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The Metropolitan Museum Of Art
One of the world's great museums, spanning ancient to modern art across a vast Fifth Avenue complex beside Central Park.
Cheapest price
$298
Average price
$298
Fastest journey
1 d 14 h 50 m
Average duration
1 d 14 h 50 m
Buses per day
1
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 $298 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $298.
Of the 1 buses that leave Montgomery, AL for New York, NY on Sat, Jun 06, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sat, Jun 06 the direct buses cover the 1435 km distance in an average of 1 d 14 h 50 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 d 14 h 50 m .
On Sat, Jun 06 the slowest buses will take 1 d 14 h 50 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.


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 $136. 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 $136, and a flight costs an average of $363.
Distance: 891 miles (1435 km)
Most popular Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$203 Average price Cheapest | $452 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 $249 (€201) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Montgomery, AL to New York, NY costing on average $452 (€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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 02:45AM | Arrival Time 11:35AM | Duration 31h50 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $188 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:00AM | Arrival Time 06:50PM | Duration 38h50 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $298 |
Operator Greyhound USA | Departure Time 10:20AM | Arrival Time 12:45PM | Duration 26h25 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $163 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:20AM | Arrival Time 11:55AM | Duration 24h35 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $163 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:35AM | Arrival Time 02:00PM | Duration 25h25 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $163 |
Operator Greyhound USA | Departure Time 02:55PM | Arrival Time 02:00PM | Duration 23h05 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $158 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:20PM | Arrival Time 04:05PM | Duration 24h45 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $168 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:35PM | Arrival Time 06:00PM | Duration 25h25 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $186 |
Operator Greyhound USA | Departure Time 07:15PM | Arrival Time 01:40AM | Duration 30h25 | Departure days Mon, Fri | Cheapest price $209 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 07:20PM | Arrival Time 09:30PM | Duration 25h10 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $159 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 07:55PM | Arrival Time 09:40PM | Duration 25h45 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $242 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:00PM | Arrival Time 03:05PM | Duration 39h05 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $157 |
The table below shows live departures for Montgomery, AL to New York, NY buses for today, Saturday, May 30. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
· + FlixBus | 2:45 AM Montgomery, Molton St (Greyhound Bus Station), AL | 24h35 | 4:20 AM New York, W 31st St / 8th Ave. | 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 | |
· | 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 | 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 | 38h30 | 6:15 PM New York, 44th Pl / Archer Ave (Queens Jamaica), 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 | |
· + 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 | |
· · + FlixBus | 10:20 AM Montgomery, Molton St (Greyhound Bus Station), AL | 24h10 | 11:30 AM New York, W 34th St / 12th Ave, NY | 3 transfers | |
· · + FlixBus | 10:20 AM Montgomery, Molton St (Greyhound Bus Station), AL | 33h05 | 8:25 PM New York, Kissena Boulevard / Main Street (Queens Public Library), NY | 4 transfers | |
· · + FlixBus | 10:20 AM Montgomery, Molton St (Greyhound Bus Station), AL | 33h30 | 8:50 PM New York, 44th Pl / Archer Ave (Queens Jamaica), NY | 4 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 | 23h25 | 10:45 AM New York, Port Authority Bus Station, NY | 2 transfers | |
· · + FlixBus | 10:20 AM Montgomery, Molton St (Greyhound Bus Station), AL | 23h35 | 10:55 AM New York, 3rd Ave / 38th St (Brooklyn), NY | 3 transfers | |
· · · | 10:20 AM Montgomery, Molton St (Greyhound Bus Station), AL | 24h50 | 12:10 PM New York, George Washington Bridge Bus Station | 3 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus+![]() | 10:20 AM Montgomery, Molton St (Greyhound Bus Station), AL | 24h55 | 12:15 PM New York, W 31st St / 8th Ave. | 2 transfers | |
· · + FlixBus | 10:20 AM Montgomery, Molton St (Greyhound Bus Station), AL | 33h40 | 9:00 PM New York, Canal Street (Lucky Star), NY | 4 transfers | |
+ FlixBus · FlixBus+![]() | 11:35 AM Montgomery, Molton St (Greyhound Bus Station), AL | 28h20 | 4:55 PM New York, Port Authority Bus Station, NY | 3 transfers | |
FlixBus+![]() | 11:35 AM Montgomery, Molton St (Greyhound Bus Station), AL | 25h25 | 2:00 PM New York, W 31st St / 8th Ave. | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus+ · | 11:35 AM Montgomery, Molton St (Greyhound Bus Station), AL | 28h15 | 4:50 PM New York, George Washington Bridge Bus Station | 3 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus+![]() | 11:35 AM Montgomery, Molton St (Greyhound Bus Station), AL | 26h15 | 2:50 PM New York, 3rd Ave / 38th St (Brooklyn), NY | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus+![]() | 11:35 AM Montgomery, Molton St (Greyhound Bus Station), AL | 26h30 | 3:05 PM New York, W 34th St / 12th Ave, NY | 2 transfers | |
· + FlixBus | 2:55 PM Montgomery, Molton St (Greyhound Bus Station), AL | 23h50 | 3:45 PM New York, W 31st St / 8th Ave. | 2 transfers | |
· + FlixBus | 2:55 PM Montgomery, Molton St (Greyhound Bus Station), AL | 25h20 | 5:15 PM New York, 28 Allen St., NY | 2 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 | 2:55 PM Montgomery, Molton St (Greyhound Bus Station), AL | 25h20 | 5:15 PM New York, W 34th St / 12th Ave, NY | 2 transfers | |
· + FlixBus | 7:20 PM Montgomery, Molton St (Greyhound Bus Station), AL | 25h10 | 9:30 PM New York, W 31st St / 8th Ave. | 2 transfers | |
· · · | 7:20 PM Montgomery, Molton St (Greyhound Bus Station), AL | 39h15 | 11:35 AM New York, W 37th Street / 7th Ave (Sprinter Bus Drop Off), NY | 3 transfers | |
· · + FlixBus | 7:20 PM Montgomery, Molton St (Greyhound Bus Station), AL | 26h40 | 11:00 PM New York, 28 Allen St., NY | 3 transfers | |
· + FlixBus · FlixBus | 7:20 PM Montgomery, Molton St (Greyhound Bus Station), AL | 36h45 | 9:05 AM New York, W 34th St / 12th Ave, NY | 3 transfers | |
· · | 7:20 PM Montgomery, Molton St (Greyhound Bus Station), AL | 28h30 | 12:50 AM New York, George Washington Bridge Bus Station | 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 · FlixBus | 7:20 PM Montgomery, Molton St (Greyhound Bus Station), AL | 45h25 | 5:45 PM New York, Kissena Boulevard / Main Street (Queens Public Library), 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 · FlixBus+ · | 11:00 PM Montgomery, Molton St (Greyhound Bus Station), AL | 39h05 | 3:05 PM New York, George Washington Bridge Bus Station | 5 transfers | |
FlixBus · 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 | |
| Sunday, May 31 | |||||
![]() | 4:00 AM Montgomery, AL | 38h50 | 6:50 PM New York, NY | 0 transfersDirect | |
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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 $136 (€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 $136 (€110) |
Buses per day 29 |
Fastest bus 24h 15m |
First bus 1:05 AM |
Last bus 11:00 PM |
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