- Must visit
The Metropolitan Museum of Art
One of the world’s great art museums, spanning ancient to modern collections across a vast Fifth Avenue building.
Cheapest price
$106
Average price
$106
Fastest journey
4 h 5 m
Average duration
4 h 35 m
Buses per day
2
Distance
324 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Gaithersburg, 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 Gaithersburg, MD to New York, NY will cost around $106 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $106.
Of the 2 buses that leave Gaithersburg, MD for New York, NY on Mon, Jun 22, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Mon, Jun 22 the direct buses cover the 324 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 5 m .
On Mon, Jun 22 the slowest buses will take 5 h 5 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.
Gunther Charters via Tripper Bus DOT-110308 MC-128577
Gunther Charters via Tripper Bus DOT-110308 MC-128577
Gunther Charters via Tripper Bus DOT-110308 MC-128577
Gunther Charters via Tripper Bus DOT-110308 MC-128577Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Gaithersburg, MD to New York, NY among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $31. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 18m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $31, and a flight costs an average of $62.
Distance: 201 miles (324 km)
Most popular Bus | Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$77 Average price Cheapest | $176 Average price | $190 Average price | $105 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 2m Average total duration 4h 32m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 38m Average total duration 3h 8m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 18m Average total duration Fastest 1h 18m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 3h 39m 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 Gaithersburg, MD to New York, NY:
A bus is $99 (€81) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Gaithersburg, MD to New York, NY costing on average $176 (€144).
A bus is $113 (€92) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Gaithersburg, MD to New York, NY costing on average $190 (€155).
Other travel options to New York, NY take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 8m.
Bus takes on average 4h 32m.
Tickets start at around $77 (€63) compared to roughly $105 (€86) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $28 (€23). The journey takes 4h 32m versus 3h 39m 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, Go Buses, Greyhound.
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 $46 |
Operator OurBus | Departure Time 07:10AM | Arrival Time 12:15PM | Duration 5h05 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $83 |
Operator OurBus | Departure Time 08:10AM | Arrival Time 12:15PM | Duration 4h05 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $83 |
Operator OurBus | Departure Time 08:30AM | Arrival Time 02:00PM | Duration 5h30 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $106 |
Operator OurBus | Departure Time 09:10AM | Arrival Time 02:15PM | Duration 5h05 | Departure days Mon, Thu | Cheapest price $106 |
Operator OurBus | Departure Time 09:30AM | Arrival Time 02:00PM | Duration 4h30 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $106 |
Operator OurBus | Departure Time 10:10AM | Arrival Time 02:15PM | Duration 4h05 | Departure days Mon, Thu | Cheapest price $106 |
Operator OurBus | Departure Time 10:30AM | Arrival Time 02:30PM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $106 |
Operator OurBus | Departure Time 11:15AM | Arrival Time 04:00PM | Duration 4h45 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $83 |
Operator OurBus | Departure Time 12:05PM | Arrival Time 04:00PM | Duration 3h55 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $83 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:15PM | Arrival Time 07:50PM | Duration 4h35 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $44 |
Operator OurBus | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 09:00PM | Duration 5h00 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $83 |
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 09:00PM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $83 |
Operator OurBus | Departure Time 05:30PM | Arrival Time 09:20PM | Duration 3h50 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $83 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 08:15PM | Arrival Time 02:05AM | Duration 5h50 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $39 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:30PM | Arrival Time 01:05AM | Duration 4h35 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $53 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:55PM | Arrival Time 01:30AM | Duration 4h35 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $48 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:30PM | Arrival Time 02:45AM | Duration 4h15 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $44 |
Operator Go Buses | Departure Time 11:20PM | Arrival Time 03:00AM | Duration 3h40 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $56 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 11:25PM | Arrival Time 04:50AM | Duration 5h25 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $50 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 11:50PM | Arrival Time 04:55AM | Duration 5h05 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $44 |
The table below shows live departures for Gaithersburg, MD to New York, NY buses for today, Sunday, June 21. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Gunther Charters via Tripper Bus DOT-110308 MC-128577 | 7:10 AM Arlington, Wilson Blvd (MDistrict Park 1101 Wilson), VA | 5h05 | 12:15 PM New York, W 31st St / 8th Ave. | 0 transfersDirect | |
Gunther Charters via Tripper Bus DOT-110308 MC-128577 | 8:10 AM Gaithersburg, MD | 4h05 | 12:15 PM New York, W 31st St / 8th Ave. | 0 transfersDirect | |
Gunther Charters via Tripper Bus DOT-110308 MC-128577 | 8:30 AM Arlington, Wilson Blvd (MDistrict Park 1101 Wilson), VA | 5h30 | 2:00 PM New York, W 31st St / 8th Ave. | 0 transfersDirect | |
Gunther Charters via Tripper Bus DOT-110308 MC-128577 | 9:30 AM Gaithersburg, MD | 4h30 | 2:00 PM New York, W 31st St / 8th Ave. | 0 transfersDirect | |
Gunther Charters via Tripper Bus DOT-110308 MC-128577 | 9:30 AM Arlington, Wilson Blvd (MDistrict Park 1101 Wilson), VA | 5h00 | 2:30 PM New York, W 31st St / 8th Ave. | 0 transfersDirect | |
Gunther Charters via Tripper Bus DOT-110308 MC-128577 | 10:30 AM Gaithersburg, MD | 4h00 | 2:30 PM New York, W 31st St / 8th Ave. | 0 transfersDirect | |
Gunther Charters via Tripper Bus DOT-110308 MC-128577 | 11:15 AM Arlington, Wilson Blvd (MDistrict Park 1101 Wilson), VA | 4h45 | 4:00 PM New York, W 31st St / 8th Ave. | 0 transfersDirect | |
Gunther Charters via Tripper Bus DOT-110308 MC-128577 | 12:05 PM Gaithersburg, MD | 3h55 | 4:00 PM New York, W 31st St / 8th Ave. | 0 transfersDirect | |
Gunther Charters via Tripper Bus DOT-110308 MC-128577 | 4:00 PM Arlington, Wilson Blvd (MDistrict Park 1101 Wilson), VA | 5h00 | 9:00 PM New York, W 31st St / 8th Ave. | 0 transfersDirect | |
Gunther Charters via Tripper Bus DOT-110308 MC-128577 | 5:00 PM Gaithersburg, MD | 4h00 | 9:00 PM New York, W 31st St / 8th Ave. | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Gaithersburg, MD to New York, NY run on average 19 times per day, taking around 4h 32m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $31 (€25) if you book in advance.
There are 9 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:05, the last at 23:55. The fastest bus covers the 201 miles (324 km) distance in 3h 40m.
Distance 201 miles (324 km) |
Average bus duration 4h 32m |
Cheapest ticket price $31 (€25) |
Buses per day 19 |
Direct buses 9 |
Fastest bus 3h 40m |
First bus 12:05 AM |
Last bus 11:55 PM |
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One of the world’s great art museums, spanning ancient to modern collections across a vast Fifth Avenue building.
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The city’s essential urban park, ideal for walks, people-watching, famous views, and easy access to major museums.
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