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National Air and Space Museum
This world-class museum presents aviation and space history through iconic aircraft, spacecraft, and hands-on science exhibits.
Cheapest price on Sep 06
$40
Average ticket price on Sep 06
$62
Fastest journey on Sep 06
4 h 30 m
Average journey duration on Sep 06
5 h 23 m
Buses on Sep 06
13
Distance
357 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from New Rochelle, NY to Washington, DC is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from New Rochelle, NY to Washington, DC will cost around $62 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $40.
On Sun, Sep 06, we found 13 buses from New Rochelle, NY to Washington, DC, including 4 direct services.
On Sun, Sep 06 the direct buses cover the 357 km distance in an average of 5 h 23 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 4 h 30 m .
On Sun, Sep 06 the slowest buses will take 5 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.
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Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from New Rochelle, NY to Washington, DC among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $75 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 31m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.3kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $75, while a flight costs an average of $160.
Distance: 221 miles (357 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Flight |
|---|---|---|
$75 Average price Cheapest | $103 Average price | $160 Average price |
6h 38m Average total duration 6h 8m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 4m Average total duration 4h 34m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 31m Average total duration Fastest 1h 31m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* |
0.4 - 0.9kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.1 - 2.1kg CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from New Rochelle, NY to Washington, DC:
A bus is $28 (€22) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from New Rochelle, NY to Washington, DC costing on average $103 (€83).
A bus is $85 (€69) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from New Rochelle, NY to Washington, DC costing on average $160 (€129).
Other travel options to Washington, DC take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 34m.
Bus takes on average 6h 8m.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Amtrak | Departure Time 12:21AM | Arrival Time 06:00AM | Duration 5h39 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $169 |
Operator Amtrak | Departure Time 01:24AM | Arrival Time 07:00AM | Duration 5h36 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $84 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 05:50AM | Arrival Time 11:30AM | Duration 5h40 | Departure days Mon, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $49 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 09:50AM | Arrival Time 07:05PM | Duration 9h15 | Departure days Mon, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $61 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:10AM | Arrival Time 03:30PM | Duration 5h20 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $94 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 11:55AM | Arrival Time 05:30PM | Duration 5h35 | Departure days Mon, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $51 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:10PM | Arrival Time 07:20PM | Duration 7h10 | Departure days Mon, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $54 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:35PM | Arrival Time 08:35PM | Duration 7h00 | Departure days Mon, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $50 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 02:50PM | Arrival Time 10:15PM | Duration 7h25 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $49 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:40PM | Arrival Time 09:15PM | Duration 5h35 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $108 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 03:40PM | Arrival Time 01:35AM | Duration 9h55 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $100 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:10PM | Arrival Time 10:35PM | Duration 6h25 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $54 |
Operator CoachRun | Departure Time 04:30PM | Arrival Time 09:00PM | Duration 4h30 | Departure days Mon, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 11:30PM | Duration 5h30 | Departure days Mon, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $50 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:00PM | Arrival Time 05:30AM | Duration 9h30 | Departure days Mon, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $50 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 08:00PM | Arrival Time 03:20AM | Duration 7h20 | Departure days Mon, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $51 |
Operator Amtrak | Departure Time 09:24PM | Arrival Time 03:00AM | Duration 5h36 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $58 |
The table below shows live departures for New Rochelle, NY to Washington, DC buses for today, Saturday, September 5. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 5:50 AM New York, George Washington Bridge Bus Station | 5h40 | 11:30 AM Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
· + FlixBus | 9:50 AM White Plains, Trans Center | 9h15 | 7:05 PM Bethesda, Waverly Street / Montgomery Ave, MD | 2 transfers | |
· · | 9:50 AM White Plains, Trans Center | 7h40 | 5:30 PM Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station | 2 transfers | |
· + FlixBus | 11:55 AM New York, George Washington Bridge Bus Station | 7h10 | 7:05 PM Bethesda, Waverly Street / Montgomery Ave, MD | 2 transfers | |
· · | 11:55 AM New York, George Washington Bridge Bus Station | 5h35 | 5:30 PM Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus | 12:10 PM White Plains, Trans Center | 7h10 | 7:20 PM Arlington, Wilson Blvd / N Kent St (Rosslyn), VA | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 12:10 PM White Plains, Trans Center | 6h25 | 6:35 PM Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
+ FlixBus · FlixBus | 1:35 PM New York, George Washington Bridge Bus Station | 7h00 | 8:35 PM Arlington, Wilson Blvd / N Kent St (Rosslyn), VA | 2 transfers | |
+ FlixBus | 1:35 PM New York, George Washington Bridge Bus Station | 5h40 | 7:15 PM Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station | 1 transfer | |
CHR02019 | 4:30 PM New Rochelle, NY | 4h30 | 9:00 PM Washington, 9th St NW | 0 transfersDirect | |
· | 6:00 PM New York, George Washington Bridge Bus Station | 5h30 | 11:30 PM Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station | 1 transfer | |
· | 8:00 PM New York, George Washington Bridge Bus Station | 7h20 | 3:20 AM Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station | 1 transfer | |
+ FlixBus | 8:00 PM New York, George Washington Bridge Bus Station | 9h30 | 5:30 AM Arlington, Wilson Blvd / N Kent St (Rosslyn), VA | 1 transfer | |
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Buses from New Rochelle, NY to Washington, DC run on average 11 times per day, taking around 6h 8m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $29 (€23) if you book in advance.
There are 8 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:01, the last at 23:55. The fastest bus covers the 221 miles (357 km) distance in 4h 30m.
Distance 221 miles (357 km) |
Average bus duration 6h 8m |
Cheapest ticket price $29 (€23) |
Buses per day 11 |
Direct buses 8 |
Fastest bus 4h 30m |
First bus 12:01 AM |
Last bus 11:55 PM |
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Tip 18-20% at restaurants, more for great service. Taxis usually 10-15%. Cafes: round up or add $1-2.
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Most New Rochelle, NY to Washington, DC buses use the New York, W 31st St / 8th Ave. to Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station station pair, with some services arriving at Washington, DuPont Circle (Connecticut Ave. NW / 20th St. NW). Use this guide to compare New Rochelle, NY and Washington, DC bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station is 2 km from Washington city centre. Public transport options include:
Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: McDonald's (in the station), Shake Shack (in the station)
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the main entrance and food court.
Ticket office support is available at Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station.
Available at Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station: Elevators, ramps.
Washington, DuPont Circle (Connecticut Ave. NW / 20th St. NW) is 1 km from Washington city centre. Public transport options include:
Washington, DuPont Circle (Connecticut Ave. NW / 20th St. NW) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Wi-Fi is available at Washington, DuPont Circle (Connecticut Ave. NW / 20th St. NW). ATMs are available at Washington, DuPont Circle (Connecticut Ave. NW / 20th St. NW).
Ticket office support is available at Washington, DuPont Circle (Connecticut Ave. NW / 20th St. NW).
Available at Washington, DuPont Circle (Connecticut Ave. NW / 20th St. NW): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Washington, DuPont Circle (Connecticut Ave. NW / 20th St. NW): Sidewalks and crosswalks are wheelchair accessible.
Washington, Union Station Bus Terminal is 2 km from Washington city centre. Public transport options include:
Washington, Union Station Bus Terminal has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Food courts and restaurants available inside.
Free Wi-Fi is available in the station. ATMs are aTM machines are located in the station.
Ticket office support is available at Washington, Union Station Bus Terminal.
Available at Washington, Union Station Bus Terminal: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Washington, Union Station Bus Terminal: Wheelchair accessible ramps and restrooms.
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