Bus from Toronto to New York

The bus from Toronto to New York is one of the most-travelled cross-border runs on the Greyhound network, taking you out of Ontario through Niagara Falls, across the U.S. border and down through western New York and Pennsylvania to Manhattan. People take this route for weekends, for college visits, for music and theatre trips to Broadway, for cross-border family connections, for work, or for the kind of long Northeast trip that's far easier than driving the QEW and I-90 corridor. Crossing the border by bus also lets you handle customs without the airport pace.

How to get to the Greyhound station in Toronto

Greyhound buses to New York leave from the Toronto Union Station Bus Terminal at 81 Bay Street, on the second floor. As Toronto's central long-distance bus terminal, it's integrated with the wider Union Station complex, which makes onward connections from across the city straightforward.

The location is one of the best in the city for a bus station. Union Station's TTC subway access — Line 1 — is steps away, putting most of central Toronto on a single rail connection. GO Transit commuter rail and VIA Rail intercity trains share the same building. Rideshare drivers know Union Station well.

Plan to arrive at least 30 minutes before departure to find your bus gate — check the second-floor gate signage on arrival. Have your ticket ready on your phone or printed. Bring your passport — international border crossings require it. Customs at the U.S. border will ask everyone to disembark briefly, so have it accessible. Greyhound also has secondary stops in Toronto at Scarborough Centre, Pearson Airport (Terminal 1), Mississauga, the Harbourfront and Yorkdale — check your ticket for the exact one.

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

Greyhound services into New York pull into the New York Port Authority Bus Terminal at 625 8th Avenue, in the heart of Midtown. As soon as you step off, you're in central Manhattan — Times Square is a couple of blocks east, Penn Station is south, and the rest of the city is on the subway lines under your feet.

The MTA subway is the backbone of New York. From Port Authority, the A, C, E, 1, 2, 3, N, Q, R, W, 7 and S lines are all within walking distance, putting almost every neighbourhood in Manhattan, Brooklyn and Queens within reach. OMNY tap-to-pay works on every turnstile, so you don't need a separate transit card if you have a contactless credit card or phone.

Walking is genuinely viable in Midtown — distances often look bigger on the map than they feel on foot. Buses fill in where the subway doesn't reach. For trips out to the airports, the AirTrain to JFK from Jamaica and the LGA Connector both work. Within Manhattan itself, the subway and walking cover almost everything most travellers need.

Top things to do in New York

• The Empire State Building or One World Observatory for the city's signature skyline view, especially at sunset.
• Central Park, the central green space, with the Bethesda Terrace, the Mall and the boating lake worth at least an unhurried afternoon.
• The Metropolitan Museum of Art on the Upper East Side, with collections covering thousands of years of human history.
• The Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) on West 53rd Street, with one of the strongest modern art collections in the world.
• The 9/11 Memorial and Museum at the World Trade Center, with the twin reflecting pools occupying the original tower footprints.
• The High Line, the elevated park built on a former rail line, running through Chelsea and the Meatpacking District.
• Brooklyn Bridge walk from Manhattan to DUMBO, with the best free skyline view of the city from the Brooklyn side.
• Greenwich Village and the West Village, with the brownstone streetscapes that anchor most New York film locations.
• A Broadway show in the Theater District — the West 40s and 50s are where the major theatres cluster.

One practical thing about the Toronto to New York bus: the U.S. border crossing at the Peace Bridge or Lewiston-Queenston is part of the trip, so build extra time into your plans for customs processing. Have your passport, your visa or ESTA documentation if applicable, and any food restrictions sorted before you board. Once across, the run down through western New York and Pennsylvania is a long stretch — bring a book, your headphones, and let the driver handle the hours. Use the search bar on this page to check schedules and book bus tickets when your dates are firm.

Looking for Greyhound Bus Tickets from Toronto to New York?

Your search ends here! We've got all the info you need to plan your bus journey. The trip from Toronto to New York can be as quick as 10 hours 45 minutes and as cost-effective as $72.98. The first bus of the day departs at 06:05 am and the last bus departs at 11:10 pm. Greyhound offers 13 buses daily between Toronto and New York. Traveling with Greyhound guarantees free Wifi, access to power sockets, and a guaranteed seat for your journey. 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 New York in seconds.

How to Book Your Bus Trip to New York from Toronto

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 Toronto to New York, 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 New York, 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!