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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
$205
Average price
$271
Fastest journey
23 h 25 m
Average duration
23 h 58 m
Buses per day
39
Distance
1435 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Montgomery, AL 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 Montgomery, AL to New York, NY will cost around $271 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $205.
It's difficult to get from Montgomery, AL 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 Montgomery, AL to New York, NY among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $133. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 7h 6m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $133, and a flight costs an average of $354.
Distance: 891 miles (1435 km)
Most popular Bus | Flight | Driving |
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$198 Average price Cheapest | $442 Average price | $20 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
22h 42m Average total duration 22h 12m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 6m Average total duration Fastest 7h 6m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 15h 17m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Montgomery, AL to New York, NY:
A bus is $243 (€201) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Montgomery, AL to New York, NY costing on average $442 (€364).
Other travel options to New York, NY take longer:
Bus takes on average 22h 12m.
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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 Greyhound | Departure Time 02:45AM | Arrival Time 10:00AM | Duration 30h15 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $135 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 10:20AM | Arrival Time 12:10PM | Duration 24h50 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $138 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:20AM | Arrival Time 02:50PM | Duration 27h30 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $136 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:35AM | Arrival Time 05:05PM | Duration 28h30 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $127 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 02:55PM | Arrival Time 05:40PM | Duration 25h45 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $150 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 07:20PM | Arrival Time 10:05PM | Duration 25h45 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $166 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:20PM | Arrival Time 01:15PM | Duration 40h55 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $191 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 07:30PM | Arrival Time 05:45PM | Duration 45h15 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $132 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:30PM | Arrival Time 07:50AM | Duration 35h20 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $133 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 11:00PM | Arrival Time 08:05PM | Duration 44h05 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $191 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:00PM | Arrival Time 02:50PM | Duration 38h50 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $129 |
The table below shows live departures for Montgomery, AL to New York, NY buses for today, Tuesday, July 14. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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+ FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:20 AM Montgomery, Molton St (Greyhound Bus Station), AL | 27h30 | 2:50 PM New York, 3rd Ave / 38th St (Brooklyn), NY | 2 transfers | |
+ FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:20 AM Montgomery, Molton St (Greyhound Bus Station), AL | 25h55 | 1:15 PM New York, W 34th St / 12th Ave, NY | 2 transfers | |
· · · | 10:20 AM Montgomery, Molton St (Greyhound Bus Station), AL | 24h50 | 12:10 PM New York, George Washington Bridge Bus Station | 3 transfers | |
· · | 10:20 AM Montgomery, Molton St (Greyhound Bus Station), AL | 23h25 | 10:45 AM New York, Port Authority Bus Station, NY | 2 transfers | |
+ FlixBus | 10:20 AM Montgomery, Molton St (Greyhound Bus Station), AL | 24h35 | 11:55 AM New York, 28 Allen St., NY | 1 transfer | |
· · · | 10:20 AM Montgomery, Molton St (Greyhound Bus Station), AL | 36h10 | 11:30 PM New York, Canal Street (Lucky Star), NY | 4 transfers | |
· · + FlixBus | 10:20 AM Montgomery, Molton St (Greyhound Bus Station), AL | 24h55 | 12:15 PM New York, W 31st St / 8th Ave. | 3 transfers | |
· | 2:55 PM Montgomery, Molton St (Greyhound Bus Station), AL | 25h45 | 5:40 PM New York, Port Authority Bus Station, NY | 1 transfer | |
· + FlixBus · FlixBus | 2:55 PM Montgomery, Molton St (Greyhound Bus Station), AL | 28h05 | 8:00 PM New York, W 34th St / 12th Ave, NY | 3 transfers | |
· + FlixBus | 2:55 PM Montgomery, Molton St (Greyhound Bus Station), AL | 25h25 | 5:20 PM New York, 28 Allen St., NY | 2 transfers | |
· + FlixBus | 2:55 PM Montgomery, Molton St (Greyhound Bus Station), AL | 24h05 | 4:00 PM New York, W 31st St / 8th Ave. | 2 transfers | |
· | 7:20 PM Montgomery, Molton St (Greyhound Bus Station), AL | 25h45 | 10:05 PM New York, Port Authority Bus Station, NY | 1 transfer | |
· + FlixBus | 7:20 PM Montgomery, Molton St (Greyhound Bus Station), AL | 25h10 | 9:30 PM New York, 3rd Ave / 38th St (Brooklyn), NY | 2 transfers | |
· + FlixBus | 7:20 PM Montgomery, Molton St (Greyhound Bus Station), AL | 25h15 | 9:35 PM New York, W 31st St / 8th Ave. | 2 transfers | |
· + FlixBus | 7:30 PM Montgomery, Molton St (Greyhound Bus Station), AL | 35h20 | 7:50 AM New York, 28 Allen St., NY | 2 transfers | |
· · + FlixBus | 7:30 PM Montgomery, Molton St (Greyhound Bus Station), AL | 45h15 | 5:45 PM New York, Kissena Boulevard / Main Street (Queens Public Library), NY | 4 transfers | |
· · · | 7:30 PM Montgomery, Molton St (Greyhound Bus Station), AL | 28h20 | 12:50 AM New York, George Washington Bridge Bus Station | 3 transfers | |
· · | 7:30 PM Montgomery, Molton St (Greyhound Bus Station), AL | 39h05 | 11:35 AM New York, W 37th Street / 7th Ave (Sprinter Bus Drop Off), NY | 2 transfers | |
· · | 7:30 PM Montgomery, Molton St (Greyhound Bus Station), AL | 27h25 | 11:55 PM New York, Port Authority Bus Station, NY | 2 transfers | |
· + FlixBus · FlixBus | 7:30 PM Montgomery, Molton St (Greyhound Bus Station), AL | 38h25 | 10:55 AM New York, 3rd Ave / 38th St (Brooklyn), NY | 3 transfers | |
· + FlixBus | 7:30 PM Montgomery, Molton St (Greyhound Bus Station), AL | 29h10 | 1:40 AM New York, W 31st St / 8th Ave. | 2 transfers | |
· · + FlixBus | 7:30 PM Montgomery, Molton St (Greyhound Bus Station), AL | 36h35 | 9:05 AM New York, W 34th St / 12th Ave, NY | 4 transfers | |
· · + FlixBus | 11:00 PM Montgomery, Molton St (Greyhound Bus Station), AL | 38h50 | 2:50 PM New York, 3rd Ave / 38th St (Brooklyn), NY | 4 transfers | |
· · + FlixBus | 11:00 PM Montgomery, Molton St (Greyhound Bus Station), AL | 37h15 | 1:15 PM New York, W 34th St / 12th Ave, NY | 4 transfers | |
· · + FlixBus | 11:00 PM Montgomery, Molton St (Greyhound Bus Station), AL | 39h00 | 3:00 PM New York, W 31st St / 8th Ave. | 4 transfers | |
· · + FlixBus | 11:00 PM Montgomery, Molton St (Greyhound Bus Station), AL | 39h05 | 3:05 PM New York, George Washington Bridge Bus Station | 5 transfers | |
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· + FlixBus · FlixBus | 2:45 AM Montgomery, Molton St (Greyhound Bus Station), AL | 38h00 | 5:45 PM New York, Kissena Boulevard / Main Street (Queens Public Library), NY | 3 transfers | |
· + FlixBus · FlixBus | 2:45 AM Montgomery, Molton St (Greyhound Bus Station), AL | 39h15 | 7:00 PM New York, Canal Street (Lucky Star), NY | 3 transfers | |
· · | 2:45 AM Montgomery, Molton St (Greyhound Bus Station), AL | 30h15 | 10:00 AM New York, George Washington Bridge Bus Station | 2 transfers | |
· | 2:45 AM Montgomery, Molton St (Greyhound Bus Station), AL | 25h15 | 5:00 AM New York, Port Authority Bus Station, NY | 1 transfer | |
· · · | 2:45 AM Montgomery, Molton St (Greyhound Bus Station), AL | 31h50 | 11:35 AM New York, W 37th Street / 7th Ave (Sprinter Bus Drop Off), NY | 3 transfers | |
· + FlixBus · FlixBus | 2:45 AM Montgomery, Molton St (Greyhound Bus Station), AL | 38h30 | 6:15 PM New York, 44th Pl / Archer Ave (Queens Jamaica), NY | 3 transfers | |
· + FlixBus | 2:45 AM Montgomery, Molton St (Greyhound Bus Station), AL | 28h05 | 7:50 AM New York, 28 Allen St., NY | 2 transfers | |
· + FlixBus · FlixBus | 2:45 AM Montgomery, Molton St (Greyhound Bus Station), AL | 29h20 | 9:05 AM New York, W 34th St / 12th Ave, NY | 3 transfers | |
· + FlixBus | 2:45 AM Montgomery, Molton St (Greyhound Bus Station), AL | 25h15 | 5:00 AM New York, W 31st St / 8th Ave. | 2 transfers | |
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Buses from Montgomery, AL to New York, NY run on average 29 times per day, taking around 22h 12m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $133 (€110) if you book in advance.
The earliest bus runs at 01:05, the last at 23:00. The fastest bus covers the 891 miles (1435 km) distance in 24h 15m.
Distance 891 miles (1435 km) |
Average bus duration 22h 12m |
Cheapest ticket price $133 (€110) |
Buses per day 29 |
Fastest bus 24h 15m |
First bus 1:05 AM |
Last bus 11:00 PM |
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Low Season Jul - Sep |
Best time to book 1 day |
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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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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Montgomery, AL to New York, NY by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at New York, NY, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Montgomery, AL to New York, NY buses use the Montgomery, Molton St (Greyhound Bus Station) to New York, W 31st St / 8th Ave. station pair, with some services arriving at New York, Port Authority Bus Station. Use this guide to compare Montgomery, AL 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.
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