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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
$47
Average price
$53
Fastest journey
4 h 10 m
Average duration
4 h 23 m
Buses per day
2
Distance
287 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Ellicott City, MD 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 Ellicott City, MD to New York, NY will cost around $53 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $47.
Of the 2 buses that leave Ellicott City, MD for New York, NY on Sun, Jun 07, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, Jun 07 the direct buses cover the 287 km distance in an average of 4 h 23 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 4 h 10 m .
On Sun, Jun 07 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 bus as it is the most popular option from Ellicott City, MD to New York, NY among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $22. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 17m. 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 $22, and a flight costs an average of $71.
Distance: 178 miles (287 km)
Most popular Bus | Train | Flight |
|---|---|---|
$48 Average price Cheapest | $53 Average price | $196 Average price |
4h 21m Average total duration 3h 51m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 12m Average total duration 2h 42m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 17m Average total duration Fastest 1h 17m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.9 - 1.7kg CO2 emissions |
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 Ellicott City, MD to New York, NY:
A bus is $5 (€4) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Ellicott City, MD to New York, NY costing on average $53 (€43).
A bus is $148 (€121) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Ellicott City, MD to New York, NY costing on average $196 (€160).
Other travel options to New York, NY take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 42m.
Bus takes on average 3h 51m.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:30AM | Arrival Time 04:20AM | Duration 3h50 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $48 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 01:10AM | Arrival Time 05:00AM | Duration 3h50 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $53 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:15AM | Arrival Time 07:50AM | Duration 3h35 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 04:35AM | Arrival Time 09:10AM | Duration 4h35 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $41 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:00AM | Arrival Time 10:55AM | Duration 5h55 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $53 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:15AM | Arrival Time 09:50AM | Duration 3h35 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $41 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:55AM | Arrival Time 01:15PM | Duration 6h20 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $53 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 07:25AM | Arrival Time 01:30PM | Duration 6h05 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $53 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 07:45AM | Arrival Time 01:30PM | Duration 5h45 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $53 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:15AM | Arrival Time 11:55AM | Duration 3h40 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $33 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 08:25AM | Arrival Time 12:40PM | Duration 4h15 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $41 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 08:30AM | Arrival Time 03:20PM | Duration 6h50 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $46 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 08:35AM | Arrival Time 01:10PM | Duration 4h35 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $47 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:45AM | Arrival Time 01:05PM | Duration 4h20 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator OurBus | Departure Time 09:05AM | Arrival Time 01:10PM | Duration 4h05 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $53 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:30AM | Arrival Time 01:05PM | Duration 3h35 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $40 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:45AM | Arrival Time 02:25PM | Duration 4h40 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $53 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 09:45AM | Arrival Time 01:05PM | Duration 3h20 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:05AM | Arrival Time 02:35PM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $33 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:45AM | Arrival Time 05:05PM | Duration 5h20 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $53 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 11:45AM | Arrival Time 04:55PM | Duration 5h10 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $53 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:05PM | Arrival Time 03:35PM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 12:50PM | Arrival Time 05:40PM | Duration 4h50 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $40 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 04:35PM | Duration 3h35 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $30 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:15PM | Arrival Time 05:25PM | Duration 4h10 | Departure days Wed, Sun | Cheapest price $37 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:30PM | Arrival Time 05:00PM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $34 |
Operator OurBus | Departure Time 01:35PM | Arrival Time 06:00PM | Duration 4h25 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $59 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:40PM | Arrival Time 06:45PM | Duration 5h05 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $53 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 07:15PM | Duration 4h15 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $41 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:05PM | Arrival Time 06:55PM | Duration 3h50 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $33 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 03:15PM | Arrival Time 07:15PM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $41 |
Operator OurBus | Departure Time 03:35PM | Arrival Time 08:00PM | Duration 4h25 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $53 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 09:15PM | Duration 4h15 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $45 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:15PM | Arrival Time 08:35PM | Duration 3h20 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:05PM | Arrival Time 09:30PM | Duration 3h25 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 06:25PM | Arrival Time 10:05PM | Duration 3h40 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $40 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 06:45PM | Arrival Time 10:05PM | Duration 3h20 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $41 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:25PM | Arrival Time 10:45PM | Duration 3h20 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator Infobus | Departure Time 07:30PM | Arrival Time 11:10PM | Duration 3h40 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:15PM | Arrival Time 12:40AM | Duration 4h25 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $53 |
Operator Infobus | Departure Time 08:20PM | Arrival Time 12:55AM | Duration 4h35 | Departure days Tue, Thu | Cheapest price $39 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 08:30PM | Arrival Time 11:55PM | Duration 3h25 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $41 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 08:55PM | Arrival Time 12:50AM | Duration 3h55 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $41 |
Operator Infobus | Departure Time 09:20PM | Arrival Time 01:55AM | Duration 4h35 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $35 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:35PM | Arrival Time 02:30AM | Duration 3h55 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $52 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 10:45PM | Arrival Time 02:05AM | Duration 3h20 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $42 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:25PM | Arrival Time 05:45AM | Duration 6h20 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $53 |
The table below shows live departures for Ellicott City, MD to New York, NY buses for today, Saturday, June 6. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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JP Comfort Travel 3858970 1409073 | 1:35 PM Columbia, Broken Land Park & Ride, MD | 4h25 | 6:00 PM New York, 11th Avenue / West 36th Street | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Sunday, June 7 | |||||
![]() | 8:35 AM Ellicott City, MD | 4h35 | 1:10 PM New York, NY | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Ellicott City, MD to New York, NY run on average 20 times per day, taking around 3h 51m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $22 (€18) but you can travel from only $19 (€16) by train.
There are 17 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:01, the last at 23:25. The fastest bus covers the 178 miles (287 km) distance in 3h 20m.
Distance 178 miles (287 km) |
Average bus duration 3h 51m |
Cheapest ticket price $22 (€18) |
Buses per day 20 |
Direct buses 17 |
Fastest bus 3h 20m |
First bus 12:01 AM |
Last bus 11:25 PM |
Cheapest Month Jun |
Cheapest Day Wed |
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Low Season Jul - Sep |
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Best time to book 21 days |
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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.
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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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