- 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
$172
Average price
$357
Fastest journey
2 d 6 h 30 m
Average duration
2 d 21 h 18 m
Buses per day
3
Distance
3167 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Salt Lake City, UT 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 Salt Lake City, UT to New York, NY will cost around $357 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $172.
Of the 3 buses that leave Salt Lake City, UT for New York, NY on Wed, Jun 17, 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, Jun 17 the direct buses cover the 3167 km distance in an average of 2 d 21 h 18 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 2 d 6 h 30 m .
On Wed, Jun 17 the slowest buses will take 4 d 2 h 55 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.






Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Salt Lake City, UT to New York, NY among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $133. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 5h 39m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $133, and a train costs an average of $201.
Distance: 1967 miles (3167 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Flight |
|---|---|---|
$336 Average price Cheapest | $619 Average price | $362 Average price |
51h 11m Average total duration 50h 41m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 54h 54m Average total duration 54h 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 39m Average total duration Fastest 5h 39m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
![]() Most popular bus company | ![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular airline |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Salt Lake City, UT to New York, NY:
A bus is $25 (€21) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Salt Lake City, UT to New York, NY costing on average $362 (€293).
A bus is $283 (€229) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Salt Lake City, UT to New York, NY costing on average $619 (€502).
Other travel options to New York, NY take longer:
Bus takes on average 50h 41m.
Train takes on average 54h 24m.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 02:10AM | Arrival Time 09:00PM | Duration 64h50 | Departure days Tue, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $152 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 02:20AM | Arrival Time 02:50PM | Duration 58h30 | Departure days Mon, Sun | Cheapest price $172 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 02:45AM | Arrival Time 05:40AM | Duration 98h55 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $372 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 03:45AM | Arrival Time 08:00AM | Duration 100h15 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $226 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 07:50AM | Arrival Time 04:50PM | Duration 55h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $149 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 01:50PM | Arrival Time 08:20PM | Duration 54h30 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $172 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:50PM | Arrival Time 10:00PM | Duration 55h10 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $507 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 02:50PM | Arrival Time 09:20PM | Duration 54h30 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $526 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 08:45PM | Arrival Time 11:55PM | Duration 97h10 | Departure days Tue, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $164 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 09:05PM | Arrival Time 11:55PM | Duration 96h50 | Departure days Mon, Sun | Cheapest price $178 |
The table below shows live departures for Salt Lake City, UT to New York, NY buses for today, Tuesday, June 16. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
· · | 2:10 AM Salt Lake City, Intermodal Hub | 54h20 | 10:30 AM New York, Port Authority Bus Station, NY | 2 transfers | |
· · + FlixBus | 2:10 AM Salt Lake City, Intermodal Hub | 64h50 | 9:00 PM New York, Canal Street (Lucky Star), NY | 4 transfers | |
· · · | 2:10 AM Salt Lake City, Intermodal Hub | 57h05 | 1:15 PM New York, W 34th St / 12th Ave, NY | 4 transfers | |
· · + FlixBus | 2:10 AM Salt Lake City, Intermodal Hub | 54h35 | 10:45 AM New York, W 31st St / 8th Ave. | 3 transfers | |
· · + FlixBus | 2:10 AM Salt Lake City, Intermodal Hub | 64h40 | 8:50 PM New York, 44th Pl / Archer Ave (Queens Jamaica), NY | 4 transfers | |
· · · | 2:10 AM Salt Lake City, Intermodal Hub | 55h25 | 11:35 AM New York, W 37th Street / 7th Ave (Sprinter Bus Drop Off), NY | 3 transfers | |
· · + FlixBus | 2:10 AM Salt Lake City, Intermodal Hub | 64h15 | 8:25 PM New York, Kissena Boulevard / Main Street (Queens Public Library), NY | 4 transfers | |
· · · | 2:10 AM Salt Lake City, Intermodal Hub | 58h40 | 2:50 PM New York, 3rd Ave / 38th St (Brooklyn), NY | 4 transfers | |
· · · | 2:10 AM Salt Lake City, Intermodal Hub | 56h00 | 12:10 PM New York, George Washington Bridge Bus Station | 3 transfers | |
· · · | 2:10 AM Salt Lake City, Intermodal Hub | 55h45 | 11:55 AM New York, 28 Allen St., NY | 4 transfers | |
· + FlixBus · FlixBus | 7:50 AM Salt Lake City, Intermodal Hub | 82h35 | 8:25 PM New York, Kissena Boulevard / Main Street (Queens Public Library), NY | 5 transfers | |
· + FlixBus · FlixBus | 7:50 AM Salt Lake City, Intermodal Hub | 83h10 | 9:00 PM New York, Canal Street (Lucky Star), NY | 5 transfers | |
· + FlixBus+![]() | 7:50 AM Salt Lake City, Intermodal Hub | 55h00 | 4:50 PM New York, George Washington Bridge Bus Station | 3 transfers | |
· · + FlixBus | 7:50 AM Salt Lake City, Intermodal Hub | 59h40 | 9:30 PM New York, 3rd Ave / 38th St (Brooklyn), NY | 3 transfers | |
· · · | 7:50 AM Salt Lake City, Intermodal Hub | 57h05 | 6:55 PM New York, 28 Allen St., NY | 4 transfers | |
· · | 7:50 AM Salt Lake City, Intermodal Hub | 54h20 | 4:10 PM New York, Port Authority Bus Station, NY | 2 transfers | |
· + FlixBus · FlixBus | 7:50 AM Salt Lake City, Intermodal Hub | 83h00 | 8:50 PM New York, 44th Pl / Archer Ave (Queens Jamaica), NY | 5 transfers | |
· · + FlixBus | 7:50 AM Salt Lake City, Intermodal Hub | 55h15 | 5:05 PM New York, W 34th St / 12th Ave, NY | 3 transfers | |
· · + FlixBus | 7:50 AM Salt Lake City, Intermodal Hub | 53h30 | 3:20 PM New York, W 31st St / 8th Ave. | 3 transfers | |
· · · | 7:50 AM Salt Lake City, Intermodal Hub | 73h45 | 11:35 AM New York, W 37th Street / 7th Ave (Sprinter Bus Drop Off), NY | 4 transfers | |
· · · | 8:45 PM Salt Lake City, Intermodal Hub | 97h10 | 11:55 PM New York, Port Authority Bus Station, NY | 5 transfers | |
· · · | 8:45 PM Salt Lake City, Intermodal Hub | 98h55 | 1:40 AM New York, W 31st St / 8th Ave. | 5 transfers | |
| Wednesday, June 17 | |||||
![]() | 2:45 AM Salt Lake City, UT | 98h55 | 5:40 AM New York, NY | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Salt Lake City, UT to New York, NY run on average 9 times per day, taking around 50h 41m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $133 (€107) but you can travel from only $129 (€104) by flight.
The earliest bus runs at 01:30, the last at 23:45. The fastest bus covers the 1967 miles (3167 km) distance in 54h 20m.
Distance 1967 miles (3167 km) |
Average bus duration 50h 41m |
Cheapest ticket price $133 (€107) |
Buses per day 9 |
Fastest bus 54h 20m |
First bus 1:30 AM |
Last bus 11:45 PM |
Cheapest Month Apr |
Cheapest Day Mon |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Best time to book 28 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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