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Greensboro Science Center
A popular science museum, aquarium, and zoo complex with interactive exhibits and family-friendly programming. One of Greensboro’s most visited attractions.
Cheapest price
$83
Average price
$136
Fastest journey
10 h 50 m
Average duration
11 h 28 m
Buses per day
32
Distance
721 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from New York, NY to Greensboro, NC 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 Greensboro, NC will cost around $136 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $83.
Of the 32 buses that leave New York, NY for Greensboro, NC on Sat, Jun 06, 7 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 721 km distance in an average of 11 h 28 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 10 h 50 m .
On Sat, Jun 06 the slowest buses will take 12 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.
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FlixBusOmio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from New York, NY to Greensboro, NC among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $78. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 32m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.6kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $78, and a flight costs an average of $197.
Distance: 448 miles (721 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$117 Average price Cheapest | $231 Average price | $339 Average price | $131 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
13h 6m Average total duration 12h 36m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 12h 20m Average total duration 11h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 32m Average total duration Fastest 2h 32m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 8h 34m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.7 - 1.8kg CO2 emissions | 0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 2.2 - 4.3kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from New York, NY to Greensboro, NC:
A bus is $114 (€92) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from New York, NY to Greensboro, NC costing on average $231 (€187).
A bus is $221 (€179) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from New York, NY to Greensboro, NC costing on average $339 (€274).
Other travel options to Greensboro, NC take longer:
Train takes on average 11h 50m.
Bus takes on average 12h 36m.
Tickets start at around $117 (€95) compared to roughly $131 (€106) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $14 (€11). The journey takes 12h 36m versus 8h 34m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Direct services are operated by FlixBus, Greyhound.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 01:05AM | Arrival Time 02:30PM | Duration 13h25 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $78 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:15AM | Arrival Time 01:25PM | Duration 12h10 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $122 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 01:30AM | Arrival Time 02:30PM | Duration 13h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $82 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:15AM | Arrival Time 02:25PM | Duration 12h10 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $128 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:30AM | Arrival Time 03:35PM | Duration 13h05 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $125 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 02:30AM | Arrival Time 05:00PM | Duration 14h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $70 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:50AM | Arrival Time 11:00PM | Duration 17h10 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $84 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 06:30AM | Arrival Time 09:00PM | Duration 14h30 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $88 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 11:00PM | Duration 16h00 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $167 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:30AM | Arrival Time 11:00PM | Duration 15h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu | Cheapest price $92 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:05AM | Arrival Time 11:00PM | Duration 14h55 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $86 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:45AM | Arrival Time 11:00PM | Duration 13h15 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $84 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 11:00PM | Duration 13h00 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $149 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:10AM | Arrival Time 11:00PM | Duration 12h50 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $171 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:15AM | Arrival Time 11:00PM | Duration 12h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $73 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:30AM | Arrival Time 11:00PM | Duration 12h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $84 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 02:05AM | Duration 15h05 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $80 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 11:55AM | Arrival Time 02:05AM | Duration 14h10 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $80 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 12:05PM | Arrival Time 02:05AM | Duration 14h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $70 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 12:30PM | Arrival Time 02:05AM | Duration 13h35 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $80 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 01:15PM | Arrival Time 02:05AM | Duration 12h50 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $91 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:35PM | Arrival Time 04:50AM | Duration 15h15 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $80 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:10PM | Arrival Time 04:50AM | Duration 13h40 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $78 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:30PM | Arrival Time 04:50AM | Duration 13h20 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $80 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 03:30PM | Arrival Time 05:55AM | Duration 14h25 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $70 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:40PM | Arrival Time 04:50AM | Duration 13h10 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $122 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 04:05PM | Arrival Time 06:05AM | Duration 14h00 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $124 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:30PM | Arrival Time 04:50AM | Duration 12h20 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $78 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:45PM | Arrival Time 09:25AM | Duration 16h40 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $79 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 04:50AM | Duration 11h50 | Departure days Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $89 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 05:05PM | Arrival Time 07:05AM | Duration 14h00 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $127 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:25PM | Arrival Time 09:25AM | Duration 16h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $80 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:45PM | Arrival Time 04:50AM | Duration 11h05 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $73 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 04:50AM | Duration 10h50 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $80 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:30PM | Arrival Time 09:25AM | Duration 14h55 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $94 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:00PM | Arrival Time 09:25AM | Duration 14h25 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $82 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:50PM | Arrival Time 09:25AM | Duration 13h35 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $80 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 08:00PM | Arrival Time 02:30PM | Duration 18h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $87 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 08:30PM | Arrival Time 10:55AM | Duration 14h25 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $129 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:15PM | Arrival Time 09:25AM | Duration 12h10 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $90 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:00PM | Arrival Time 09:25AM | Duration 11h25 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $90 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 11:00PM | Arrival Time 02:30PM | Duration 15h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $106 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 11:59PM | Arrival Time 02:30PM | Duration 14h31 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $87 |
The table below shows live departures for New York, NY to Greensboro, NC buses for today, Friday, June 5. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 2:15 AM New York, NY | 12h10 | 2:25 PM Greensboro, NC | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 6:30 AM New York, NY | 14h30 | 9:00 PM Greensboro, NC | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 4:05 PM New York, NY | 14h00 | 6:05 AM Greensboro, NC | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 5:05 PM New York, NY | 14h00 | 7:05 AM Greensboro, NC | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 8:30 PM New York, NY | 14h25 | 10:55 AM Greensboro, NC | 0 transfersDirect |
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Buses from New York, NY to Greensboro, NC run on average 29 times per day, taking around 12h 36m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $78 (€63) if you book in advance.
There are 7 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:20, the last at 23:45. The fastest bus covers the 448 miles (721 km) distance in 11h 5m.
Distance 448 miles (721 km) |
Average bus duration 12h 36m |
Cheapest ticket price $78 (€63) |
Buses per day 29 |
Direct buses 7 |
Fastest bus 11h 5m |
First bus 12:20 AM |
Last bus 11:45 PM |
Cheapest Month Nov |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Busiest Day Mon |
Least Busy Day Fri |
Best time to book 14 days |
Discover the best of Greensboro — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Greensboro trip today.
A popular science museum, aquarium, and zoo complex with interactive exhibits and family-friendly programming. One of Greensboro’s most visited attractions.
Located in the former F.W. Woolworth building, this museum interprets the 1960 Greensboro sit-ins and the broader Civil Rights Movement. A nationally significant site.
The University of North Carolina at Greensboro’s art museum, known for its strong collection of modern and contemporary American art and rotating exhibitions.
The city’s main visitor area, combining historic streets, public art, entertainment venues, and walkable blocks with many key attractions nearby.
A beautifully landscaped public garden popular for peaceful walks, seasonal blooms, and photo spots.
A scenic wetland boardwalk and nature area known for its wooden paths, quiet atmosphere, and strong local popularity.
Slow-smoked pork shoulder chopped or pulled and dressed in the state’s signature tangy vinegar-based sauce. It is one of the Piedmont region’s most iconic foods.
A red slaw made with cabbage, vinegar, ketchup, and spices, commonly served on barbecue trays or sandwiches across central North Carolina.
Smoked or pit-cooked chicken basted with a peppery vinegar sauce, a longtime barbecue staple in North Carolina cookouts and restaurants.
Well-known upscale-casual restaurant with European and Southern influences, dependable service, and a refined but comfortable atmosphere.
Popular casual Greensboro spot known for creative burgers, good beer selection, and lively atmosphere. A local favorite for upscale comfort food.
Polished bistro offering French-inspired American cuisine, strong brunch, and an elegant dining room near the Proximity Hotel.
Generally affordable by U.S. standards. Budget dining is easy to find, while hotels and upscale meals are moderately priced.
Tip 18-20% in restaurants for table service. Tip USD 1-2 per drink at bars, round up or tip 10-15% for taxis, and tip hotel staff for assistance.
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