How much does a bus ticket from New York Penn Station to Washington cost?

The bus ticket price from New York Penn Station to Washington starts at $24. The best way to find cheap bus tickets from New York Penn Station to Washington is to book your tickets as early as possible. Prices tend to rise as your travel date approaches, so book in advance to secure the best prices!

How long is the bus ride from New York Penn Station to Washington?

The average travel time between New York Penn Station and Washington is around , although the fastest bus will take about 2h 47m. This is the time it takes to travel the 204 miles that separates the two cities.

How many daily bus connections are there between New York Penn Station and Washington?

The number of buses from New York Penn Station to Washington can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 40 on this route. Some buses run direct routes, while others have layovers. Simplify your bus trip from New York Penn Station to Washington by comparing and selecting the bus that fits you travel style and budget on Busbud.

Which bus companies travel from New York Penn Station to Washington?

When taking the bus from New York Penn Station to Washington, you can travel comfortably and safely with Amtrak, Amtrak Acela, Vamoose.

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from New York Penn Station to Washington?

Buses traveling between New York Penn Station and Washington leave from 31st St & 8th Ave or 34th St & 7th Ave and arrive at Union Station, Dupont Circle, Metro Center Station.

What are the best sights and things to do in Washington?

Once in Washington, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Arlington National Cemetery, Washington National Cathedral, National Gallery of Art, National Museum of American History, United States Capitol.

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from $75

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from $47

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from $53

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from $47

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from $66

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Next departures to Washington

One passenger / one way

This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest
Departure time: August 11 at 10:05pm
Departure city: New York City
Departure location: Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall
Arrival time: August 12 at 3:35am
Destination city: Washington
Destination location: Union Station
Operated by: Amtrak
Vehicle: BusDuration: 5h 30m
This trip is recommended because it is: Fastest
Departure time: August 11 at 10:00am
Departure city: New York City
Departure location: Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall
Arrival time: August 11 at 12:52pm
Destination city: Washington
Destination location: Union Station
Operated by: Amtrak Acela
Vehicle: BusDuration: 2h 52m
Departure time: August 11 at 4:09am
Departure city: New York City
Departure location: Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall
Arrival time: August 11 at 7:46am
Destination city: Washington
Destination location: Union Station
Operated by: Amtrak
Vehicle: BusDuration: 3h 37m
Departure time: August 11 at 5:25am
Departure city: New York City
Departure location: Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall
Arrival time: August 11 at 8:26am
Destination city: Washington
Destination location: Union Station
Operated by: Amtrak Acela
Vehicle: BusDuration: 3h 1m
Departure time: August 11 at 4:00pm
Departure city: New York City
Departure location: 320 W 31st St, NY (Penn Station)
Arrival time: August 11 at 8:00pm
Destination city: Washington
Destination location: 4681 Willow Ln, Bethesda MD, DC area
Operated by: TripperBus-Elite
Vehicle: BusDuration: 4h

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	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$36 - $101	Average Duration4h	CO₂ emissions 8kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars	Most eco-friendly
Train	Average Price$24 - $733	Average Duration3h 29m	CO₂ emissions 30kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars	CheapestFastest

Busbud recommends taking the bus from New York Penn Station to Washington

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Washington. The journey takes about 4 hours and with fares starting at just $36, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

11bus per day

4hAverage Duration

$36Cheapest ticket

8kgCO₂ emissions

Official partners

Vamoose

4.5/58 reviews

Staff5

Timeliness5

Cleanliness5

Wifi3.8

TripperBus

4/513 reviews

Staff4.6

Timeliness4.6

Cleanliness5

Wifi1.7

Customers praise the comfortable and safe travel experience with respectful and kind drivers. They appreciate punctuality, pleasant chauffeurs, and comfortable seats. Some mention that buses could be cleaner for an even better journey.

TripperBus New York City Washington recent customer reviews

Parfait. Départ et arrivée à l'heure. Chauffeur très agréable. Sièges confortables. Plus pratique qu'un vol.

Bensalmia N.

January 3, 2024

Kind and fast driver, the bus could be cleaner

Dimosthenis F.

April 22, 2024

Very good

Omima A.

December 4, 2023

Vamoose Bus Gold

TripperBusElite

3/51 reviews

Staff5

Timeliness5

Cleanliness5

Wifi0

Based on 1 reviews, the company was rated 3 stars on Busbud. Travelers were especially satisfied with the staff and the timeliness but often complained with the value for money. TripperBusElite ticket prices on this trip start at $66

TripperBus-Elite New York City Washington recent customer reviews

Wi-Fi did not work, no water as advertised, and we were late because the bus was involved in a little accident. The bus was roomy.

Michael M.

December 21, 2023

OurBus

4/53,093 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness4.1

Cleanliness4.3

Wifi3.1

With about 5 daily trips between New York City and Washington, Ourbus offers competitive fares, clean and comfortable intercity bus travel. Their buses have free WiFi, clean bathrooms, complimentary bottled water, extra legroom and power outlets. They are known for providing excellent customer service, reflecting one of the industry's highest review rates. OurBus does not charge fees to reschedule tickets, which can be changed up to 30 minutes before travel time.

OurBus New York City Washington recent customer reviews

D lady driver was so swift n calculated, she drives so we'll n her bus is neat n she's a good customer relation

Kehinde A.

December 11, 2022

Very relaxing experience. It would have been great if there were some information on the overhead screen

Sarah M.

December 29, 2019

First time using this bus and I was very impressed. I will definitely use them again.

Luis A.

December 17, 2019

FlixBus

3.5/59,961 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness4

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Customers generally appreciate the courteous and professional drivers, noting smooth rides with timely arrivals. The buses are often described as clean and comfortable. However, some passengers experienced confusion regarding boarding procedures or seating arrangements, while others mentioned minor issues like rough suspension or lack of headrests in certain seats.

FlixBus New York City Washington recent customer reviews

Courtesy of driver very pleasant and professional. Although at times the ride was a little rough the bus suspension needs to be adjusted.

Sylvester M.

June 16, 2025

The driver was very rude and although we have arrived at the destination a little earlier, the whole way he was hitting brakes and jerking the bus. My son and I felt unsafe the whole way. Also, the driver did not announce the stop when we arrived at the Union Station (DC) before our last stop (Rosslyn, VA) and people were getting off thinking it was the final stop. I would not recommend taking this bus

Anna B.

November 26, 2024

Travel Alerts punctuality (departure) late arrival due to bad traffic jam .Cooling was ok too

Muhammad H.

June 2, 2024

Amtrak

4/55,381 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

Users have shared positive feedback about the cleanliness and comfort of the train, as well as helpful staff at both the station and on board. The terminal was described as organized and inviting. However, some travelers experienced minor inconveniences such as unclear luggage check-in procedures, occasional delays, non-functional WiFi, and seating arrangements not meeting expectations for groups.

Amtrak New York City Washington recent customer reviews

The train was an hour and a half late. We didn’t have a seat for the first 20 minutes, and it was boiling in the cars.

Andrew M.

December 24, 2024

Track number was announced very late. Business carriage was far away from the access point to platform and we had to get there in a hurry because there was no possibility to prepare for boarding. A good practice would be eg. separate queue for business class like on airports. Train was very late (35 min) on the final station.

Henna H.

October 5, 2024

Very terrible!! Trip was perfect, but the staff at the train station was very very rude!!

Stefano G.

October 3, 2024

Amtrak Acela

4.5/514 reviews

Staff5

Timeliness4.6

Cleanliness4.3

Wifi4

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New York Penn Station to Washington Train and Bus

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How many daily bus connections are there between New York Penn Station and Washington?
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What are the best sights and things to do in Washington?

Where are the popular stations and stops in New York Penn Station and Washington, DC, US?

Stops in New York City

A - 31st St & 8th Ave

B - 34th St & 7th Ave

Stops in Washington, DC, US

A - Union Station

B - Dupont Circle

C - Metro Center Station

D - L’Enfant Plaza

E - 10th Street NW

F - Foggy Bottom

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New York Penn Station to Washington Train and Bus

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What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from New York Penn Station to Washington?

What are the best sights and things to do in Washington?

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