- Must visit
International Civil Rights Center & Museum
Major museum preserving the Woolworth sit-in site. Essential for understanding Greensboro's role in the American civil rights movement.
Cheapest price
$95
Average price
$130
Fastest journey
10 h 50 m
Average duration
11 h 34 m
Buses per day
28
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 $130 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $95.
Of the 28 buses that leave New York, NY for Greensboro, NC on Wed, Jul 22, 7 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, Jul 22 the direct buses cover the 721 km distance in an average of 11 h 34 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 10 h 50 m .
On Wed, Jul 22 the slowest buses will take 12 h 20 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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FlixBus · 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 $77. 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 $77, and a flight costs an average of $194.
Distance: 448 miles (721 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$115 Average price Cheapest | $228 Average price | $333 Average price | $129 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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Direct Options | 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 York, NY to Greensboro, NC:
A bus is $112 (€92) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from New York, NY to Greensboro, NC costing on average $228 (€187).
A bus is $218 (€179) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from New York, NY to Greensboro, NC costing on average $333 (€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 $115 (€95) compared to roughly $129 (€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 02:35PM | Duration 13h30 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $132 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 01:20AM | Arrival Time 02:35PM | Duration 13h15 | Departure days Wed, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $157 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:30AM | Arrival Time 03:35PM | Duration 13h05 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $134 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 02:30AM | Arrival Time 05:00PM | Duration 14h30 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $105 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:50AM | Arrival Time 11:00PM | Duration 17h10 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $151 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 11:00PM | Duration 16h00 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $161 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:30AM | Arrival Time 11:00PM | Duration 15h30 | Departure days Tue, Thu | Cheapest price $161 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:05AM | Arrival Time 11:00PM | Duration 14h55 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $132 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:45AM | Arrival Time 11:00PM | Duration 13h15 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $151 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 11:00PM | Duration 13h00 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $154 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:10AM | Arrival Time 11:00PM | Duration 12h50 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $161 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:15AM | Arrival Time 11:00PM | Duration 12h45 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $107 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:30AM | Arrival Time 11:00PM | Duration 12h30 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $149 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 02:05AM | Duration 15h05 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $117 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 11:55AM | Arrival Time 02:05AM | Duration 14h10 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $117 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 12:05PM | Arrival Time 02:05AM | Duration 14h00 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $111 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 12:30PM | Arrival Time 02:05AM | Duration 13h35 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $118 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 01:15PM | Arrival Time 02:05AM | Duration 12h50 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $118 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:35PM | Arrival Time 04:50AM | Duration 15h15 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $116 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:10PM | Arrival Time 04:50AM | Duration 13h40 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $109 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:30PM | Arrival Time 04:50AM | Duration 13h20 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $111 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 03:30PM | Arrival Time 05:55AM | Duration 14h25 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $95 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:40PM | Arrival Time 04:50AM | Duration 13h10 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $108 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:30PM | Arrival Time 04:50AM | Duration 12h20 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $109 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:45PM | Arrival Time 09:25AM | Duration 16h40 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $133 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 04:50AM | Duration 11h50 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $116 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:30PM | Arrival Time 09:25AM | Duration 15h55 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $113 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:45PM | Arrival Time 04:50AM | Duration 11h05 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $66 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 04:50AM | Duration 10h50 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $107 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:30PM | Arrival Time 09:25AM | Duration 14h55 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $113 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:50PM | Arrival Time 09:25AM | Duration 13h35 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $130 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 08:00PM | Arrival Time 02:35PM | Duration 18h35 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $111 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:15PM | Arrival Time 09:25AM | Duration 12h10 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $95 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:00PM | Arrival Time 09:25AM | Duration 11h25 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $95 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 11:00PM | Arrival Time 02:35PM | Duration 15h35 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $112 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 11:59PM | Arrival Time 02:35PM | Duration 14h36 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $116 |
The table below shows live departures for New York, NY to Greensboro, NC buses for today, Tuesday, July 21. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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· | 11:55 AM New York, George Washington Bridge Bus Station | 14h10 | 2:05 AM Greensboro, E Washington St (Greyhound Bus Station), NC | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 12:05 PM New York, Port Authority Bus Station, NY | 14h00 | 2:05 AM Greensboro, E Washington St (Greyhound Bus Station), NC | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus+![]() | 12:30 PM New York, W 31st St / 8th Ave. | 13h35 | 2:05 AM Greensboro, E Washington St (Greyhound Bus Station), NC | 1 transfer | |
· + FlixBus | 1:35 PM New York, George Washington Bridge Bus Station | 15h15 | 4:50 AM Greensboro, E Washington St (Greyhound Bus Station), NC | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 3:10 PM New York, W 34th St / 12th Ave, NY | 13h40 | 4:50 AM Greensboro, E Washington St (Greyhound Bus Station), NC | 1 transfer | |
+ FlixBus · FlixBus | 3:30 PM New York, Port Authority Bus Station, NY | 13h20 | 4:50 AM Greensboro, E Washington St (Greyhound Bus Station), NC | 2 transfers | |
![]() | 3:30 PM New York, Port Authority Bus Station, NY | 14h25 | 5:55 AM Greensboro, E Washington St (Greyhound Bus Station), NC | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 4:30 PM New York, 3rd Ave / 38th St (Brooklyn), NY | 12h20 | 4:50 AM Greensboro, E Washington St (Greyhound Bus Station), NC | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 4:45 PM New York, W 34th St / 12th Ave, NY | 16h40 | 9:25 AM Greensboro, E Washington St (Greyhound Bus Station), NC | 2 transfers | |
+ FlixBus · FlixBus | 5:30 PM New York, W 37th Street / 7th Ave (Sprinter Bus Drop Off), NY | 15h55 | 9:25 AM Greensboro, E Washington St (Greyhound Bus Station), NC | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus | 5:45 PM New York, 28 Allen St., NY | 11h05 | 4:50 AM Greensboro, E Washington St (Greyhound Bus Station), NC | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 6:00 PM New York, W 31st St / 8th Ave. | 10h50 | 4:50 AM Greensboro, E Washington St (Greyhound Bus Station), NC | 1 transfer | |
· + FlixBus | 6:00 PM New York, George Washington Bridge Bus Station | 15h25 | 9:25 AM Greensboro, E Washington St (Greyhound Bus Station), NC | 2 transfers | |
+ FlixBus | 7:50 PM New York, Port Authority Bus Station, NY | 13h35 | 9:25 AM Greensboro, E Washington St (Greyhound Bus Station), NC | 1 transfer | |
· · | 8:00 PM New York, George Washington Bridge Bus Station | 18h35 | 2:35 PM Greensboro, E Washington St (Greyhound Bus Station), NC | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus | 9:15 PM New York, 28 Allen St., NY | 12h10 | 9:25 AM Greensboro, E Washington St (Greyhound Bus Station), NC | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 10:00 PM New York, W 31st St / 8th Ave. | 11h25 | 9:25 AM Greensboro, E Washington St (Greyhound Bus Station), NC | 0 transfersDirect | |
· | 11:00 PM New York, Port Authority Bus Station, NY | 15h35 | 2:35 PM Greensboro, E Washington St (Greyhound Bus Station), NC | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus+ · | 11:59 PM New York, W 31st St / 8th Ave. | 14h36 | 2:35 PM Greensboro, E Washington St (Greyhound Bus Station), NC | 2 transfers | |
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· | 1:05 AM New York, Port Authority Bus Station, NY | 13h30 | 2:35 PM Greensboro, E Washington St (Greyhound Bus Station), NC | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus+ · | 1:20 AM New York, W 31st St / 8th Ave. | 13h15 | 2:35 PM Greensboro, E Washington St (Greyhound Bus Station), NC | 2 transfers | |
![]() | 2:30 AM New York, Port Authority Bus Station, NY | 14h30 | 5:00 PM Greensboro, E Washington St (Greyhound Bus Station), NC | 0 transfersDirect | |
+ FlixBus | 5:50 AM New York, George Washington Bridge Bus Station | 17h10 | 11:00 PM Greensboro, E Washington St (Greyhound Bus Station), NC | 1 transfer | |
+ FlixBus | 8:05 AM New York, Port Authority Bus Station, NY | 14h55 | 11:00 PM Greensboro, E Washington St (Greyhound Bus Station), NC | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:45 AM New York, W 34th St / 12th Ave, NY | 13h15 | 11:00 PM Greensboro, E Washington St (Greyhound Bus Station), NC | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:15 AM New York, 3rd Ave / 38th St (Brooklyn), NY | 12h45 | 11:00 PM Greensboro, E Washington St (Greyhound Bus Station), NC | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 10:15 AM New York, W 31st St / 8th Ave. | 12h45 | 11:00 PM Greensboro, E Washington St (Greyhound Bus Station), NC | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:30 AM New York, W 31st St / 8th Ave. | 12h30 | 11:00 PM Greensboro, E Washington St (Greyhound Bus Station), NC | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus+![]() | 11:00 AM New York, 28 Allen St., NY | 15h05 | 2:05 AM Greensboro, E Washington St (Greyhound Bus Station), NC | 1 transfer | |
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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 $77 (€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 $77 (€63) |
Buses per day 29 |
Direct buses 7 |
Fastest bus 11h 5m |
First bus 12:20 AM |
Last bus 11:45 PM |
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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.
Major museum preserving the Woolworth sit-in site. Essential for understanding Greensboro's role in the American civil rights movement.
Leading regional art museum with American and international works, rotating exhibitions, and a sculpture collection near downtown.
Free city museum covering Greensboro's people, industries, and major events. A strong introduction to local history in the historic center.
Greensboro's main downtown street lined with shops, theaters, murals, and historic buildings. Best for strolling and city atmosphere.
Large urban park known for walking trails, sports fields, and the Bog Garden nearby. A versatile green space popular with locals.
Raised boardwalk through wetlands with shade, birds, and calm views. It is a peaceful local favorite for an easy nature walk.
North Carolina barbecue here often means slow-smoked pork with a tangy vinegar-based sauce, a Piedmont staple tied to family cookouts and old-school BBQ joints.
Barbecue slaw is a crisp cabbage slaw dressed with vinegar and ketchup, commonly piled on BBQ sandwiches across the Piedmont for bite and tang.
A classic Southern side of finely ground corn simmered until creamy. In Greensboro, it often appears with shrimp, gravy, or breakfast plates.
Historic fine-dining restaurant serving upscale Southern cuisine and steaks in an elegant clubhouse atmosphere near downtown.
Well-known local spot for hearty Southern breakfasts, biscuits, pancakes, and diner classics in a friendly, busy atmosphere.
Established venue for refined Southern and New American dishes, craft cocktails, and a polished but relaxed neighborhood feel.
Moderate for U.S. city breaks; hotels and dining are usually lower than major hubs, while car use can add to visitor costs.
Tip 18-20% at restaurants, 15-20% for taxis, and $1-2 per drink or café order if table service is provided.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from New York, NY to Greensboro, NC 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 Greensboro, NC, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most New York, NY to Greensboro, NC buses use the New York, W 31st St / 8th Ave. to Greensboro, E Washington St (Greyhound Bus Station) station pair. Use this guide to compare New York, NY and Greensboro, NC 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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