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The Metropolitan Museum of Art
One of the world's great art museums, with vast collections spanning ancient to modern art. A top priority for first-time visitors and repeat museum-goers alike.
Cheapest price
$36
Average price
$43
Fastest journey
4 h 35 m
Average duration
4 h 35 m
Buses per day
2
Distance
336 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Alexandria, VA to New York, NY is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Alexandria, VA to New York, NY will cost around $43 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $36.
Of the 2 buses that leave Alexandria, VA for New York, NY on Tue, Jun 16, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Tue, Jun 16 the direct buses cover the 336 km distance in an average of 4 h 35 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 4 h 35 m .
On Tue, Jun 16 the slowest buses will take 4 h 35 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.




Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Alexandria, VA to New York, NY among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $26. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 18m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $26, and a flight costs an average of $71.
Distance: 208 miles (336 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$46 Average price Cheapest | $102 Average price | $196 Average price | $107 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 3m Average total duration 4h 33m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 4m Average total duration 4h 34m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 18m Average total duration Fastest 1h 18m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 3h 57m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.3 - 0.8kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.0 - 2.0kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Alexandria, VA to New York, NY:
A bus is $57 (€46) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Alexandria, VA to New York, NY costing on average $102 (€83).
A bus is $150 (€121) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Alexandria, VA to New York, NY costing on average $196 (€158).
Other travel options to New York, NY take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 33m.
Train takes on average 4h 34m.
Tickets start at around $46 (€37) compared to roughly $107 (€87) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $62 (€50). The journey takes 4h 33m versus 3h 57m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Direct services are operated by Infobus.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:05AM | Arrival Time 05:40AM | Duration 4h35 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $50 |
Operator OurBus | Departure Time 04:40AM | Arrival Time 10:00AM | Duration 5h20 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator OurBus | Departure Time 06:00AM | Arrival Time 09:50AM | Duration 3h50 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator OurBus | Departure Time 07:10AM | Arrival Time 12:15PM | Duration 5h05 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $83 |
Operator OurBus | Departure Time 07:15AM | Arrival Time 12:10PM | Duration 4h55 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $83 |
Operator OurBus | Departure Time 08:30AM | Arrival Time 01:10PM | Duration 4h40 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator OurBus | Departure Time 09:10AM | Arrival Time 02:15PM | Duration 5h05 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $105 |
Operator OurBus | Departure Time 09:30AM | Arrival Time 02:30PM | Duration 5h00 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $106 |
Operator OurBus | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 02:00PM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $39 |
Operator OurBus | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 03:30PM | Duration 4h30 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator OurBus | Departure Time 11:15AM | Arrival Time 04:00PM | Duration 4h45 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $83 |
Operator OurBus | Departure Time 11:30AM | Arrival Time 04:10PM | Duration 4h40 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $41 |
Operator OurBus | Departure Time 12:30PM | Arrival Time 05:00PM | Duration 4h30 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $46 |
Operator OurBus | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 05:00PM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $41 |
Operator OurBus | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 07:15PM | Duration 5h15 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $46 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:15PM | Arrival Time 06:50PM | Duration 4h35 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $38 |
Operator OurBus | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 08:00PM | Duration 5h00 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $33 |
Operator OurBus | Departure Time 03:30PM | Arrival Time 08:30PM | Duration 5h00 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $83 |
Operator OurBus | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 08:25PM | Duration 4h25 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $35 |
Operator OurBus | Departure Time 04:30PM | Arrival Time 09:20PM | Duration 4h50 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $83 |
Operator OurBus | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 10:40PM | Duration 5h40 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $38 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:35PM | Arrival Time 11:30PM | Duration 5h55 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $39 |
Operator OurBus | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 10:30PM | Duration 4h30 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator OurBus | Departure Time 07:00PM | Arrival Time 11:10PM | Duration 4h10 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $35 |
Operator OurBus | Departure Time 07:30PM | Arrival Time 11:30PM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $39 |
Operator OurBus | Departure Time 09:30PM | Arrival Time 01:30AM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $38 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:30PM | Arrival Time 04:05AM | Duration 4h35 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $36 |
The table below shows live departures for Alexandria, VA to New York, NY buses for today, Monday, June 15. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bethany Line Tours LLC 4468146 MC-1763100 | 4:40 AM Washington, 19th St SE (Stadium-Armory Station) | 5h20 | 10:00 AM New York, 11th Avenue / West 36th Street | 0 transfersDirect | |
Gunther Charters via Tripper Bus DOT-110308 MC-128577 | 9:10 AM Arlington, Wilson Blvd (MDistrict Park 1101 Wilson), VA | 5h05 | 2:15 PM New York, W 31st St / 8th Ave. | 0 transfersDirect | |
Gunther Charters Inc #110308 MC-128577 | 11:00 AM Washington, 19th St SE (Stadium-Armory Station) | 4h30 | 3:30 PM New York, 11th Avenue / West 36th Street | 0 transfersDirect | |
JP Comfort Travel 3858970 1409073 | 6:00 PM Washington, 19th St SE (Stadium-Armory Station) | 4h30 | 10:30 PM New York, 11th Avenue / West 36th Street | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Tuesday, June 16 | |||||
![]() | 1:05 AM Alexandria, VA | 4h35 | 5:40 AM New York, NY | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Alexandria, VA to New York, NY run on average 9 times per day, taking around 4h 33m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $26 (€21) if you book in advance.
There are 8 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:01, the last at 23:55. The fastest bus covers the 208 miles (336 km) distance in 3h 50m.
Distance 208 miles (336 km) |
Average bus duration 4h 33m |
Cheapest ticket price $26 (€21) |
Buses per day 9 |
Direct buses 8 |
Fastest bus 3h 50m |
First bus 12:01 AM |
Last bus 11:55 PM |
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