- Must visit
The Metropolitan Museum of Art
One of the largest and most prestigious art museums in the world, featuring over two million works.
Cheapest price
$41
Average price
$66
Fastest journey
3 h
Average duration
4 h
Buses per day
11
Distance
260 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Mechanicsburg, PA 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 Mechanicsburg, PA to New York, NY will cost around $66 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $41.
Of the 11 buses that leave Mechanicsburg, PA for New York, NY on Sun, May 17, 10 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, May 17 the direct buses cover the 260 km distance in an average of 4 h but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 3 h .
On Sun, May 17 the slowest buses will take 4 h 40 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.



FlixBus
FlixBus

FlixBus

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Mechanicsburg, PA to New York, NY among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $34. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 23m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $34, and a flight costs an average of $342.
Distance: 161 miles (260 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$44 Average price Cheapest | $72 Average price | $575 Average price | $36 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 54m Average total duration 3h 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 53m Average total duration Fastest 3h 23m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 13h 44m Average total duration 10h 44m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 3h 2m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Mechanicsburg, PA to New York, NY:
A bus is $29 (€23) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Mechanicsburg, PA to New York, NY costing on average $72 (€58).
A bus is $531 (€429) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Mechanicsburg, PA to New York, NY costing on average $575 (€464).
Other travel options to New York, NY take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 24m.
Flight takes on average 10h 44m.
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 12:45AM | Arrival Time 04:40AM | Duration 3h55 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $46 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 01:10AM | Arrival Time 04:10AM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $39 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:40AM | Arrival Time 06:40AM | Duration 5h00 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $53 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 02:10AM | Arrival Time 05:10AM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $34 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 05:40AM | Arrival Time 10:30AM | Duration 4h50 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $77 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 10:25AM | Arrival Time 04:10PM | Duration 5h45 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $74 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:15PM | Arrival Time 04:25PM | Duration 4h10 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $92 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 02:30PM | Arrival Time 06:45PM | Duration 4h15 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $73 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 03:55PM | Arrival Time 09:10PM | Duration 5h15 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $71 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:30PM | Arrival Time 10:20PM | Duration 4h50 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $64 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 09:10PM | Arrival Time 12:10AM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $41 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 11:20PM | Arrival Time 04:00AM | Duration 4h40 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $47 |
Compare bus, train, and flight prices over the next three weeks. See the best deals at a glance, find the lowest fares, and choose the option that fits your budget.
Buses from Mechanicsburg, PA to New York, NY run on average 10 times per day, taking around 3h 24m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $34 (€27) if you book in advance.
There are 7 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:20, the last at 23:20. The fastest bus covers the 161 miles (260 km) distance in 3h 0m.
Distance 161 miles (260 km) |
Average bus duration 3h 24m |
Cheapest ticket price $34 (€27) |
Buses per day 10 |
Direct buses 7 |
Fastest bus 3h 0m |
First bus 12:20 AM |
Last bus 11:20 PM |
Cheapest Month Feb |
Cheapest Day Sat |
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Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Fri |
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