- Must visit
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
$33
Average price
$45
Fastest journey
5 h 25 m
Average duration
5 h 42 m
Buses per day
3
Distance
334 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Arlington, 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 Arlington, VA to New York, NY will cost around $45 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $33.
Of the 3 buses that leave Arlington, VA for New York, NY on Tue, Jun 16, 3 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 334 km distance in an average of 5 h 42 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 5 h 25 m .
On Tue, Jun 16 the slowest buses will take 6 h 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 Arlington, VA to New York, NY among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $25. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 17m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $25, and a flight costs an average of $72.
Distance: 207 miles (334 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$43 Average price Cheapest | $70 Average price | $208 Average price | $106 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 49m Average total duration 4h 19m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 37m Average total duration 4h 7m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 17m Average total duration Fastest 1h 17m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 3h 53m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Arlington, VA to New York, NY:
A bus is $27 (€22) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Arlington, VA to New York, NY costing on average $70 (€56).
A bus is $165 (€134) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Arlington, VA to New York, NY costing on average $208 (€168).
Other travel options to New York, NY take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 7m.
Bus takes on average 4h 19m.
Tickets start at around $43 (€35) compared to roughly $106 (€86) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $63 (€51). The journey takes 4h 19m versus 3h 53m 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 FlixBus, 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 04:05AM | Arrival Time 09:45AM | Duration 5h40 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $33 |
Operator OurBus | Departure Time 04:40AM | Arrival Time 10:00AM | Duration 5h20 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $33 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:40AM | Arrival Time 10:00AM | Duration 5h20 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $68 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:15AM | Arrival Time 09:50AM | Duration 4h35 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator OurBus | Departure Time 06:00AM | Arrival Time 09:50AM | Duration 3h50 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator OurBus | Departure Time 06:30AM | Arrival Time 11:00AM | Duration 4h30 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $53 |
Operator OurBus | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 11:00AM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $41 |
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 07:45AM | Arrival Time 12:30PM | Duration 4h45 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $106 |
Operator OurBus | Departure Time 08:10AM | Arrival Time 12:15PM | Duration 4h05 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $83 |
Operator OurBus | Departure Time 08:15AM | Arrival Time 12:30PM | Duration 4h15 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $106 |
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, Sat | Cheapest price $83 |
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 $29 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 02:35PM | Duration 4h35 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator OurBus | Departure Time 10:10AM | Arrival Time 02:15PM | Duration 4h05 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $83 |
Operator OurBus | Departure Time 10:30AM | Arrival Time 02:30PM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $106 |
Operator OurBus | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 03:30PM | Duration 4h30 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:05AM | Arrival Time 03:45PM | Duration 4h40 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator OurBus | Departure Time 11:15AM | Arrival Time 04:00PM | Duration 4h45 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $83 |
Operator OurBus | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 04:10PM | Duration 4h10 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator OurBus | Departure Time 12:05PM | Arrival Time 04:00PM | Duration 3h55 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $83 |
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 06:00PM | Duration 5h00 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 07:00PM | Duration 6h00 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $50 |
Operator OurBus | Departure Time 01:30PM | Arrival Time 05:45PM | Duration 4h15 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator OurBus | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 06:30PM | Duration 4h30 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $46 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 08:00PM | Duration 6h00 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $41 |
Operator OurBus | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 08:00PM | Duration 5h00 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $27 |
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, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator OurBus | Departure Time 04:30PM | Arrival Time 09:20PM | Duration 4h50 | Departure days Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $83 |
Operator OurBus | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 10:40PM | Duration 5h40 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator OurBus | Departure Time 05:30PM | Arrival Time 09:20PM | Duration 3h50 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $83 |
Operator OurBus | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 10:30PM | Duration 4h30 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, 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 $38 |
Operator OurBus | Departure Time 09:30PM | Arrival Time 01:30AM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $38 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 11:25PM | Arrival Time 04:50AM | Duration 5h25 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $50 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:30PM | Arrival Time 04:05AM | Duration 4h35 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $39 |
The table below shows live departures for Arlington, 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 | |
FlixBus | 5:15 AM Arlington, Wilson Blvd / N Kent St (Rosslyn), VA | 4h35 | 9:50 AM New York, W 31st St / 8th Ave. | 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 | |
FlixBus | 10:00 AM Arlington, Wilson Blvd / N Kent St (Rosslyn), VA | 4h35 | 2:35 PM New York, W 31st St / 8th Ave. | 0 transfersDirect | |
Gunther Charters via Tripper Bus DOT-110308 MC-128577 | 10:10 AM Arlington, VA | 4h05 | 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 | |
FlixBus | 11:05 AM Arlington, Wilson Blvd / N Kent St (Rosslyn), VA | 4h40 | 3:45 PM New York, W 31st St / 8th Ave. | 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 | |||||
![]() | 4:05 AM Arlington, VA | 5h40 | 9:45 AM New York, NY | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Arlington, VA to New York, NY run on average 10 times per day, taking around 4h 19m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $25 (€20) but you can travel from only $19 (€15) by train.
There are 10 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:01, the last at 23:55. The fastest bus covers the 207 miles (334 km) distance in 3h 50m.
Distance 207 miles (334 km) |
Average bus duration 4h 19m |
Cheapest ticket price $25 (€20) |
Buses per day 10 |
Direct buses 10 |
Fastest bus 3h 50m |
First bus 12:01 AM |
Last bus 11:55 PM |
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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.
A leading modern and contemporary art museum known for masterpieces by Van Gogh, Picasso, Warhol, and many others. Highly popular and central to New York's art scene.
A major science museum with dinosaur halls, space exhibits, and family-friendly displays. It is one of the city's most famous and enduring cultural attractions.
The city's most famous park, offering lakes, paths, lawns, and countless classic New York views. It is essential for walking, relaxing, and people-watching.
A world-famous commercial crossroads known for giant screens, bright lights, and nonstop energy. Overwhelming but iconic, it is a classic New York experience.
An elevated linear park built on a former rail line, featuring gardens, public art, and city views. It is one of Manhattan's most popular urban walks.
Large, thin-crust pizza sold by the slice, known for its foldable texture and classic city pizza culture.
A classic New York bagel topped with smoked salmon, cream cheese, capers, onion, and tomato; a defining deli breakfast.
Peppery, cured pastrami piled onto rye bread with mustard, closely tied to New York's Jewish deli tradition.
Classic Manhattan steakhouse with historic interiors, excellent chops, and a traditional fine-dining New York feel.
Historic Lower East Side deli famous for hand-carved pastrami sandwiches and classic old New York atmosphere.
Well-known appetizing shop and cafe celebrated for bagels, smoked fish, and classic Jewish-American New York specialties.
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Tip USD 1-2 per drink at bars; 18-20% at restaurants, more for great service. Tip taxis about 15-20%, hotel staff USD 1-5, and round up for casual services.
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