Bus from New York to Washington
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Duration 4 hours 15 minutes (fastest time)
Departures Up to 24 services per day
Why travel with megabus?
Wi-Fi onboard*
Power outlets onboard*
Megabus RIDE onboard entertainment*
Express service
Green certified
* Subject to availability
New York to Washington bus details
Our route M21 bus stops at 3 stops between New York and Washington. The bus sets off from 34th St b/t 11th Ave and 12th Ave and drops you off at Union Station.
New York
The stop for most departures is located on 34th St between 11th Ave and 12th Ave across the street from the Javits Center. Please check your ticket for the correct departure location!
The stop is one block west of the Hudson Yards station at the end of the number 7 subway line. The stop is three blocks west of Penn Station and the 34th St - Penn Station subway stop that is served by the A, C, and E trains. The 34th St stop is adjacent to the MTA bus stop that is served by the M34 line.
Our arrivals are located at the intersection of 7th Ave and 27th St.
Departures and arrivals for Binghamton, Cleveland, New Brunswick, and Princeton are located in the Port Authority Bus Terminal on 42nd Street and 8th Ave. Please follow instructions included on your confirmation if you are traveling to New Brunswick, Princeton or Binghamton.
Washington
The Megabus and Virginia Breeze stop for all arrivals and departures in Washington, DC is located at Union Station. Union Station is located at 50 Massachusetts Ave and all departures will be from the bus deck along bays 31-41. Passengers arriving by Metro should make their way to the top level of the train station and should go one level up to the bus deck. Passengers are asked to use caution on the bus deck and only cross traffic areas at designated crossings. A free Cell Phone Waiting and Kiss and Ride lot is available in the parking garage, accessible from H Street.
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Our Buses
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- Free Wi-Fi onboard
- Megabus RIDE onboard entertainment*
- Individual power outlets*
- Reclining seats
- Reserved seating
- Onboard Restrooms
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* Subject to availability
Frequently Asked Questions
How long does it take to travel from New York to Washington by bus?
The fastest bus from New York to Washington takes 4 hours 15 minutes
When is the first bus from New York to Washington?
The earliest bus from New York to Washington leaves at 12:00 AM
When is the last bus from New York to Washington?
The latest bus from New York to Washington leaves at 11:00 PM
How many daily bus trips are there from New York to Washington?
Megabus runs up to 24 trips per day from New York to Washington