- Must visit
The Metropolitan Museum of Art
One of the largest and most prestigious art museums in the world, featuring over two million works.
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Mount Rainier, MD to New York, NY among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $29. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 14m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $29, and a flight costs an average of $193.
Distance: 198 miles (320 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$33 Average price Cheapest | $85 Average price | $227 Average price | $46 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 2m Average total duration 4h 32m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 0m Average total duration 3h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 14m Average total duration Fastest 1h 14m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 3h 43m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Mount Rainier, MD to New York, NY:
A bus is $52 (€42) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Mount Rainier, MD to New York, NY costing on average $85 (€69).
A bus is $194 (€157) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Mount Rainier, MD to New York, NY costing on average $227 (€184).
Other travel options to New York, NY take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 30m.
Bus takes on average 4h 32m.
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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 OurBus | Departure Time 04:40AM | Arrival Time 10:00AM | Duration 5h20 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $32 |
Operator OurBus | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 05:30PM | Duration 4h30 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $45 |
Operator OurBus | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 07:15PM | Duration 5h15 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $46 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:15PM | Arrival Time 06:50PM | Duration 4h35 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $33 |
Operator OurBus | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 10:40PM | Duration 5h40 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $30 |
Operator OurBus | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 10:10PM | Duration 4h10 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $38 |
Operator Infobus | Departure Time 07:00PM | Arrival Time 12:55AM | Duration 5h55 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $36 |
Operator OurBus | Departure Time 07:30PM | Arrival Time 11:30PM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator Infobus | Departure Time 08:00PM | Arrival Time 01:55AM | Duration 5h55 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $40 |
The table below shows live departures for Mount Rainier, MD to New York, NY buses for today, Sunday, May 17. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bethany Line Tours LLC 4468146 MC-1763100 | 4:40 AM Washington, 19th St SE (Stadium-Armory Station) | 5h20 | 10:00 AM New York, 11th Avenue / West 36th Street | 0 transfersDirect | |
SWIFT LIMOUSINE INC DOT# 3132165 MC# 93745 | 1:00 PM Washington, 19th St SE (Stadium-Armory Station) | 4h30 | 5:30 PM New York, 11th Avenue / West 36th Street | 0 transfersDirect | |
Gunther Charters Inc #110308 MC-128577 | 2:00 PM Washington, 19th St SE (Stadium-Armory Station) | 5h15 | 7:15 PM New York, 11th Avenue / West 36th Street | 0 transfersDirect | |
Bethany Line Tours LLC 4468146 MC-1763100 | 5:00 PM Washington, 19th St SE (Stadium-Armory Station) | 5h40 | 10:40 PM New York, 11th Avenue / West 36th Street | 0 transfersDirect | |
JP Comfort Travel 3858970 1409073 | 6:00 PM Washington, 19th St SE (Stadium-Armory Station) | 4h10 | 10:10 PM New York, 11th Avenue / West 36th Street | 0 transfersDirect | |
JP Comfort Travel 3858970 1409073 | 7:30 PM Washington, 19th St SE (Stadium-Armory Station) | 4h00 | 11:30 PM New York, 11th Avenue / West 36th Street | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Mount Rainier, MD to New York, NY run on average 42 times per day, taking around 4h 32m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $29 (€23) if you book in advance.
There are 32 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:01, the last at 23:45. The fastest bus covers the 198 miles (320 km) distance in 3h 50m.
Distance 198 miles (320 km) |
Average bus duration 4h 32m |
Cheapest ticket price $29 (€23) |
Buses per day 42 |
Direct buses 32 |
Fastest bus 3h 50m |
First bus 12:01 AM |
Last bus 11:45 PM |
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Low Season Jul - Sep |
Busiest Day Sat |
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Best time to book 42 days |
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