- Must visit
The Metropolitan Museum of Art
One of the world’s great art museums, spanning ancient to modern collections across a vast Fifth Avenue building.
Cheapest price
$39
Average price
$45
Fastest journey
3 h 40 m
Average duration
3 h 40 m
Buses per day
80
Distance
332 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Potomac, MD to New York, NY is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Potomac, MD to New York, NY will cost around $45 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $39.
Of the 80 buses that leave Potomac, MD for New York, NY on Sun, Jun 28, 70 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, Jun 28 the direct buses cover the 332 km distance in an average of 3 h 40 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 3 h 40 m .
On Sun, Jun 28 the slowest buses will take 3 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 bus as it is the most popular option from Potomac, MD to New York, NY among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $27. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 16m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $27, and a flight costs an average of $69.
Distance: 206 miles (332 km)
Most popular Bus | Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$39 Average price Cheapest | $57 Average price | $162 Average price | $98 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 31m Average total duration 4h 1m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 55m Average total duration 3h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 16m Average total duration Fastest 1h 16m 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 Potomac, MD to New York, NY:
A bus is $18 (€15) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Potomac, MD to New York, NY costing on average $57 (€47).
A bus is $124 (€102) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Potomac, MD to New York, NY costing on average $162 (€134).
Other travel options to New York, NY take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 25m.
Bus takes on average 4h 1m.
Tickets start at around $39 (€32) compared to roughly $98 (€81) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $60 (€49). The journey takes 4h 1m versus 3h 43m 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, Go Buses, Infobus.
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 02:10AM | Arrival Time 07:15AM | Duration 5h05 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $48 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:20AM | Arrival Time 07:50AM | Duration 4h30 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $49 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 03:30AM | Arrival Time 09:10AM | Duration 5h40 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $42 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:15AM | Arrival Time 09:50AM | Duration 4h35 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:00AM | Arrival Time 10:45AM | Duration 4h45 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $42 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 06:05AM | Arrival Time 10:45AM | Duration 4h40 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $41 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:45AM | Arrival Time 10:55AM | Duration 4h10 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $39 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 12:40PM | Duration 5h40 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 07:05AM | Arrival Time 12:40PM | Duration 5h35 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $45 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:20AM | Arrival Time 11:55AM | Duration 4h35 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $40 |
Operator Amtrak | Departure Time 07:20AM | Arrival Time 11:26AM | Duration 4h06 | Departure days Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $30 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:40AM | Arrival Time 01:05PM | Duration 5h25 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $45 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 12:15PM | Duration 4h15 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $42 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:30AM | Arrival Time 01:05PM | Duration 4h35 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $40 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 08:30AM | Arrival Time 01:05PM | Duration 4h35 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $42 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:35AM | Arrival Time 03:00PM | Duration 6h25 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $41 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 01:15PM | Duration 4h15 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $40 |
Operator Go Buses | Departure Time 09:30AM | Arrival Time 01:30PM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $51 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:30AM | Arrival Time 02:00PM | Duration 4h30 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $41 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:35AM | Arrival Time 03:00PM | Duration 5h25 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $44 |
Operator Go Buses | Departure Time 09:50AM | Arrival Time 01:30PM | Duration 3h40 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $56 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 02:35PM | Duration 4h35 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $44 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:05AM | Arrival Time 03:05PM | Duration 5h00 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $40 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:15AM | Arrival Time 02:50PM | Duration 4h35 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $40 |
Operator Go Buses | Departure Time 10:30AM | Arrival Time 02:30PM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $51 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:30AM | Arrival Time 03:05PM | Duration 4h35 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $40 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:35AM | Arrival Time 05:05PM | Duration 6h30 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $45 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:45AM | Arrival Time 05:15PM | Duration 6h30 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $45 |
Operator Go Buses | Departure Time 10:50AM | Arrival Time 02:30PM | Duration 3h40 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $56 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 10:55AM | Arrival Time 05:40PM | Duration 6h45 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $42 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 03:35PM | Duration 4h35 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $37 |
Operator Go Buses | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 03:00PM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $51 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:05AM | Arrival Time 03:45PM | Duration 4h40 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator Go Buses | Departure Time 11:20AM | Arrival Time 03:00PM | Duration 3h40 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $56 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:30AM | Arrival Time 03:45PM | Duration 4h15 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 04:30PM | Duration 4h30 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator Go Buses | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 04:00PM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $62 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:05PM | Arrival Time 06:00PM | Duration 5h55 | Departure days Mon, Sun | Cheapest price $34 |
Operator Go Buses | Departure Time 12:20PM | Arrival Time 04:00PM | Duration 3h40 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $67 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:35PM | Arrival Time 07:15PM | Duration 6h40 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $45 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 05:30PM | Duration 4h30 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $42 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 01:15PM | Arrival Time 07:15PM | Duration 6h00 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $42 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 06:55PM | Duration 4h55 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:15PM | Arrival Time 06:50PM | Duration 4h35 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $44 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:35PM | Arrival Time 08:55PM | Duration 6h20 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $32 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:45PM | Arrival Time 08:50PM | Duration 6h05 | Departure days Mon, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 07:45PM | Duration 4h45 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $42 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:15PM | Arrival Time 07:50PM | Duration 4h35 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $30 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:30PM | Arrival Time 08:05PM | Duration 4h35 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $44 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:45PM | Arrival Time 09:50PM | Duration 6h05 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $33 |
Operator Go Buses | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 08:00PM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $46 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 08:35PM | Duration 4h35 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator Go Buses | Departure Time 04:30PM | Arrival Time 08:30PM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $51 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:30PM | Arrival Time 09:05PM | Duration 4h35 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $42 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 04:40PM | Arrival Time 10:05PM | Duration 5h25 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $42 |
Operator Go Buses | Departure Time 04:50PM | Arrival Time 08:30PM | Duration 3h40 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $56 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:55PM | Arrival Time 09:30PM | Duration 4h35 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $41 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 09:30PM | Duration 4h30 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:30PM | Arrival Time 10:15PM | Duration 4h45 | Departure days Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $40 |
Operator Go Buses | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 10:00PM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $51 |
Operator Go Buses | Departure Time 06:20PM | Arrival Time 10:00PM | Duration 3h40 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $56 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:30PM | Arrival Time 10:45PM | Duration 4h15 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 06:50PM | Arrival Time 11:55PM | Duration 5h05 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $42 |
Operator Go Buses | Departure Time 07:00PM | Arrival Time 11:00PM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $51 |
Operator Go Buses | Departure Time 07:20PM | Arrival Time 11:00PM | Duration 3h40 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $56 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 07:25PM | Arrival Time 12:50AM | Duration 5h25 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $46 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:30PM | Arrival Time 11:50PM | Duration 4h20 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $44 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 07:40PM | Arrival Time 12:20AM | Duration 4h40 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $44 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:55PM | Arrival Time 01:30AM | Duration 4h35 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $42 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:05PM | Arrival Time 01:40AM | Duration 4h35 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 09:15PM | Arrival Time 04:00AM | Duration 6h45 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:30PM | Arrival Time 02:05AM | Duration 4h35 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $30 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:35PM | Arrival Time 02:30AM | Duration 4h55 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $49 |
Operator Go Buses | Departure Time 10:00PM | Arrival Time 02:00AM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $52 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 10:50PM | Arrival Time 03:55AM | Duration 5h05 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $36 |
Operator Go Buses | Departure Time 11:00PM | Arrival Time 03:00AM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $46 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 11:30PM | Arrival Time 05:00AM | Duration 5h30 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $44 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:35PM | Arrival Time 04:20AM | Duration 4h45 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $48 |
The table below shows live departures for Potomac, MD to New York, NY buses for today, Saturday, June 27. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 2:45 PM Potomac, MD | 6h05 | 8:50 PM New York, NY | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 11:00 PM Potomac, MD | 4h00 | 3:00 AM New York, NY | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Potomac, MD to New York, NY run on average 57 times per day, taking around 4h 1m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $27 (€22) but you can travel from only $23 (€19) by train.
There are 50 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:01, the last at 23:55. The fastest bus covers the 206 miles (332 km) distance in 4h 0m.
Distance 206 miles (332 km) |
Average bus duration 4h 1m |
Cheapest ticket price $27 (€22) |
Buses per day 57 |
Direct buses 50 |
Fastest bus 4h 0m |
First bus 12:01 AM |
Last bus 11:55 PM |
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Best time to book 42 days |
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One of the world’s great art museums, spanning ancient to modern collections across a vast Fifth Avenue building.
A leading modern and contemporary art museum with iconic works by Van Gogh, Picasso, Warhol, and many others.
A major science museum famous for dinosaur halls, space exhibits, and family-friendly displays on the natural world.
The city’s essential urban park, ideal for walks, people-watching, famous views, and easy access to major museums.
A high-energy commercial crossroads known for giant screens, Broadway proximity, and classic first-time New York spectacle.
An elevated park built on a former rail line, popular for design, public art, Hudson views, and social media appeal.
Large, thin-crust pizza sold by the slice, known for its crisp yet foldable base. It is one of the city’s most iconic everyday foods.
A classic New York bagel topped with cream cheese, cured salmon, capers, and onion. It reflects the city’s strong Jewish deli tradition.
Hand-carved cured beef piled onto rye bread, usually with mustard. This deli staple is one of New York’s most famous sandwiches.
Well-known appetizing shop cafe serving bagels, smoked fish, caviar, and Jewish New York classics in a polished, historic style.
Historic Lower East Side deli famous for hand-carved pastrami sandwiches and classic Jewish deli fare in a lively, old-school setting.
Legendary pizzeria known for traditional New York slices and whole pies, with a long-standing reputation for quality ingredients and craftsmanship.
Accommodation, dining, and drinks are among the priciest in the US, though budget eats and free sights help control costs.
Tip 18-20% in restaurants and bars; 20%+ for excellent service. USD 1-2 per drink, round up taxis or tip 10-15%, and tip hotel staff.
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Most Potomac, MD to New York, NY buses use the Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station to New York, W 31st St / 8th Ave. station pair, with some services arriving at New York, Port Authority Bus Station. Use this guide to compare Potomac, MD and New York, NY 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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