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Trip Overview

The average bus between Washington and New York takes 4h 50m and the fastest bus takes 4h. The bus runs at least 2 times per hour from Washington to New York. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

4h 50m
Duration
276 mi
Distance
$65
Average price
Every 30 minutes
Frequency

Washington to New York bus times

Buses run every 30 minutes between Washington and New York. The earliest departure is at 12:30 AM at night, and the last departure from Washington is at 11:35 PM which arrives into New York at 4:55 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 4h 50m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    bus bus 4h 30m • Direct
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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    bus bus 4h 40m • Direct
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    bus bus 4h 25m • Direct
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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    bus bus 4h 40m • Direct
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    bus bus 4h 25m • Direct
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    bus bus 4h 15m • Direct
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Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    bus bus 4h 40m • Direct
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    bus bus 4h 25m • Direct
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    bus bus 4h 15m • Direct
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Departing Wednesday, November 18, 2026

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    bus bus 4h 40m • Direct
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    bus bus 4h 25m • Direct
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    bus bus 4h 15m • Direct
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Departing Thursday, November 19, 2026

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    bus bus 4h 40m • Direct
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    bus bus 4h 25m • Direct
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    bus bus 4h 15m • Direct
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Departing Friday, November 20, 2026

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    bus bus 4h 40m • Direct
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    bus bus 4h 25m • Direct
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    bus bus 4h 15m • Direct
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Washington to New York? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

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  • Distance: 276 mi
  • Duration: 4h 50m

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. Seven other operators also service this route.

Operators