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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
$51
Average price
$51
Fastest journey
3 h 5 m
Average duration
3 h 5 m
Buses per day
3
Distance
173 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Great Barrington, MA 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 Great Barrington, MA to New York, NY will cost around $51 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $51.
Of the 3 buses that leave Great Barrington, MA for New York, NY on Sun, Jun 21, 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, Jun 21 the direct buses cover the 173 km distance in an average of 3 h 5 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 3 h 5 m .
On Sun, Jun 21 the slowest buses will take 3 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.
BZ 0721
BZ 0721B
BZ 0723B
BZ 0721
BZ 0721B
BZ 0723BOmio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Great Barrington, MA to New York, NY among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $43. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 31m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $43, and a flight costs an average of $110.
Distance: 107 miles (173 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$57 Average price Cheapest | $103 Average price | $261 Average price | $36 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 56m Average total duration 4h 26m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 27m Average total duration 3h 57m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 31m Average total duration Fastest 2h 31m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 2h 46m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Great Barrington, MA to New York, NY:
A bus is $46 (€38) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Great Barrington, MA to New York, NY costing on average $103 (€84).
A bus is $204 (€167) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Great Barrington, MA to New York, NY costing on average $261 (€213).
Other travel options to New York, NY take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 57m.
Bus takes on average 4h 26m.
You'll arrive about -2h -40m sooner (4h 26m by bus vs 2h 46m by car) and save roughly $-21.04 (€-17.21) compared to fuel and tolls ($57 (€47) vs $36 (€29)). You also skip the drive itself — no traffic stress, no parking, and you can use the time to work, nap, or catch up on a series with the onboard Wi-Fi.
Direct coaches are operated by Peter Pan Bus.
Driving is still worth considering if you're travelling with bulky luggage, need flexibility on departure times, or plan to stop along the way.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:20AM | Arrival Time 04:30PM | Duration 8h10 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $42 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 08:20AM | Arrival Time 02:30PM | Duration 6h10 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $42 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:45AM | Arrival Time 05:30PM | Duration 8h45 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $34 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 08:45AM | Arrival Time 01:15PM | Duration 4h30 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $34 |
Operator Peter Pan Bus Lines | Departure Time 05:10PM | Arrival Time 08:15PM | Duration 3h05 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $51 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:15PM | Arrival Time 10:30PM | Duration 5h15 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $34 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:40PM | Arrival Time 10:30PM | Duration 4h50 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator Peter Pan Bus Lines | Departure Time 05:40PM | Arrival Time 08:45PM | Duration 3h05 | Departure days Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $51 |
The table below shows live departures for Great Barrington, MA to New York, NY buses for today, Saturday, June 20. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
BZ 0721B | 5:10 PM Great Barrington, Main St ( CVS Pharmacy) | 3h05 | 8:15 PM New York, NY | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Great Barrington, MA to New York, NY run on average 7 times per day, taking around 4h 26m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $43 (€35) if you book in advance.
The earliest bus runs at 04:35, the last at 17:40. The fastest bus covers the 107 miles (173 km) distance in 3h 5m.
Distance 107 miles (173 km) |
Average bus duration 4h 26m |
Cheapest ticket price $43 (€35) |
Buses per day 7 |
Fastest bus 3h 5m |
First bus 4:35 AM |
Last bus 5:40 PM |
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One of the world’s great art museums, spanning ancient to modern collections across a vast Fifth Avenue building.
A leading modern and contemporary art museum with iconic works by Van Gogh, Picasso, Warhol, and many others.
A major science museum famous for dinosaur halls, space exhibits, and family-friendly displays on the natural world.
The city’s essential urban park, ideal for walks, people-watching, famous views, and easy access to major museums.
A high-energy commercial crossroads known for giant screens, Broadway proximity, and classic first-time New York spectacle.
An elevated park built on a former rail line, popular for design, public art, Hudson views, and social media appeal.
Large, thin-crust pizza sold by the slice, known for its crisp yet foldable base. It is one of the city’s most iconic everyday foods.
A classic New York bagel topped with cream cheese, cured salmon, capers, and onion. It reflects the city’s strong Jewish deli tradition.
Hand-carved cured beef piled onto rye bread, usually with mustard. This deli staple is one of New York’s most famous sandwiches.
Well-known appetizing shop cafe serving bagels, smoked fish, caviar, and Jewish New York classics in a polished, historic style.
Historic Lower East Side deli famous for hand-carved pastrami sandwiches and classic Jewish deli fare in a lively, old-school setting.
Legendary pizzeria known for traditional New York slices and whole pies, with a long-standing reputation for quality ingredients and craftsmanship.
Accommodation, dining, and drinks are among the priciest in the US, though budget eats and free sights help control costs.
Tip 18-20% in restaurants and bars; 20%+ for excellent service. USD 1-2 per drink, round up taxis or tip 10-15%, and tip hotel staff.
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