The cheapest and fastest buses from Sterling, VA to New York, NY
Cheapest price
$51
Average price
$61
Fastest journey
3 h 40 m
Average duration
3 h 48 m
Buses per day
55
Distance
348 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Sterling, VA 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 Sterling, VA to New York, NY will cost around $61 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $51.
Of the 55 buses that leave Sterling, VA for New York, NY on Wed, Nov 19, 48 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, Nov 19 the direct buses cover the 348 km distance in an average of 3 h 48 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 3 h 40 m .
On Wed, Nov 19 the slowest buses will take 4 h 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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Compare bus, train, and flight for Sterling, VA to New York, NY
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Sterling, VA to New York, NY among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €21. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 3m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €21, and a flight costs an average of €64.
Distance: 216 miles (348 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Flight |
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€29 Average price Cheapest | €80 Average price | €144 Average price |
4h 28m Average total duration 3h 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 20m Average total duration 4h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 3m Average total duration Fastest 2h 3m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
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Sterling, VA to New York, NY Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:05AM | Arrival Time 05:45AM | Duration 5h40 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $69 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:40AM | Arrival Time 06:00AM | Duration 5h20 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $69 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:45AM | Arrival Time 05:45AM | Duration 5h00 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $69 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:05AM | Arrival Time 06:00AM | Duration 4h55 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $69 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 02:10AM | Arrival Time 07:15AM | Duration 5h05 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $65 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:20AM | Arrival Time 07:50AM | Duration 4h30 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $65 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 03:30AM | Arrival Time 09:10AM | Duration 5h40 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $65 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 05:30AM | Arrival Time 01:25PM | Duration 7h55 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $59 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 06:00AM | Arrival Time 10:40AM | Duration 4h40 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $65 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:00AM | Arrival Time 10:45AM | Duration 4h45 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $65 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:30AM | Arrival Time 11:30AM | Duration 5h00 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $56 |
Operator Go Buses | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 11:30AM | Duration 4h30 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $51 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 12:20PM | Duration 5h20 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $63 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 11:30AM | Duration 4h30 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $56 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:05AM | Arrival Time 11:40AM | Duration 4h35 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $63 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 07:05AM | Arrival Time 12:20PM | Duration 5h15 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $57 |
Operator Go Buses | Departure Time 07:30AM | Arrival Time 11:30AM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $51 |
Operator Go Buses | Departure Time 07:50AM | Arrival Time 11:30AM | Duration 3h40 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $56 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:10AM | Arrival Time 01:25PM | Duration 5h15 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $63 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:30AM | Arrival Time 01:05PM | Duration 4h35 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $63 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 08:30AM | Arrival Time 01:05PM | Duration 4h35 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $65 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 03:00PM | Duration 6h00 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $59 |
Operator Go Buses | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 01:30PM | Duration 4h30 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $52 |
Operator Go Buses | Departure Time 09:30AM | Arrival Time 01:30PM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $52 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:35AM | Arrival Time 03:00PM | Duration 5h25 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $59 |
Operator Go Buses | Departure Time 09:50AM | Arrival Time 01:30PM | Duration 3h40 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $55 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 02:30PM | Duration 4h30 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $65 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:15AM | Arrival Time 02:50PM | Duration 4h35 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $52 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:35AM | Arrival Time 04:50PM | Duration 6h15 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $58 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 10:40AM | Arrival Time 05:35PM | Duration 6h55 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $56 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:45AM | Arrival Time 04:50PM | Duration 6h05 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $65 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 10:45AM | Arrival Time 05:35PM | Duration 6h50 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $60 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 03:35PM | Duration 4h35 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $65 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:30AM | Arrival Time 04:10PM | Duration 4h40 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $56 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 04:45PM | Duration 4h45 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $63 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:30PM | Arrival Time 05:15PM | Duration 4h45 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $63 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 05:30PM | Duration 4h30 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $63 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 01:15PM | Arrival Time 07:15PM | Duration 6h00 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $59 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 06:55PM | Duration 4h55 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $66 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:30PM | Arrival Time 07:05PM | Duration 4h35 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $65 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:45PM | Arrival Time 07:40PM | Duration 4h55 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $65 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 04:15PM | Arrival Time 10:05PM | Duration 5h50 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $59 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:30PM | Arrival Time 09:05PM | Duration 4h35 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $59 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 04:40PM | Arrival Time 10:05PM | Duration 5h25 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $61 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 05:15PM | Arrival Time 10:05PM | Duration 4h50 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $57 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:30PM | Arrival Time 09:45PM | Duration 4h15 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $65 |
Operator Go Buses | Departure Time 05:30PM | Arrival Time 10:00PM | Duration 4h30 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $51 |
Operator Go Buses | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 10:00PM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $51 |
Operator Go Buses | Departure Time 06:20PM | Arrival Time 10:00PM | Duration 3h40 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $56 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:30PM | Arrival Time 11:05PM | Duration 4h35 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $63 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 06:40PM | Arrival Time 11:45PM | Duration 5h05 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $63 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 07:15PM | Arrival Time 02:05AM | Duration 6h50 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $65 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 07:25PM | Arrival Time 12:50AM | Duration 5h25 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $63 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:05PM | Arrival Time 01:40AM | Duration 4h35 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $65 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:30PM | Arrival Time 02:30AM | Duration 5h00 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $60 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:30PM | Arrival Time 04:20AM | Duration 4h50 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $61 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 11:30PM | Arrival Time 05:00AM | Duration 5h30 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $59 |
Live departures
Sterling, VA to New York, NY bus times
The table below shows live departures for Sterling, VA to New York, NY buses for today, Tuesday, November 18. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FlixBus | 3:00 PM Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station | 4h30 | 7:30 PM New York, W 31st St / 8th Ave. | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 3:15 PM Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station | 4h35 | 7:50 PM New York, NY | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus+![]() | 3:35 PM Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station | 6h15 | 9:50 PM New York, George Washington Bridge Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 3:40 PM Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station | 6h55 | 10:35 PM New York, Port Authority Bus Station, NY | 0 transfersDirect | |
undefined · undefined | 3:45 PM Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station | 6h50 | 10:35 PM New York, Port Authority Bus Station, NY | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 4:00 PM Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station | 4h35 | 8:35 PM New York, W 31st St / 8th Ave. | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 5:00 PM Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station | 4h45 | 9:45 PM New York, W 31st St / 8th Ave. | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 6:00 PM Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station | 4h30 | 10:30 PM New York, W 31st St / 8th Ave. | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 6:15 PM Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station | 6h00 | 12:15 AM New York, Port Authority Bus Station, NY | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 7:00 PM Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station | 4h55 | 11:55 PM New York, 28 Allen St., NY | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 7:30 PM Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station | 4h35 | 12:05 AM New York, W 31st St / 8th Ave. | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 7:45 PM Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station | 4h55 | 12:40 AM New York, W 31st St / 8th Ave. | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 9:15 PM Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station | 5h50 | 3:05 AM New York, Port Authority Bus Station, NY | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 9:30 PM Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station | 4h35 | 2:05 AM New York, W 31st St / 8th Ave. | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 9:40 PM Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station | 5h25 | 3:05 AM New York, Port Authority Bus Station, NY | 0 transfersDirect | |
undefined · undefined | 10:15 PM Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station | 4h50 | 3:05 AM New York, Port Authority Bus Station, NY | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 10:30 PM Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station | 4h15 | 2:45 AM New York, W 31st St / 8th Ave. | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 10:30 PM Manassas, Cushing Commuter Lot | 4h30 | 3:00 AM New York, Go Buses Station Manhattan (451 W 30th St), NY | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 11:00 PM Fairfax, Saintsbury Drive (Vienna Metro) | 4h00 | 3:00 AM New York, Go Buses Station Manhattan (451 W 30th St), NY | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 11:20 PM Tysons, Tysons Corner Station, VA | 3h40 | 3:00 AM New York, Go Buses Station Manhattan (451 W 30th St), NY | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 11:30 PM Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station | 4h35 | 4:05 AM New York, W 31st St / 8th Ave. | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 11:40 PM Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station | 5h05 | 4:45 AM New York, Port Authority Bus Station, NY | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Wednesday, November 19 | |||||
undefined · undefined · undefined | 12:15 AM Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station | 6h50 | 7:05 AM New York, Port Authority Bus Station, NY | 2 transfers | |
![]() | 12:25 AM Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station | 5h25 | 5:50 AM New York, George Washington Bridge Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 2:05 AM Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station | 4h35 | 6:40 AM New York, W 31st St / 8th Ave. | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 2:30 AM Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station | 5h00 | 7:30 AM New York, W 31st St / 8th Ave. | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 4:30 AM Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station | 5h30 | 10:00 AM New York, Port Authority Bus Station, NY | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 4:30 AM Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station | 4h50 | 9:20 AM New York, W 31st St / 8th Ave. | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 5:40 AM Arlington, Wilson Blvd / N Kent St (Rosslyn), VA | 5h20 | 11:00 AM New York, W 31st St / 8th Ave. | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 6:05 AM Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station | 4h55 | 11:00 AM New York, W 31st St / 8th Ave. | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 7:10 AM Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station | 5h05 | 12:15 PM New York, Port Authority Bus Station, NY | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 8:30 AM Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station | 5h40 | 2:10 PM New York, Port Authority Bus Station, NY | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 10:30 AM Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station | 7h55 | 6:25 PM New York, Port Authority Bus Station, NY | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 11:00 AM Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station | 4h45 | 3:45 PM New York, W 31st St / 8th Ave. | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 11:00 AM Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station | 4h40 | 3:40 PM New York, Port Authority Bus Station, NY | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 11:30 AM Arlington, Wilson Blvd / N Kent St (Rosslyn), VA | 5h00 | 4:30 PM New York, W 34th St / 12th Ave, NY | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 12:00 PM Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station | 5h20 | 5:20 PM New York, Port Authority Bus Station, NY | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 12:00 PM Manassas, Cushing Commuter Lot | 4h30 | 4:30 PM New York, Go Buses Station Manhattan (451 W 30th St), NY | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 12:00 PM Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station | 4h30 | 4:30 PM New York, W 34th St / 12th Ave, NY | 0 transfersDirect | |
undefined · undefined · undefined | 12:05 PM Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station | 8h00 | 8:05 PM New York, George Washington Bridge Bus Station | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus | 12:05 PM Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station | 4h35 | 4:40 PM New York, 28 Allen St., NY | 0 transfersDirect | |
undefined · undefined | 12:05 PM Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station | 5h15 | 5:20 PM New York, Port Authority Bus Station, NY | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 12:30 PM Fairfax, Saintsbury Drive (Vienna Metro) | 4h00 | 4:30 PM New York, Go Buses Station Manhattan (451 W 30th St), NY | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 12:50 PM Tysons, Tysons Corner Station, VA | 3h40 | 4:30 PM New York, Go Buses Station Manhattan (451 W 30th St), NY | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 1:10 PM Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station | 5h15 | 6:25 PM New York, 28 Allen St., NY | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 1:10 PM Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station | 4h35 | 5:45 PM New York, W 31st St / 8th Ave. | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 1:30 PM Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station | 4h35 | 6:05 PM New York, Port Authority Bus Station, NY | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 2:00 PM Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station | 4h15 | 6:15 PM New York, W 31st St / 8th Ave. | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 2:00 PM Arlington, Wilson Blvd / N Kent St (Rosslyn), VA | 6h00 | 8:00 PM New York, W 31st St / 8th Ave. | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 2:00 PM Manassas, Cushing Commuter Lot | 4h30 | 6:30 PM New York, Go Buses Station Manhattan (451 W 30th St), NY | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 2:30 PM Fairfax, Saintsbury Drive (Vienna Metro) | 4h00 | 6:30 PM New York, Go Buses Station Manhattan (451 W 30th St), NY | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 2:35 PM Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station | 5h25 | 8:00 PM New York, W 31st St / 8th Ave. | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 2:50 PM Tysons, Tysons Corner Station, VA | 3h40 | 6:30 PM New York, Go Buses Station Manhattan (451 W 30th St), NY | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Sterling, VA to New York, NY
Buses from Sterling, VA to New York, NY run on average 26 times per day, taking around 3h 58m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $27 (€21) if you book in advance.
There are 24 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:35, the last at 23:55. The fastest bus covers the 216 miles (348 km) distance in 4h 0m.
Distance 216 miles (348 km) |
Average bus duration 3h 58m |
Cheapest ticket price $27 (€21) |
Buses per day 26 |
Direct buses 24 |
Fastest bus 4h 0m |
First bus 00:35 |
Last bus 23:55 |
Bus providers: Go Buses from Sterling, VA to New York, NYYou can travel by bus between Sterling, VA to New York, NY with Go Buses for as low as $27 (€21). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Sterling, VA to New York, NY
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Sterling, VA to New York, NY 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 New York, NY, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

- Go Buses
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Space for wheelchairs.
- Statue of Liberty, an iconic symbol of freedom and democracy located on Liberty Island
- Central Park, a vast urban park offering scenic landscapes, walking paths, and recreational activities
- Times Square, a bustling commercial and entertainment hub known for its bright lights and Broadway theaters
- Empire State Building, a historic skyscraper offering panoramic views of the city from its observation decks
- Metropolitan Museum of Art, one of the largest and most prestigious art museums in the world, featuring diverse collections spanning thousands of years.
- Broadway, a famous theater district known for its high-quality productions and musicals
- Explore the vibrant neighborhoods of Brooklyn, known for their unique culture, food, and art scenes
- Visit the 9/11 Memorial and Museum, a poignant tribute to the victims of the September 11 attacks
- Take a ferry to Ellis Island, the historic gateway for millions of immigrants to the United States
- Enjoy a food tour in Manhattan, sampling diverse cuisines from around the world.
- Go Buses
- You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a full refund. No refunds for cancellations within 24 hours.
To find the cheapest bus tickets for your trip from Sterling, VA to New York, NY, follow these tips:
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- Go Buses
- One carry-on bag and one checked bag up to 23kg.
- Go Buses
- 10€ per additional bag.
popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from Sterling, VA to New York, NY
- Free Wi-Fi
- Available outside the station.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: M7, M20, M34 Metro: 1, 2, 3, A, C, E
- 05:00-01:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Starbucks (in the station)
- Auntie Anne's (in the station).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: M7, M20, M34A, M42, M104 Metro: A, C, E, 1, 2, 3, N, Q, R, W, 7
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