 04/24
Friday 04/25
Saturday 04/26
$19
Sunday 04/27
$30
Monday 04/28
$30
Tuesday 04/29
$31
Wednesday 04/30
$29
Thursday 05/01
$34
Friday 05/02
$27
Saturday 05/03
$24
Sunday 05/04
$32
Monday 05/05
$28
Tuesday 05/06
$28
Wednesday 05/07
$28
Thursday 05/08
$28
Friday 05/09
$28
Saturday 05/10
$24
Sunday 05/11
$29
Monday 05/12
$30
Tuesday 05/13
$28
Wednesday 05/14
$28
Thursday 05/15
$36
Friday 05/16
$29
Saturday 05/17

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 $19, Saturday is the cheapest day for a bus from New York to Washington, DC. Tuesday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $30.
Afternoon is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from New York to Washington, DC, with $19. Night is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $31.

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 a terrible price for your trip? Then follow these quick steps to save money:

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 bus 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 buses from New York to Washington, DC are also emptier.

Beloved bus companies from New York to Washington, DC

These are the most booked bus companies between New York to Washington, DC from our users.

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 $25
Fastest Bus 4h 15m
Earliest Bus 1:30 AM
Last Bus 11:59 PM
Daily Connections 69 Ø
Found on 4/26/2025

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 $30
Fastest Bus 4h 0m
Earliest Bus 9:30 AM
Last Bus 3:00 PM
Daily Connections 3 Ø
Found on 4/26/2025

BestBus from New York to Washington, DC

BestBus

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

Cheapest Price $39
Fastest Bus 4h 0m
Earliest Bus 10:00 AM
Last Bus 8:00 PM
Daily Connections 5 Ø
Found on 4/26/2025

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

In the map below, you can see where to find all bus stations in New York and Washington, DC.

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.

Service and Comfort on the bus from New York to Washington, DC

Want to know which seat classes are available on the buses from New York to Washington, DC? Or which bus companies serve the route New York to Washington, DC? Below you will find answers to your questions.

FAQs about the New York to Washington, DC bus

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

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $19 and takes 5h 0m to reach Washington, DC. Compare offers to save money!

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

This route is offered by 7 companies with a range of ticket prices between $19 and $118. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Washington, DC.

On average, how many connections are available from New York to Washington, DC each day?

Every day, the New York to Washington, DC bus route is served by approximately 125 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

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

The fastest bus from New York to Washington, DC is offered by VA Express and takes 4h 0m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $30. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

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

The earliest bus arriving in Washington, DC from New York starts at 1:05 AM. However, information regarding departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find exact times for your planned travel date.

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

The latest bus trip departing from New York for Washington, DC starts at 11:59 PM. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. So just use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

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

When traveling by bus from New York to Washington, DC, passengers can travel with FlixBus, Greyhound US and Wanda Coach. With our search, you can compare all available bus tickets to book the one that works 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 Wanda Coach.

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

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 New York Washington, DC bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a bus 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 traveling 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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