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The Metropolitan Museum of Art
World-renowned museum spanning ancient to modern art. Highlights include masterworks, global collections, and the dramatic Fifth Avenue setting.
Cheapest price
€39
Average price
€46
Fastest journey
7 h 15 m
Average duration
7 h 18 m
Buses per day
2
Distance
459 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Fort Lee, 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 Fort Lee, VA to New York, NY will cost around €46 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €39.
Of the 2 buses that leave Fort Lee, VA for New York, NY on Thu, Aug 06, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, Aug 06 the direct buses cover the 459 km distance in an average of 7 h 18 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 7 h 15 m .
On Thu, Aug 06 the slowest buses will take 7 h 20 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 Fort Lee, VA to New York, NY among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €39. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 15m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €39, and a flight costs an average of €91.
Distance: 285 miles (459 km)
Most popular Bus | Flight | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
€68 Average price Cheapest | €404 Average price | €142 Average price | €56 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
7h 50m Average total duration 7h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 15m Average total duration Fastest 1h 15m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 11h 7m Average total duration 10h 37m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 51m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Fort Lee, VA to New York, NY:
A bus is €74 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Fort Lee, VA to New York, NY costing on average €142.
A bus is €336 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Fort Lee, VA to New York, NY costing on average €404.
Other travel options to New York, NY take longer:
Bus takes on average 7h 20m.
Train takes on average 10h 37m.
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| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 02:10AM | Arrival Time 10:00AM | Duration 7h50 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price €113 |
Operator GRTC | Departure Time 06:00AM | Arrival Time 03:00PM | Duration 9h00 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price €50 |
Operator GRTC | Departure Time 08:15AM | Arrival Time 04:10PM | Duration 7h55 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price €50 |
Operator GRTC | Departure Time 09:15AM | Arrival Time 05:30PM | Duration 8h15 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price €50 |
Operator GRTC | Departure Time 12:45PM | Arrival Time 09:05PM | Duration 8h20 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price €50 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:10PM | Arrival Time 09:30PM | Duration 7h20 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price €73 |
Operator GRTC | Departure Time 02:45PM | Arrival Time 11:05PM | Duration 8h20 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price €50 |
Operator GRTC | Departure Time 05:45PM | Arrival Time 01:40AM | Duration 7h55 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price €50 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:50PM | Arrival Time 01:05AM | Duration 7h15 | Departure days Thu, Fri | Cheapest price €53 |
Operator GRTC | Departure Time 06:15PM | Arrival Time 02:30AM | Duration 8h15 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price €50 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:50PM | Arrival Time 02:05AM | Duration 7h15 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price €62 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:45PM | Arrival Time 03:05AM | Duration 7h20 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price €39 |
Operator GRTC | Departure Time 08:45PM | Arrival Time 05:45AM | Duration 9h00 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price €50 |
The table below shows live departures for Fort Lee, VA to New York, NY buses for today, Wednesday, August 5. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 6:50 PM Fort Lee, VA | 7h15 | 2:05 AM New York, NY | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Fort Lee, VA to New York, NY run on average 18 times per day, taking around 7h 20m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €39 if you book in advance.
There are 16 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:05, the last at 23:45. The fastest bus covers the 285 miles (459 km) distance in 7h 15m.
Distance 285 miles (459 km) |
Average bus duration 7h 20m |
Cheapest ticket price €39 |
Buses per day 18 |
Direct buses 16 |
Fastest bus 7h 15m |
First bus 12:05 AM |
Last bus 11:45 PM |
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World-renowned museum spanning ancient to modern art. Highlights include masterworks, global collections, and the dramatic Fifth Avenue setting.
Leading museum of modern and contemporary art, home to influential works by Van Gogh, Picasso, Warhol, and many others.
Major American art museum inside a Frank Lloyd Wright masterpiece. Its spiral galleries make the building itself part of the experience.
Vast urban park with lakes, meadows, museums, and scenic paths. It is the city’s classic outdoor escape and a true must-see.
Elevated park built on a former rail line, offering gardens, public art, and fresh perspectives on the West Side.
Bright, busy crossroads famous for giant screens, theaters, and nonstop energy. It is overwhelming, iconic, and quintessentially New York.
A thin, foldable slice with crisp crust and tangy tomato sauce. It is the city’s iconic fast meal, shaped by generations of neighborhood pizzerias.
A hand-rolled boiled and baked bagel, often topped with cream cheese and lox. New York water and long-standing bagel shops made it a city staple.
Salt-cured beef steamed until tender, usually served on rye with mustard. It is a classic Jewish deli sandwich strongly tied to New York food culture.
Acclaimed fine-dining restaurant highlighting contemporary American cuisine with refined tasting menus. Elegant setting and one of the city’s landmark tables.
Legendary coal-oven pizzeria serving classic New York pies in a casual, bustling setting. A long-standing favorite for an old-school slice experience.
Historic Jewish deli famed for towering pastrami sandwiches and classic counter service. Busy, traditional, and deeply tied to Lower East Side food culture.
Very high costs for hotels, dining, and attractions; transit is moderate, but overall NYC is pricier than most US and global city breaks.
Tip 18-20% at restaurants, more for great service. Taxis: 15-20%. Cafes: round up or add $1-2 for drinks.
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Most Fort Lee, VA to New York, NY buses use the Richmond, E Main St / N 17th St (Richmond Main Station) to New York, Port Authority Bus Station station pair, with some services arriving at New York, W 31st St / 8th Ave.. Use this guide to compare Fort Lee, VA and New York, NY bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
New York, W 31st St / 8th Ave. is 4 km from New York city centre. Public transport options include:
New York, W 31st St / 8th Ave. has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, and WC.
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located inside the station.
Available at New York, W 31st St / 8th Ave.: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at New York, W 31st St / 8th Ave.: Elevators, ramps.
New York, Port Authority Bus Station is 4 km from New York city centre. Public transport options include:
New York, Port Authority Bus Station has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Starbucks (in the station), Auntie Anne's (in the station).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the main entrance and throughout the station.
Ticket office support is available at New York, Port Authority Bus Station.
Available at New York, Port Authority Bus Station: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at New York, Port Authority Bus Station: Elevators, ramps.
New York, 28 Allen St. is 1 km from New York city centre. Public transport options include:
New York, 28 Allen St. has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Various dining options nearby on Allen St.
Wi-Fi is available at New York, 28 Allen St.. ATMs are available at New York, 28 Allen St..
Ticket office support is available at New York, 28 Allen St..
Available at New York, 28 Allen St.: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at New York, 28 Allen St.: Ramp access available for buses.
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