Bus Washington DC to Manhattan from $52 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average bus between Washington DC and Manhattan takes 5h 1m and the fastest bus takes 4h 29m. There is a bus service every few hours from Washington DC to Manhattan. 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 1m
Duration: 278 mi
Distance: $52
Average price: Hourly
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Take the bus from Union Station to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus Washington

5h 6m

$42–82

Washington DC to Manhattan bus times

Buses run hourly between Washington DC and Manhattan. The earliest departure is at 12:45 AM at night, and the last departure from Washington DC is at 11:06 PM which arrives into Manhattan at 5:00 AM. All services require a transfer at 13 St NW+F St NW and take an average of 5h 1m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, June 28, 2026

2:47 PM → 7:45 PM
4h 57m • 1 change
4:07 PM → 9:00 PM
4h 52m • 1 change
4:47 PM → 9:55 PM
5h 7m • 1 change
6:27 PM → 11:50 PM
5h 22m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, June 29, 2026

12:45 AM → 5:25 AM
4h 39m • 1 change
2:45 AM → 7:15 AM
4h 29m • 1 change
4:05 AM → 8:50 AM
4h 44m • 1 change
4:45 AM → 9:20 AM
4h 34m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, June 30, 2026

12:45 AM → 5:25 AM
4h 39m • 1 change
2:45 AM → 7:15 AM
4h 29m • 1 change
3:05 AM → 9:10 AM
6h 4m • 1 change
4:45 AM → 9:20 AM
4h 34m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, July 1, 2026

12:45 AM → 5:25 AM
4h 39m • 1 change

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Washington DC to Manhattan buses

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