New York to Washington Bus: The Northeast Corridor Without the Hassle

The New York to Washington bus is one of Greyhound's busiest runs, and we've been working this corridor for decades. Heading to DC for a Smithsonian weekend, a Capitol Hill meeting, or a quiet trip back to family in Maryland? Pick your time, pick your stop, book your seat using the search bar on this page. No airport check-in, no security line, no parking to figure out at either end. Your seat is sorted when you book.

Where Greyhound picks you up in New York

Greyhound stops in the New York area include New York Midtown West, New York (Hudson Yards Trailways), and Brooklyn (3 Av/38th St). Pick the one closest to where you're starting from. The MTA's OMNY tap-to-pay system gets you to any of them - tap a contactless card, your phone, or a physical OMNY card at the turnstile.

New York Midtown West on W 36th Street puts you in the Garment District, a short walk from 34 St-Penn Station for the 1, 2, 3, A, C and E subway lines, plus NJ Transit, LIRR and Amtrak. The Times Square subway hub (N, Q, R, W, S, 7) is on foot from here. M11 and M20 MTA buses run up 8th Avenue if you'd rather stay above ground.

New York (Hudson Yards Trailways) on W 33rd Street sits on the Far West Side, steps from the 34 St-Hudson Yards 7 train and a short walk back to Penn Station for everything else.

Brooklyn (3 Av/38th St) in Sunset Park skips Manhattan entirely. The D, N and R subway lines are at 36 St / 4 Av, with B35, B37 and B70 buses fanning out across Sunset Park, Bay Ridge and Park Slope. If your trip starts in Brooklyn, start it here.

How to get around Washington when your bus from New York to Washington arrives

Washington runs on WMATA - Metro rail and Metrobus across DC, Maryland and Virginia. Pay with a SmarTrip card or by tapping a contactless credit or debit card at the faregate. Whichever Greyhound stop you arrive at, you're a short walk from a Metro station and on the network in minutes. Capital Bikeshare docks are scattered across the central city, and rideshares cover the gaps.

Washington DC (Dupont Circle) at 1600 Connecticut Ave NW lands you in central Northwest DC, the embassy and brunch heart of the city. Dupont Circle Metro on the Red Line is roughly a block away, with WMATA Metrobus routes 42, 43, D6 and N2/N4/N6 stopping nearby.

Arlington (Rosslyn) at 1001 Wilson Blvd is across the Potomac in the Rosslyn high-rise district just over from Georgetown. Rosslyn Metro (Blue, Orange, Silver lines) is about a 2-minute walk, with ART (Arlington Transit) buses filling out the local network.

Bethesda at 4550 Montgomery Ave is the affluent commercial downtown just north of DC in Maryland. Bethesda Metro (Red Line) on Wisconsin Avenue is roughly a 5-7 minute walk, with Ride On Montgomery County buses serving the wider area.

What's on board the New York to Washington bus

Free Wi-Fi onboard. Power outlets at every seat. Reclining seats with extra legroom. Restroom on board. Your seat is sorted when you book, so there's no scramble at the curb. Want to pick a specific seat? Reserved seat selection is a paid add-on at booking. Standard Greyhound luggage allowance applies - check the latest at the Greyhound baggage policy page if you're packing heavy. Show up 15 minutes before departure and you're set.

Best time to visit Washington

DC has a humid subtropical climate. The best months to visit are usually late March through May and September through October. Spring brings the National Cherry Blossom Festival around the Tidal Basin (typically late March into April depending on bloom), the Smithsonian Folklife Festival on the National Mall in late June and early July, and outdoor programming kicking off across the city. Fall is even better for many travelers - mild temperatures, foliage in Rock Creek Park and along the C&O Canal, and clear blue skies that show off the monuments at their best.

July and August get hot and humid, but bring free outdoor programming - Jazz in the Garden at the National Gallery Sculpture Garden, Screen on the Green on the Mall, and Nationals games at Nationals Park. December through February is properly cold, but the holiday season has its own pull: ZooLights at the Smithsonian's National Zoo, the National Christmas Tree on the Ellipse, and the lighting of the Capitol Christmas Tree in early December. Inauguration crowds turn up in mid-January every fourth year.

Top things to do in Washington

DC's biggest hits cluster around the National Mall, Capitol Hill and northwest neighborhoods. From the Greyhound Dupont Circle stop you're already in striking distance of most of these.

• The National Mall and the monuments, including the Lincoln Memorial, Washington Monument, World War II Memorial, Vietnam Veterans Memorial, and Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial along the Tidal Basin. All free, open daily.
• The Smithsonian museums, free admission across the National Air and Space Museum, the National Museum of Natural History, the National Museum of African American History and Culture, the National Museum of American History, the Hirshhorn, and more.
• The U.S. Capitol and the Library of Congress on Capitol Hill, free with timed-entry tour passes booked through your representative or the Capitol Visitor Center.
• The National Gallery of Art on the Mall, with the East Building (modern) and West Building (classical) and the Sculpture Garden between them.
• Georgetown's M Street and the Georgetown waterfront, the cobblestone shopping district along the C&O Canal and Potomac.
• Dupont Circle and Embassy Row, walking distance from the Greyhound stop, with bookstores, brunch spots and the Phillips Collection.
• Eastern Market and Capitol Hill rowhouse blocks for the weekend market, restaurants and the local-DC vibe locals actually live in.
• The Kennedy Center on the Potomac for theater, opera and free Millennium Stage performances.

DC's L'Enfant grid of state-named avenues cutting across a numbered/lettered grid takes a minute to learn, but once you've got it you can find anything.

Why people pick the bus on this corridor

Once you factor in getting to the airport, the security queue, and a cab from DCA or IAD into downtown, the door-to-door time on the bus stacks up well, and the bus drops you straight in central DC, Arlington or Bethesda. No check-in. No security. No baggage carousel. Your seat is sorted when you book - no online seat-selection fee like airlines. Show up 15 minutes early, not two hours. Congressional staff, association workers, lobbyists, students between NYU and Georgetown, and weekend tourists working through the Smithsonian list all use this run constantly.

Book your New York to Washington bus

Booking early typically gets you the best fare. Pick your stop, pick your time, and grab your seat using the search bar on this page. The bus from New York to Washington shows up, you get on, and you're in the capital. The Greyhound app keeps your ticket and stop info on your phone for the day of travel.

Planning Your Greyhound Bus Trip from New York to Washington?

The journey from New York to Washington can take as little as 4 hours 10 minutes and starts from as little as $27.98. The earliest bus leaves at 01:05 am and the last bus leaves at 11:59 pm. Greyhound schedules 73 buses per day from New York to Washington. Travel with Greyhound and enjoy complimentary Wifi, access to power sockets, and a comfortable seat throughout your trip. Don't miss any updates on your bus trip: stay informed with our real-time bus tracker and check the status of your ride to Washington in seconds.

How to Book Your Bus Ticket to Washington from New York

With Greyhound, reserving a ticket for your bus trip is a breeze. You can easily complete your booking on this website or through the free Greyhound App, all within a few simple clicks. You will have a variety of rides to choose from, as on many of our routes you will be offered both Greyhound and FlixBus bus rides, so you can choose the option that best fits your schedule. When booking your ticket from New York to Washington, you have a range of secure online payment options at your disposal, including both debit and credit cards. If you prefer, cash payments are also accepted at various sales points. If you're on the hunt for a cheap ticket to Washington, remember to book early. Traveling on weekdays or during non-peak hours can also lead you to some of the most budget-friendly fares available!