- 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
$145
Average price
$184
Fastest journey
14 h 20 m
Average duration
16 h 1 m
Buses per day
12
Distance
728 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Jacksonville, NC 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 Jacksonville, NC to New York, NY will cost around $184 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $145.
It's difficult to get from Jacksonville, NC to New York, NY without transferring at least once.
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· · Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Jacksonville, NC to New York, NY among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $80. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 6h 5m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $80, and a flight costs an average of $136.
Distance: 452 miles (728 km)
Most popular Bus | Train | Flight | Driving |
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$131 Average price Cheapest | $205 Average price | $331 Average price | $171 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
14h 31m Average total duration 14h 1m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 12h 41m Average total duration 12h 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 5m Average total duration Fastest 6h 5m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 9h 3m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from Jacksonville, NC to New York, NY:
A bus is $74 (€60) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Jacksonville, NC to New York, NY costing on average $205 (€168).
A bus is $200 (€163) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Jacksonville, NC to New York, NY costing on average $331 (€270).
Other travel options to New York, NY take longer:
Train takes on average 12h 11m.
Bus takes on average 14h 1m.
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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 |
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Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 07:50AM | Duration 15h50 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $151 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 04:15PM | Arrival Time 07:35AM | Duration 15h20 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $116 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:00PM | Arrival Time 06:50PM | Duration 22h50 | Departure days Mon, Sat | Cheapest price $124 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 08:15PM | Arrival Time 10:55PM | Duration 26h40 | Departure days Mon, Sat | Cheapest price $109 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:00PM | Arrival Time 07:50PM | Duration 22h50 | Departure days Mon, Sat | Cheapest price $80 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 09:15PM | Arrival Time 10:15PM | Duration 25h00 | Departure days Mon, Sat | Cheapest price $142 |
The table below shows live departures for Jacksonville, NC to New York, NY buses for today, Thursday, June 18. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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+ FlixBus | 4:00 PM Jacksonville, North Marine Blvd (Family Dollar), NC | 15h50 | 7:50 AM New York, 28 Allen St., NY | 1 transfer | |
+ FlixBus · FlixBus | 4:00 PM Jacksonville, North Marine Blvd (Family Dollar), NC | 18h55 | 10:55 AM New York, 3rd Ave / 38th St (Brooklyn), NY | 2 transfers | |
· + FlixBus · FlixBus | 4:15 PM Jacksonville, North Marine Blvd (Family Dollar), NC | 26h45 | 7:00 PM New York, Canal Street (Lucky Star), NY | 3 transfers | |
· · | 4:15 PM Jacksonville, North Marine Blvd (Family Dollar), NC | 17h45 | 10:00 AM New York, George Washington Bridge Bus Station | 2 transfers | |
· + FlixBus | 4:15 PM Jacksonville, North Marine Blvd (Family Dollar), NC | 15h20 | 7:35 AM New York, W 31st St / 8th Ave. | 2 transfers | |
· + FlixBus · FlixBus | 4:15 PM Jacksonville, North Marine Blvd (Family Dollar), NC | 25h30 | 5:45 PM New York, Kissena Boulevard / Main Street (Queens Public Library), NY | 3 transfers | |
· + FlixBus · FlixBus | 4:15 PM Jacksonville, North Marine Blvd (Family Dollar), NC | 19h40 | 11:55 AM New York, 28 Allen St., NY | 3 transfers | |
· + FlixBus · FlixBus | 4:15 PM Jacksonville, North Marine Blvd (Family Dollar), NC | 22h35 | 2:50 PM New York, 3rd Ave / 38th St (Brooklyn), NY | 3 transfers | |
· + FlixBus | 4:15 PM Jacksonville, North Marine Blvd (Family Dollar), NC | 16h50 | 9:05 AM New York, W 34th St / 12th Ave, NY | 2 transfers | |
· | 4:15 PM Jacksonville, North Marine Blvd (Family Dollar), NC | 14h20 | 6:35 AM New York, Port Authority Bus Station, NY | 1 transfer | |
· · | 4:15 PM Jacksonville, North Marine Blvd (Family Dollar), NC | 19h20 | 11:35 AM New York, W 37th Street / 7th Ave (Sprinter Bus Drop Off), NY | 2 transfers | |
· + FlixBus · FlixBus | 4:15 PM Jacksonville, North Marine Blvd (Family Dollar), NC | 26h00 | 6:15 PM New York, 44th Pl / Archer Ave (Queens Jamaica), NY | 3 transfers | |
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Buses from Jacksonville, NC to New York, NY run on average 12 times per day, taking around 14h 1m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $80 (€65) if you book in advance.
The earliest bus runs at 05:59, the last at 23:00. The fastest bus covers the 452 miles (728 km) distance in 14h 20m.
Distance 452 miles (728 km) |
Average bus duration 14h 1m |
Cheapest ticket price $80 (€65) |
Buses per day 12 |
Fastest bus 14h 20m |
First bus 5:59 AM |
Last bus 11:00 PM |
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Best time to book 14 days |
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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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