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Women in Military Service for America Memorial
Immersive center on the military women’s experience, combining exhibits, stories, and a notable ceremonial entrance.
Cheapest price
$29
Average price
$62
Fastest journey
4 h
Average duration
4 h 2 m
Buses per day
22
Distance
334 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from New York, NY to Arlington, VA is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from New York, NY to Arlington, VA will cost around $62 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $29.
Of the 22 buses that leave New York, NY for Arlington, VA on Fri, Jul 31, 19 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri, Jul 31 the direct buses cover the 334 km distance in an average of 4 h 2 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 4 h .
On Fri, Jul 31 the slowest buses will take 4 h 10 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.
Gold Line, Inc. (Martz) DOT # 120818 MC # 108452
Gunther Charters Inc #110308 MC-128577
Gunther Charters Inc #110308 MC-128577
JP Comfort Travel 3858970 1409073
MOTOR COACH TOUR CORP DOT # 3321141 MC-1069628
Gunther Charters via Tripper Bus DOT-110308 MC-128577
Gunther Charters via Tripper Bus DOT-110308 MC-128577
Gunther Charters via Tripper Bus DOT-110308 MC-128577
Swift Buses Inc 3531549 MC-1175863
JP Comfort Travel 3858970 1409073Buses from New York, NY to Arlington, VA run on average 13 times per day, taking around 4h 37m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $22 (€18) but you can travel from only $19 (€15) by train.
There are 10 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:01, the last at 23:55. The fastest bus covers the 207 miles (334 km) distance in 4h 15m.
Distance 207 miles (334 km) |
Average bus duration 4h 37m |
Cheapest ticket price $22 (€18) |
Buses per day 13 |
Direct buses 10 |
Fastest bus 4h 15m |
First bus 12:01 AM |
Last bus 11:55 PM |
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| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator OurBus | Departure Time 03:00AM | Arrival Time 08:00AM | Duration 5h00 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $46 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:50AM | Arrival Time 10:20AM | Duration 6h30 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $40 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:45AM | Arrival Time 10:20AM | Duration 5h35 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $53 |
Operator OurBus | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 11:30AM | Duration 4h30 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator OurBus | Departure Time 08:30AM | Arrival Time 01:00PM | Duration 4h30 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $35 |
Operator OurBus | Departure Time 09:30AM | Arrival Time 03:20PM | Duration 5h50 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $37 |
Operator OurBus | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 02:15PM | Duration 4h15 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator OurBus | Departure Time 10:30AM | Arrival Time 02:30PM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $83 |
Operator OurBus | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 03:10PM | Duration 4h10 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator OurBus | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 04:20PM | Duration 4h20 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 12:20PM | Arrival Time 08:35PM | Duration 8h15 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $80 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 08:35PM | Duration 7h35 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $52 |
Operator OurBus | Departure Time 01:30PM | Arrival Time 06:15PM | Duration 4h45 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $45 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:35PM | Arrival Time 08:35PM | Duration 7h00 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $47 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 07:20PM | Duration 5h20 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $34 |
Operator OurBus | Departure Time 02:30PM | Arrival Time 06:30PM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $105 |
Operator OurBus | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 07:40PM | Duration 4h40 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 03:10PM | Arrival Time 10:25PM | Duration 7h15 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $51 |
Operator OurBus | Departure Time 03:30PM | Arrival Time 08:00PM | Duration 4h30 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $105 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 08:35PM | Duration 4h35 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator OurBus | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 08:30PM | Duration 4h30 | Departure days Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $83 |
Operator OurBus | Departure Time 04:30PM | Arrival Time 08:45PM | Duration 4h15 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $46 |
Operator OurBus | Departure Time 05:30PM | Arrival Time 10:10PM | Duration 4h40 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:35PM | Arrival Time 11:45PM | Duration 6h10 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $41 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 11:45PM | Duration 5h45 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $41 |
Operator OurBus | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 10:45PM | Duration 4h45 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $83 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:35PM | Arrival Time 12:45AM | Duration 6h10 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $46 |
Operator OurBus | Departure Time 07:00PM | Arrival Time 11:00PM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $39 |
Operator OurBus | Departure Time 08:30PM | Arrival Time 01:00AM | Duration 4h30 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $42 |
Operator OurBus | Departure Time 10:30PM | Arrival Time 03:40AM | Duration 5h10 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $29 |
The table below shows live departures for New York, NY to Arlington, VA buses for today, Thursday, July 30. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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Gunther Charters Inc #110308 MC-128577 | 5:30 PM New York, 11th Avenue / West 36th Street | 4h40 | 10:10 PM Washington, 19th St SE (Stadium-Armory Station) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 6:00 PM New York, W 31st St / 8th Ave. | 4h25 | 10:25 PM Arlington, Wilson Blvd / N Kent St (Rosslyn), VA | 0 transfersDirect | |
Bethany Line Tours LLC 4468146 MC-1763100 | 10:30 PM New York, 11th Avenue / West 36th Street | 5h10 | 3:40 AM Washington, 19th St SE (Stadium-Armory Station) | 0 transfersDirect | |
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JP Comfort Travel 3858970 1409073 | 8:30 AM New York, 11th Avenue / West 36th Street | 4h30 | 1:00 PM Washington, 19th St SE (Stadium-Armory Station) | 0 transfersDirect | |
Bethany Line Tours LLC 4468146 MC-1763100 | 9:30 AM New York, 11th Avenue / West 36th Street | 5h50 | 3:20 PM Washington, 19th St SE (Stadium-Armory Station) | 0 transfersDirect | |
MOTOR COACH TOUR CORP DOT # 3321141 MC-1069628 | 10:00 AM New York, 11th Avenue / West 36th Street | 4h15 | 2:15 PM Washington, 19th St SE (Stadium-Armory Station) | 0 transfersDirect | |
Gunther Charters via Tripper Bus DOT-110308 MC-128577 | 10:30 AM New York, W 31st St / 8th Ave. | 4h00 | 2:30 PM Bethesda, MD (7101 Wisconsin Ave, Bethesda, MD (Between Willow Ln and Leland St.)), MD | 0 transfersDirect | |
Gunther Charters via Tripper Bus DOT-110308 MC-128577 | 10:30 AM New York, W 31st St / 8th Ave. | 4h45 | 3:15 PM Arlington, Wilson Blvd (MDistrict Park 1101 Wilson), VA | 0 transfersDirect | |
JP Comfort Travel 3858970 1409073 | 11:00 AM New York, 11th Avenue / West 36th Street | 4h10 | 3:10 PM Washington, 19th St SE (Stadium-Armory Station) | 0 transfersDirect | |
Gunther Charters Inc #110308 MC-128577 | 12:00 PM New York, 11th Avenue / West 36th Street | 4h20 | 4:20 PM Washington, 19th St SE (Stadium-Armory Station) | 0 transfersDirect | |
+ FlixBus · FlixBus | 1:00 PM New York, Port Authority Bus Station, NY | 7h35 | 8:35 PM Arlington, Wilson Blvd / N Kent St (Rosslyn), VA | 2 transfers | |
+ 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 | 2:00 PM New York, W 31st St / 8th Ave. | 5h20 | 7:20 PM Arlington, Wilson Blvd / N Kent St (Rosslyn), VA | 0 transfersDirect | |
Gold Line, Inc. (Martz) DOT # 120818 MC # 108452 | 3:00 PM New York, 11th Avenue / West 36th Street | 4h40 | 7:40 PM Washington, 19th St SE (Stadium-Armory Station) | 0 transfersDirect | |
· + FlixBus | 3:10 PM New York, Port Authority Bus Station, NY | 7h15 | 10:25 PM Arlington, Wilson Blvd / N Kent St (Rosslyn), VA | 2 transfers | |
Gunther Charters via Tripper Bus DOT-110308 MC-128577 | 3:30 PM New York, W 31st St / 8th Ave. | 4h30 | 8:00 PM Arlington, Wilson Blvd (MDistrict Park 1101 Wilson), VA | 0 transfersDirect | |
Gunther Charters via Tripper Bus DOT-110308 MC-128577 | 3:30 PM New York, W 31st St / 8th Ave. | 4h00 | 7:30 PM Bethesda, MD (7101 Wisconsin Ave, Bethesda, MD (Between Willow Ln and Leland St.)), MD | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 4:00 PM New York, W 31st St / 8th Ave. | 4h35 | 8:35 PM Arlington, Wilson Blvd / N Kent St (Rosslyn), VA | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Discover the best of Arlington, VA — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Arlington, VA trip today.
Immersive center on the military women’s experience, combining exhibits, stories, and a notable ceremonial entrance.
Historic site museum inside Arlington National Cemetery’s mansion, with period rooms and strong national significance.
Community arts venue with rotating exhibitions, workshops, and performances in the Rosslyn cultural district.
Waterfront island park with trails, memorials, and woodland scenery linked to Theodore Roosevelt’s legacy.
Popular linear trail for walking and cycling, connecting Arlington neighborhoods through a green corridor.
Lively urban district with shops, nightlife, and Metro access, great for people-watching and neighborhood walks.
A half-smoke sausage linked to the Washington area, usually grilled and topped with chili, mustard, and onions. A classic regional street-food bite nearby Arlington.
Jumbo blue crab from the Chesapeake Bay, often steamed with spice and eaten by hand. It reflects the Mid-Atlantic seafood culture locals enjoy around Arlington.
Crab meat baked with cream, herbs, and seasoning, then served hot with bread or crackers. A popular regional appetizer tied to Chesapeake seafood traditions.
Historic deli and market known for house-cured meats, sandwiches, and regional specialties. A long-running Arlington institution with classic charm.
Casual local favorite serving Southern and Mid-Atlantic comfort food, especially smoked meats, catfish, and regional sides in a relaxed setting.
Refined New American dining in a polished room, known for seasonal tasting-style plates and strong service in Arlington’s upscale dining scene.
Moderate for the DC area: hotels are often pricey, but dining and Metrobus/Metrorail costs are manageable compared with central Washington.
Tip 18-20% at restaurants, more for excellent service. Taxis usually 10-15%. Cafes: round up or add $1 for drinks.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from New York, NY to Arlington, VA 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 Arlington, VA, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most New York, NY to Arlington, VA buses use the New York, W 31st St / 8th Ave. to Arlington, Wilson Blvd (MDistrict Park 1101 Wilson) station pair, with some services arriving at Washington, Stadium-Armory Station + Bus Bay F. Use this guide to compare New York, NY and Arlington, VA 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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