Travel by Bus from Washington, D.C. to New York City

Traveling by bus from Washington, D.C. to New York City is becoming increasingly popular and remarkably affordable. Typically, a bus trip from D.C. to NYC takes around four hours, with round-trip fares ranging between $25 to $50. Therefore, buses offer a convenient and relatively hassle-free travel option. It is essential to keep in mind that buses can be impacted by traffic, so avoiding peak travel times when planning your trip is advisable. Below is a guide to various bus companies providing service between these two cities. Remember to confirm the bus stop locations, as they may change periodically.

BestBus (formerly DC2NY)

• D.C. bus stops: 20th St. and Massachusetts Ave. NW (Dupont Circle) and Union Station, 50 Massachusetts Ave., NE Washington, D.C.
• NYC bus stop: Penn Station at 417 W. 34th St., New York, NY
• Details and amenities: New buses, free Wi-Fi, flash sales, reward program

BoltBus

• D.C. bus stops: Union Station, 50 Massachusetts Ave., NE and DuPont Circle, 1610 Connecticut Ave., NW Washington, D.C.
• NYC bus stops: 101 6th Ave., 672 1st Ave., 11th Ave. and W. 36th St., and 230 W. 36th St., New York, NY
• Additional departures from: Greenbelt Metrorail Intermodal Station and Baltimore’s Maryland Ave. Station
• Details and amenities: Reserved seating, free standard Wi-Fi, power outlets, leather seats, ultra-cheap promotional fares

Hola Bus

• D.C. bus stop: 715 H St. NW Washington, D.C.
• NYC bus stops: 7th Ave. and 31st St., 7th Ave. and W. 33rd St., 28 Allen St., New York, NY
• Also departs from: Rockville and Baltimore, Maryland
• Amenities: Free Wi-Fi, reclining seats, television, fully air-conditioned

Megabus

• D.C. bus stop: Union Station, 50 Massachusetts Ave., NE Washington, D.C.
• NYC bus stop: Arrives at 7th Ave. and 28th St. and departs from 34th St. between 11th Ave. and 12th Ave., New York, NY
• Also departs from: Baltimore (White Marsh), MD.
• Details and amenities: Nearly two dozen daily trips, frequent departure times, free Wi-Fi, reclining seats, ultra-cheap promotional fares

Tripper Bus Service

• Maryland and Virginia bus stops: 4681 Willow Ln. Bethesda, MD and 1901 N. Moore St. Arlington, VA
• NYC bus stop: 254 W. 31st St., New York, NY
• Details and amenities: New buses, free Wi-Fi, ultra-cheap promotional fares

Vamoose

• Maryland and Virginia bus stops: 7401 Waverly St. Bethesda, MD and 1801 N. Lynn St. Arlington, VA
• NYC bus stop: Penn Station (7th Ave. corner of W. 30th St.), New York, NY
• Details and amenities: Free Wi-Fi, power outlets, reward program

Washington Deluxe

• D.C. bus stops: 1610 Connecticut Ave. NW (Dupont Circle) and 50 Massachusetts Ave. NE (Union Station) Washington, D.C.
• NYC bus stops: 202 W. 36th St. (Penn Station) and 122 Allen St., New York, NY
• Also departs from: Arlington (Pentagon City), VA and Brooklyn, NY
• Details and amenities: Walk-ins welcome, reservations guarantee seats, free Wi-Fi, reward program

Alternative Travel Options

You can also travel between D.C. and NYC by train on Amtrak along the 457-mile Northeast Corridor that runs between D.C. and Boston. However, keep in mind that train tickets are generally more expensive than bus tickets, albeit offering faster journey times and the convenience of getting up and moving around during the trip.